Postcode Analysis Norwich, East of England

GREAT EASTERN COURT, NR1 1EQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT EASTERN COURT, NR1 1EQ.

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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 1EQ 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
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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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5/10
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Area Character

NR1 1EQ 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. Property prices are trending up 3.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR1 1EQ is a lively urban neighbourhood on Great Eastern Court, 0.5km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 (225 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 3.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NR1 1EQ 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 1EQ. 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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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

Flat

£ 165,000

24 sales · Mean £ 156,093

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

Crime rates near NR1 1EQ are high at 225 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 offences447
Shoplifting267
Anti-social behaviour156
Criminal damage and arson78
Public order73

school Local Schools

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Charles Darwin Primary School

Outstanding362 pupils0.3 km
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Lionwood Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding216 pupils0.8 km
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Notre Dame High School, Norwich

Outstanding1528 pupils0.9 km
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Lionwood Junior School

Good274 pupils0.9 km
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The Free School Norwich

Good183 pupils1.0 km
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Jane Austen College

Good1055 pupils1.1 km
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Lakenham Primary School

Requires Improvement402 pupils1.4 km
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Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery

Good202 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

72 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Castle Service Station0.5 km
  • Grape Tree0.8 km
  • Macaron And More0.9 km
  • Montezumas0.9 km
  • + 67 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

76 nearby
  • Boom Battle Bar0.7 km
  • Lamb Inn0.9 km
  • Last Pub Standing0.6 km
  • The Garnet1.0 km
  • Chambers Cocktail Company0.9 km
  • + 71 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

158 nearby
  • Bella Italia Norwich Red Lion Street0.9 km
  • Cafe At The Castle0.8 km
  • Community East0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.1 km
  • Hank's Dirty Norwich @ Castle Social0.7 km
  • + 153 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

69 nearby
  • Abellio Greater Anglia0.1 km
  • Indian Feast1.0 km
  • Italian Street Food1.0 km
  • Meat & Co.1.0 km
  • Orford Plaice0.9 km
  • + 64 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • One Stop Stores0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's Petrol Station1.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores0.9 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Central Hotel0.1 km
  • Holiday Inn Norwich City0.5 km
  • Abbey Guest House0.3 km
  • Marlborough Guest House0.3 km
  • Tudor House0.4 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich0.0 km
  • Brundall Gardens7.6 km
  • Salhouse7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Norwich Rail Station0.0 km