NR1 1GE is a lively urban neighbourhood on Geoffrey Watling Way, 0.4km from Bracondale in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Thorpe Hamlet ward and the Norwich South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NR1 1GE is a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (144 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £193k, down 15.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NR1 1GE are sourced from Output Area E00187936 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GEOFFREY WATLING WAY, NR1 1GE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GEOFFREY WATLING WAY, NR1 1GE.
300
33
£ 42,300 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR1 1GE 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
High employment, young population. NR1 1GE combines 70% economic activity with a 33-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending down 15.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR1 1GE. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 177,250
24 sales · Mean £ 178,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NR1 1GE are high at 144 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
Lakenham Primary School
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
Charles Darwin Primary School
Notre Dame High School, Norwich
The Free School Norwich
Trowse Primary School
Lionwood Junior School
The Wherry School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Riverside Hotel1.0 km
- Abbey Guest House0.6 km
- Marlborough Guest House0.6 km
- Central Hotel0.9 km
- Holiday Inn Norwich City0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Jubilee Public House1.0 km
- The Kings Arms0.8 km
- County Hall - Staff Sports And Social Club Bar0.6 km
- Rose Inn0.7 km
- The Freemasons Arms0.8 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Departure Lounge1.0 km
- Baby Buddha Tea House0.9 km
- The Ber Street Kitchen0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Plantation Garden0.5 km
- + 30 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- East Meets West0.9 km
- Grasshopper Shop0.9 km
- Greens0.9 km
- Hobbycraft0.4 km
- Norwich City Football Club - Football Club Shop0.3 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- The Amigos0.9 km
- USA Chicken And Pizza0.7 km
- Indian Flavours0.7 km
- Mumbai Kitchen0.7 km
- Flaming Galah's The Aussie Pie Stop0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- One Stop Stores1.0 km
- Co-op Foodstore0.8 km
- Co-op Foodstore0.9 km
- Morrison's Petrol Station0.4 km
- Morrison's Supermarket0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich0.8 km
- Brundall Gardens7.3 km
- Salhouse8.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NR11GE · Data under Open Government Licence