Postcode Analysis Norwich, East of England

FISHERS LANE, NR2 1ET House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FISHERS LANE, NR2 1ET.

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Population

518

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR2 1ET falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NR2 1ET — age 33, 47% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £596k. Property prices are trending down 7.0% year-on-year.

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

NR2 1ET is an up-and-coming urban area on Fishers Lane, 0.3km from Norwich in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Mancroft ward and the Norwich South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NR2 1ET offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (257 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £596k, down 7.0% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for NR2 1ET are sourced from Output Area E00187958 (shared with 142 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 1ET. 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

White / British76.9%
Asian / British Asian10.8%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed8.1%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

Detached

£ 575,000

1 sales · Mean £ 575,000

Semi-Detached

£ 618,000

1 sales · Mean £ 618,000

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

Crime rates near NR2 1ET are high at 257 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 offences448
Shoplifting367
Anti-social behaviour253
Public order149
Criminal damage and arson92

school Local Schools

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Jane Austen College

Good1055 pupils0.5 km
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Bignold Primary School and Nursery

Good453 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 pupils0.9 km
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Charles Darwin Primary School

Outstanding362 pupils1.0 km
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Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery

Good202 pupils1.1 km
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Avenue Junior School

Good464 pupils1.2 km
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The Parkside School, Norwich

Outstanding176 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

136 nearby
  • Afrodita0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Card Factory0.8 km
  • Howard & Son Fish Merchant Game Dealer0.6 km
  • Peter Family Butchers0.8 km
  • + 131 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

101 nearby
  • Chambers Cocktail Company0.6 km
  • Golden Star0.4 km
  • Kings Head Public House0.7 km
  • Norwich Puppet Theatre1.0 km
  • Six Yard Bars @ Junkyard Market0.6 km
  • + 96 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

262 nearby
  • 68K Coffee0.7 km
  • Ali Tandoori0.7 km
  • Bei Tante Anne0.6 km
  • Cafe Norwich0.9 km
  • Cafe On The Corner0.8 km
  • + 257 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

80 nearby
  • Norwich Pizza And Kebab0.7 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.6 km
  • The Fish N Chip Shop0.9 km
  • A Taste Of Punjab Indian Take Away0.2 km
  • Coral Bay Caribbean Takeaway0.2 km
  • + 75 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.3 km
  • 38 St Giles Boutique Bed And Breakfrast0.1 km
  • Travelodge0.8 km
  • Beaufort Lodge0.9 km
  • Wedgewood Guest House0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • One Stop Stores1.0 km
  • Morrison Supermarket0.4 km
  • Co-op Foodstore0.7 km
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich1.2 km
  • Salhouse8.6 km
  • Brundall Gardens8.8 km