NR2 1AD is an up-and-coming urban area on St Andrews Hill, 0.1km from Norwich: St. Andrew in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Mancroft ward and the Norwich South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (274 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £192k.
Census 2021 statistics for NR2 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00136395 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST ANDREWS HILL, NR2 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST ANDREWS HILL, NR2 1AD.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR2 1AD 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NR2 1AD spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £192k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR2 1AD. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 192,000
1 sales · Mean £ 192,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NR2 1AD are high at 274 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
Jane Austen College
Charles Darwin Primary School
The Free School Norwich
Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Bignold Primary School and Nursery
Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery
George White Junior School
Mousehold Infant & Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
109 nearby- Berstreet Gates1.0 km
- The Grill House Restaurant - Inn0.8 km
- Cafe Bar Marzano0.4 km
- Gardeners Arms & Murderers Cafe Bar0.4 km
- Woolpack Inn0.4 km
- + 104 more
Restaurant, Cafe
266 nearby- Namaste Village0.9 km
- Quasar Elite0.8 km
- Benoli Restaurant0.3 km
- Chopstix Noodle Bar0.3 km
- Cocina Mexican Restaurant / El Mexicana / Don Churro0.3 km
- + 261 more
Takeaway Shop
76 nearby- Flaming Galah's The Aussie Pie Stop0.8 km
- Good Food Tandoori0.8 km
- Ephesus0.3 km
- Pizza Oro0.8 km
- Shaake0.3 km
- + 71 more
Retailers - Other
131 nearby- Cotswold Outdoor Ltd0.5 km
- Gifted0.4 km
- NR2 Foodbank Distribution Centre0.3 km
- Sweet Treats / G.B. China Designs0.4 km
- The Vegan Butchers0.4 km
- + 126 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Co-op Foodstore0.8 km
- Lucky Fortune Asian Market0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket & Cafe0.9 km
- One Stop Stores0.6 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Premier Inn0.3 km
- Gothic Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
- Central Hotel0.8 km
- Homestay Norwich1.0 km
- St Giles House Hotel0.5 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich0.8 km
- Salhouse8.2 km
- Brundall Gardens8.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NR21AD · Data under Open Government Licence