Postcode Analysis Norwich, East of England

BRIDEWELL ALLEY, NR2 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDEWELL ALLEY, NR2 1AQ.

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Population

381

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NR2 1AQ — age 40, 36% ownership, 55% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £160k.

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

NR2 1AQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Bridewell Alley, 0.1km from Norwich: St. Andrew in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Mancroft ward and the Norwich South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NR2 1AQ offers 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. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (256 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for NR2 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00173827 (shared with 100 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 NR2 1AQ. 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

White / British83.9%
Asian / British Asian7.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 160,000

1 sales · Mean £ 160,000

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

Crime rates near NR2 1AQ are high at 256 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences703
Shoplifting332
Anti-social behaviour307
Public order186
Criminal damage and arson117

school Local Schools

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Jane Austen College

Good1055 pupils0.3 km
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Charles Darwin Primary School

Outstanding362 pupils0.6 km
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The Free School Norwich

Good183 pupils0.7 km
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Notre Dame High School, Norwich

Outstanding1528 pupils0.8 km
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Bignold Primary School and Nursery

Good453 pupils0.8 km
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Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery

Good202 pupils0.9 km
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George White Junior School

Good311 pupils1.4 km
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Mousehold Infant & Nursery School

Outstanding240 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

132 nearby
  • Afrodita0.4 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Card Factory0.7 km
  • Howard & Son Fish Merchant Game Dealer0.4 km
  • Peter Family Butchers0.7 km
  • + 127 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

108 nearby
  • Chambers Cocktail Company0.3 km
  • Golden Star0.4 km
  • Kings Head Public House0.5 km
  • Norwich Puppet Theatre0.7 km
  • Six Yard Bars @ Junkyard Market0.6 km
  • + 103 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

267 nearby
  • 68K Coffee0.5 km
  • Ali Tandoori0.5 km
  • Bei Tante Anne0.3 km
  • Cafe Norwich0.7 km
  • Cafe On The Corner0.7 km
  • + 262 more
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Takeaway Shop

79 nearby
  • Norwich Pizza And Kebab0.4 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.4 km
  • The Fish N Chip Shop0.7 km
  • A Taste Of Punjab Indian Take Away0.2 km
  • Coral Bay Caribbean Takeaway0.2 km
  • + 74 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.2 km
  • 38 St Giles Boutique Bed And Breakfrast0.4 km
  • Riverside Hotel0.8 km
  • Travelodge0.5 km
  • Wedgewood Guest House1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • One Stop Stores0.7 km
  • Morrison Supermarket0.4 km
  • Co-op Foodstore1.0 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich0.9 km
  • Salhouse8.2 km
  • Brundall Gardens8.4 km