NR1 1GG 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 1GG 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 above average at 136 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £205k, up 4.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NR1 1GG 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 1GG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GEOFFREY WATLING WAY, NR1 1GG.
300
33
£ 42,300 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR1 1GG 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 1GG 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 up 4.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR1 1GG. 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
£ 195,000
12 sales · Mean £ 214,458
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NR1 1GG is above average at 136 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
Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Charles Darwin Primary School
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
The Free School Norwich
Trowse Primary School
Lionwood Junior School
The Wherry School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Shaw Trust0.9 km
- W H Smith0.8 km
- Ber Street Convenience Store0.9 km
- Gravity Fitness Ltd0.7 km
- Harper Wells0.9 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Norwich Nelson (Table Table)0.9 km
- Estabulo Bar \& Grill0.7 km
- Hollywood Bowl0.7 km
- Odeon Cinema0.6 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Abellio Greater Anglia0.8 km
- The Amigos0.9 km
- USA Chicken And Pizza0.6 km
- Indian Flavours0.7 km
- Mumbai Kitchen0.7 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Queen Of Iceni0.6 km
- The Waterfront0.6 km
- The Fat Cat And Canary Public House1.0 km
- The Kings Arms0.8 km
- Canary Social Club0.7 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Tudor House0.5 km
- Central Hotel0.9 km
- Holiday Inn Norwich City0.2 km
- Riverside Hotel1.0 km
- Abbey Guest House0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-op Foodstore0.9 km
- Morrison's Petrol Station0.4 km
- Morrison's Supermarket0.4 km
- One Stop Stores0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Petrol Station1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich0.8 km
- Brundall Gardens7.4 km
- Salhouse8.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NR11GG · Data under Open Government Licence