NR1 1FE is a mixed residential area on Thorpe Road, 0.7km from Thorpe Hamlet in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Thorpe Hamlet ward and the Norwich South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NR1 1FE offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NR1 1FE are sourced from Output Area E00187916 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORPE ROAD, NR1 1FE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORPE ROAD, NR1 1FE.
188
44
£ 42,300 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR1 1FE 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 1FE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (44) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR1 1FE. The average age is 43.6. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 150,000
77 sales · Mean £ 163,629
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NR1 1FE is moderate at 73 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
Charles Darwin Primary School
Lionwood Junior School
Notre Dame High School, Norwich
The Free School Norwich
Lakenham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Argos0.6 km
- Grasshopper Shop0.9 km
- B&M Retail Ltd0.6 km
- Bishop Bridge Convenience Store1.0 km
- Ketts Hill Bakery1.0 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Nando's0.7 km
- Estabulo Bar \& Grill0.7 km
- Hollywood Bowl0.7 km
- Odeon Cinema0.6 km
- Olive Tree0.9 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Morrison's Petrol Station0.6 km
- Morrison's Supermarket0.6 km
- One Stop Stores0.7 km
- Co-op Foodstore0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Queen Of Iceni0.6 km
- The Waterfront0.8 km
- Fluke0.9 km
- Pogue Mahon's0.9 km
- Pure Gold1.0 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Vine Leaves0.9 km
- Master Chef0.8 km
- Piccolos0.8 km
- Bishop Bridge Fish And Chips1.0 km
- Happy View1.0 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Central Hotel0.6 km
- Holiday Inn Norwich City0.5 km
- Abbey Guest House0.2 km
- Marlborough Guest House0.2 km
- Tudor House0.2 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich0.5 km
- Brundall Gardens7.1 km
- Salhouse7.6 km
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Postcode Profile: NR11FE · Data under Open Government Licence