NR1 1GH is a mixed residential area on The Nest, 0.1km from Thorpe Hamlet in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Thorpe Hamlet ward and the Norwich South constituency.
Within the NR1 district, this postcode is characterised by a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £390k.
Census 2021 statistics for NR1 1GH are sourced from Output Area E00136548 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE NEST, NR1 1GH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE NEST, NR1 1GH.
372
39
£ 42,300 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR1 1GH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NR1 1GH — age 39, 35% ownership, 39% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (39) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR1 1GH. The average age is 39.5. 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
Terraced
£ 362,500
8 sales · Mean £ 363,156
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NR1 1GH is above average at 91 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.
school Local Schools
Charles Darwin Primary School
Lionwood Junior School
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
Mousehold Infant & Nursery School
Jane Austen College
Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery
George White Junior School
Notre Dame High School, Norwich
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- Castle Service Station0.6 km
- Poundland1.0 km
- Shaw Trust0.5 km
- W H Smith0.5 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
61 nearby- Boom Battle Bar1.0 km
- Last Pub Standing0.8 km
- Queen Of Iceni0.7 km
- The Waterfront0.9 km
- 9 Bar0.6 km
- + 56 more
Restaurant, Cafe
98 nearby- Cafe At The Castle1.0 km
- Community East0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Hank's Dirty Norwich @ Castle Social1.0 km
- Mamma Mia Italian Street Food @ Castle Social1.0 km
- + 93 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Abellio Greater Anglia0.5 km
- Castle Take Away0.9 km
- Chifanla0.6 km
- Corner Chippy0.5 km
- Crocodiles0.8 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Abbey Guest House0.5 km
- Marlborough Guest House0.6 km
- Tudor House0.7 km
- Riverside Hotel0.2 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- One Stop Stores0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Co-op Foodstore0.5 km
- Morrison's Petrol Station0.9 km
- Morrison's Supermarket0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich0.4 km
- Salhouse7.4 km
- Brundall Gardens7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Norwich Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NR11GH · Data under Open Government Licence