NR1 1BZ is a lively urban neighbourhood on Rose Lane, 0.4km from The Close in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Thorpe Hamlet ward and the Norwich South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 88% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (264 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NR1 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00187974 (shared with 60 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROSE LANE, NR1 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSE LANE, NR1 1BZ.
216
32
£ 42,300 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR1 1BZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
High employment, young population. NR1 1BZ combines 68% economic activity with a 32-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR1 1BZ. The average age is 31.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 112,000
61 sales · Mean £ 114,585
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NR1 1BZ are high at 264 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
Notre Dame High School, Norwich
The Free School Norwich
Jane Austen College
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery
Bignold Primary School and Nursery
Lionwood Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
119 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Castle Service Station0.1 km
- Grape Tree0.5 km
- Macaron And More0.5 km
- Montezumas0.6 km
- + 114 more
Pub, NightClub
96 nearby- Boom Battle Bar0.4 km
- Lamb Inn0.6 km
- Last Pub Standing0.2 km
- The Garnet0.6 km
- Chambers Cocktail Company0.6 km
- + 91 more
Restaurant, Cafe
241 nearby- Bella Italia Norwich Red Lion Street0.6 km
- Cafe At The Castle0.4 km
- Community East0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Hank's Dirty Norwich @ Castle Social0.4 km
- + 236 more
Takeaway Shop
84 nearby- Abellio Greater Anglia0.3 km
- Indian Feast0.6 km
- Italian Street Food0.6 km
- Meat & Co.0.6 km
- Orford Plaice0.6 km
- + 79 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Travelodge0.9 km
- Gothic Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
- Abbey Guest House0.7 km
- Marlborough Guest House0.7 km
- Central Hotel0.3 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Lucky Fortune Asian Market0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- One Stop Stores0.1 km
- Morrison Supermarket0.7 km
- Co-op Foodstore0.4 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich0.3 km
- Brundall Gardens7.9 km
- Salhouse8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Norwich Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NR11BZ · Data under Open Government Licence