NR1 1DH is a lively urban neighbourhood on Eastbourne Place, 0.3km 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. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Norwich.
Safety: Crime rates are high (213 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NR1 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00188007 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EASTBOURNE PLACE, NR1 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EASTBOURNE PLACE, NR1 1DH.
336
30
£ 42,300 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR1 1DH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
At 76% private renter occupancy, NR1 1DH is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR1 1DH. The average age is 30.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 150,000
1 sales · Mean £ 150,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NR1 1DH are high at 213 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
Lionwood Junior School
Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery
Bignold Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
118 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Castle Service Station0.1 km
- Grape Tree0.5 km
- Macaron And More0.6 km
- Montezumas0.7 km
- + 113 more
Pub, NightClub
93 nearby- Boom Battle Bar0.5 km
- Lamb Inn0.7 km
- Last Pub Standing0.3 km
- The Garnet0.7 km
- Chambers Cocktail Company0.6 km
- + 88 more
Restaurant, Cafe
239 nearby- Bella Italia Norwich Red Lion Street0.6 km
- Cafe At The Castle0.5 km
- Community East0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Hank's Dirty Norwich @ Castle Social0.5 km
- + 234 more
Takeaway Shop
85 nearby- Abellio Greater Anglia0.3 km
- Indian Feast0.7 km
- Italian Street Food0.7 km
- Meat & Co.0.7 km
- Orford Plaice0.6 km
- + 80 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Travelodge0.9 km
- Gothic Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
- Abbey Guest House0.6 km
- Marlborough Guest House0.6 km
- Central Hotel0.2 km
- + 8 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 Foodstore0.3 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich0.3 km
- Brundall Gardens7.9 km
- Salhouse7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Norwich Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NR11DH · Data under Open Government Licence