Postcode Analysis Norwich, East of England

NR1 1FS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR1 1FS.

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Population

295

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NR1 1FS 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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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

NR1 1FS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 29% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

NR1 1FS is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Ber Street in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Thorpe Hamlet ward and the Norwich South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NR1 1FS is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (286 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for NR1 1FS are sourced from Output Area E00187858 (shared with 18 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 1FS. The average age is 33.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.0%
Asian / British Asian12.7%
Black / African / Caribbean4.5%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 44%
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.

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

Crime rates near NR1 1FS are high at 286 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.

Violence and sexual offences661
Anti-social behaviour224
Shoplifting218
Criminal damage and arson110
Public order106

school Local Schools

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Charles Darwin Primary School

Outstanding362 pupils0.2 km
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Notre Dame High School, Norwich

Outstanding1528 pupils0.5 km
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The Free School Norwich

Good183 pupils0.6 km
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Jane Austen College

Good1055 pupils0.9 km
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Bignold Primary School and Nursery

Good453 pupils1.1 km
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Lionwood Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding216 pupils1.1 km
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Lakenham Primary School

Requires Improvement402 pupils1.2 km
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Lionwood Junior School

Good274 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

117 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Castle Service Station0.2 km
  • Grape Tree0.4 km
  • Macaron And More0.6 km
  • Montezumas0.6 km
  • + 112 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

97 nearby
  • Boom Battle Bar0.4 km
  • Lamb Inn0.6 km
  • Last Pub Standing0.3 km
  • The Garnet0.6 km
  • Chambers Cocktail Company0.7 km
  • + 92 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

244 nearby
  • Bella Italia Norwich Red Lion Street0.5 km
  • Cafe At The Castle0.4 km
  • Community East0.2 km
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • Hank's Dirty Norwich @ Castle Social0.4 km
  • + 239 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

85 nearby
  • Abellio Greater Anglia0.3 km
  • Indian Feast0.6 km
  • Italian Street Food0.6 km
  • Meat & Co.0.6 km
  • Orford Plaice0.5 km
  • + 80 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • Travelodge0.7 km
  • Gothic Bed & Breakfast1.0 km
  • Abbey Guest House0.6 km
  • Marlborough Guest House0.6 km
  • Central Hotel0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Lucky Fortune Asian Market0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket & Cafe0.9 km
  • One Stop Stores0.2 km
  • Morrison Supermarket0.6 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich0.3 km
  • Brundall Gardens7.9 km
  • Salhouse8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Norwich Rail Station0.3 km