Postcode Analysis Norwich, East of England

ROSE LANE, NR1 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSE LANE, NR1 1BZ.

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Population

216

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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1/10
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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.

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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.

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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

White / British74.8%
Asian / British Asian14.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences638
Anti-social behaviour210
Shoplifting114
Criminal damage and arson101
Public order100

school Local Schools

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Charles Darwin Primary School

Outstanding362 pupils0.1 km
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Notre Dame High School, Norwich

Outstanding1528 pupils0.7 km
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The Free School Norwich

Good183 pupils0.7 km
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Jane Austen College

Good1055 pupils0.8 km
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Lionwood Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding216 pupils1.1 km
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Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery

Good202 pupils1.1 km
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Bignold Primary School and Nursery

Good453 pupils1.1 km
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Lionwood Junior School

Good274 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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

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
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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