Postcode Analysis Norwich, East of England

THORPE ROAD, NR1 1EP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORPE ROAD, NR1 1EP.

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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 1EP 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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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
workEmployment
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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5/10
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Area Character

With 68% economic activity and an average age of 32, NR1 1EP is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending up 4.1% year-on-year.

home £226,000 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR1 1EP is a lively urban neighbourhood on Thorpe Road, 0.5km from Thorpe Hamlet in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Thorpe Hamlet ward and the Norwich South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NR1 1EP offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 (193 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £226k, up 4.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NR1 1EP 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 1EP. 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

£ 192,000

17 sales · Mean £ 192,970

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near NR1 1EP are high at 193 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences306
Shoplifting239
Anti-social behaviour135
Criminal damage and arson60
Public order51

school Local Schools

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Charles Darwin Primary School

Outstanding362 pupils0.4 km
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Lionwood Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding216 pupils0.7 km
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Lionwood Junior School

Good274 pupils0.9 km
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Notre Dame High School, Norwich

Outstanding1528 pupils0.9 km
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The Free School Norwich

Good183 pupils1.0 km
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Jane Austen College

Good1055 pupils1.2 km
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Lakenham Primary School

Requires Improvement402 pupils1.4 km
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Mousehold Infant & Nursery School

Outstanding240 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Field's Newsagents And Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Mallie0.5 km
  • Prince Of Wales Road Express0.6 km
  • The Whisky Shop1.0 km
  • Win Asian Mini Market1.0 km
  • + 38 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Riverside Hotel0.3 km
  • Travelodge0.5 km
  • Abbey Guest House0.2 km
  • Marlborough Guest House0.2 km
  • Tudor House0.4 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

66 nearby
  • Bar And Beyond / Daddy's Dim Sum0.6 km
  • Barcadia0.7 km
  • Cans 'N' Cocktails0.7 km
  • Jubilee Public House0.3 km
  • Karma Kafe1.0 km
  • + 61 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

128 nearby
  • Cafe W1.0 km
  • Departure Lounge0.3 km
  • Piccolini0.5 km
  • Salls Lokma0.4 km
  • Sicily Trattoria Pizzeria Da Rocco E Bruno1.0 km
  • + 123 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Morrison's Petrol Station0.5 km
  • Morrison's Supermarket0.5 km
  • One Stop Stores0.3 km
  • Co-op Foodstore0.1 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Tastebuds0.6 km
  • The Best Kebab And Pizza0.5 km
  • TheFatFoxPizzaDen0.6 km
  • Castle Take Away0.9 km
  • + 38 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich0.1 km
  • Brundall Gardens7.5 km
  • Salhouse7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Norwich Rail Station0.1 km