NR2 1HJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Wellington Lane, 0.3km from Heigham Grove in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Mancroft ward and the Norwich South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NR2 1HJ offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 114 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £207k. 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 1HJ are sourced from Output Area E00136432 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELLINGTON LANE, NR2 1HJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLINGTON LANE, NR2 1HJ.
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45
£ 0 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NR2 1HJ is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 6% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR2 1HJ. The average age is 45.1. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 175,000
5 sales · Mean £ 187,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NR2 1HJ is above average at 114 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.
school Local Schools
Bignold Primary School and Nursery
Jane Austen College
The Free School Norwich
Avenue Junior School
The Parkside School, Norwich
Recreation Road Infant School
Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Nelson Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
128 nearby- Bulgarian Food Shop - Bakalia0.5 km
- Eagle Mini Mart0.2 km
- Rasa Plus Shop0.4 km
- TK Maxx0.4 km
- Foodbycpc1.0 km
- + 123 more
Pub, NightClub
89 nearby- Alexandra Tavern0.7 km
- Norwich Playhouse Bar0.7 km
- The Belle Vue0.8 km
- The Glass House0.9 km
- The Plough Inn0.2 km
- + 84 more
Restaurant, Cafe
245 nearby- Antep Kitchen Turkish Restaurant0.4 km
- Bowling House0.3 km
- Fupburger0.2 km
- La Repubblica Della Pizza @ The Ribs Of Beef0.9 km
- Mon Chai0.2 km
- + 240 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Farm Foods0.4 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Morrison Supermarket0.6 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
74 nearby- Furama0.5 km
- Lucky Tandoori0.5 km
- The Chip Shop0.7 km
- Take Thai0.7 km
- Good Food Tandoori0.8 km
- + 69 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Premier Inn0.6 km
- Travelodge0.8 km
- 38 St Giles Boutique Bed And Breakfrast0.3 km
- Beaufort Lodge0.6 km
- Wedgewood Guest House0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich1.5 km
- Salhouse8.8 km
- Brundall Gardens9.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NR21HJ · Data under Open Government Licence