Postcode Analysis Norwich, East of England

UPPER GOAT LANE, NR2 1EW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER GOAT LANE, NR2 1EW.

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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 1EW 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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Area Character

NR2 1EW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 47% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

NR2 1EW is an up-and-coming urban area on Upper Goat Lane, 0.2km from Norwich in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Mancroft ward and the Norwich South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NR2 1EW offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (284 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1EW 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 1EW. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near NR2 1EW are high at 284 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 offences526
Shoplifting416
Anti-social behaviour307
Public order168
Other theft104

school Local Schools

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Jane Austen College

Good1055 pupils0.4 km
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Bignold Primary School and Nursery

Good453 pupils0.6 km
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The Free School Norwich

Good183 pupils0.6 km
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Notre Dame High School, Norwich

Outstanding1528 pupils0.8 km
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Charles Darwin Primary School

Outstanding362 pupils0.9 km
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Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery

Good202 pupils1.1 km
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Avenue Junior School

Good464 pupils1.3 km
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The Parkside School, Norwich

Outstanding176 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

134 nearby
  • Afrodita0.6 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Card Factory0.8 km
  • Howard & Son Fish Merchant Game Dealer0.6 km
  • Peter Family Butchers0.8 km
  • + 129 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

104 nearby
  • Chambers Cocktail Company0.5 km
  • Golden Star0.4 km
  • Kings Head Public House0.7 km
  • Norwich Puppet Theatre0.9 km
  • Six Yard Bars @ Junkyard Market0.6 km
  • + 99 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

261 nearby
  • 68K Coffee0.6 km
  • Ali Tandoori0.6 km
  • Bei Tante Anne0.5 km
  • Cafe Norwich0.8 km
  • Cafe On The Corner0.8 km
  • + 256 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

79 nearby
  • Norwich Pizza And Kebab0.6 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.6 km
  • The Fish N Chip Shop0.8 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

11 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.3 km
  • 38 St Giles Boutique Bed And Breakfrast0.1 km
  • Travelodge0.7 km
  • Beaufort Lodge1.0 km
  • Wedgewood Guest House0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • One Stop Stores0.9 km
  • Morrison Supermarket0.3 km
  • Co-op Foodstore0.8 km
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich1.1 km
  • Salhouse8.5 km
  • Brundall Gardens8.7 km