NR1 1BW is an active urban area on Recorder Road, 0.2km from The Close in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Thorpe Hamlet ward and the Norwich South constituency.
NR1 1BW is a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a regional business centres zone — business quarters in major regional cities. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.
Safety: Crime rates are high (198 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £97k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 11.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NR1 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00187967 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RECORDER ROAD, NR1 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RECORDER ROAD, NR1 1BW.
155
51
£ 42,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR1 1BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NR1 1BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 40% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £97k. Property prices are trending down 11.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR1 1BW. The average age is 51.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 97,000
27 sales · Mean £ 103,407
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NR1 1BW are high at 198 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Charles Darwin Primary School
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
Lionwood Junior School
Jane Austen College
Notre Dame High School, Norwich
The Free School Norwich
Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery
Mousehold Infant & Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
97 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Castle Service Station0.3 km
- Grape Tree0.7 km
- Macaron And More0.8 km
- Montezumas0.8 km
- + 92 more
Pub, NightClub
90 nearby- Boom Battle Bar0.7 km
- Lamb Inn0.9 km
- Last Pub Standing0.5 km
- The Garnet0.9 km
- Chambers Cocktail Company0.7 km
- + 85 more
Restaurant, Cafe
191 nearby- Bella Italia Norwich Red Lion Street0.8 km
- Cafe At The Castle0.7 km
- Community East0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Hank's Dirty Norwich @ Castle Social0.7 km
- + 186 more
Takeaway Shop
77 nearby- Abellio Greater Anglia0.3 km
- Indian Feast0.9 km
- Italian Street Food0.9 km
- Meat & Co.0.9 km
- Orford Plaice0.8 km
- + 72 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Gothic Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
- Central Hotel0.2 km
- Holiday Inn Norwich City0.8 km
- Abbey Guest House0.5 km
- Marlborough Guest House0.6 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- One Stop Stores0.2 km
- Roys0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Tesco Stores0.8 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich0.3 km
- Brundall Gardens7.7 km
- Salhouse7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Norwich Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NR11BW · Data under Open Government Licence