NR1 1DR is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km from The Close in Norwich. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Thorpe Hamlet ward and the Norwich South constituency.
Day-to-day life in NR1 1DR has the character of a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (224 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for NR1 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00187974 (shared with 60 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NR1 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR1 1DR.
216
32
£ 42,300 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR1 1DR 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
NR1 1DR is a young, economically active community — 68% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 32, signalling strong graduate retention. 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 1DR. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NR1 1DR are high at 224 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
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
Jane Austen College
Lionwood Junior School
Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery
Bignold Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
101 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Castle Service Station0.3 km
- Grape Tree0.6 km
- Macaron And More0.7 km
- Montezumas0.8 km
- + 96 more
Pub, NightClub
89 nearby- Boom Battle Bar0.6 km
- Lamb Inn0.8 km
- Last Pub Standing0.4 km
- The Garnet0.8 km
- Chambers Cocktail Company0.8 km
- + 84 more
Restaurant, Cafe
198 nearby- Bella Italia Norwich Red Lion Street0.7 km
- Cafe At The Castle0.6 km
- Community East0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- Hank's Dirty Norwich @ Castle Social0.6 km
- + 193 more
Takeaway Shop
80 nearby- Abellio Greater Anglia0.1 km
- Indian Feast0.8 km
- Italian Street Food0.8 km
- Meat & Co.0.8 km
- Orford Plaice0.7 km
- + 75 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Travelodge1.0 km
- Gothic Bed & Breakfast1.0 km
- Abbey Guest House0.5 km
- Marlborough Guest House0.5 km
- Central Hotel0.1 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Lucky Fortune Asian Market1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- One Stop Stores0.1 km
- Morrison Supermarket0.8 km
- Co-op Foodstore0.1 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich0.1 km
- Brundall Gardens7.7 km
- Salhouse7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Norwich Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NR11DR · Data under Open Government Licence