Postcode Analysis Norwich, East of England

MAGDALEN STREET, NR3 1AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAGDALEN STREET, NR3 1AA.

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Population

344

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

67%

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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5/10
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3/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NR3 1AA spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

NR3 1AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Magdalen Street, 0.3km from Fye Bridge 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, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £640k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR3 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00136412 (shared with 37 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 NR3 1AA. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.4%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 640,999

1 sales · Mean £ 640,999

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

Crime around NR3 1AA is above average at 104 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.

Violence and sexual offences260
Anti-social behaviour106
Criminal damage and arson59
Public order45
Shoplifting33

school Local Schools

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Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery

Good202 pupils0.3 km
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Jane Austen College

Good1055 pupils0.4 km
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George White Junior School

Good311 pupils0.8 km
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Angel Road Infant School

Requires Improvement249 pupils0.9 km
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Angel Road Junior School

Requires Improvement277 pupils0.9 km
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Mousehold Infant & Nursery School

Outstanding240 pupils0.9 km
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Charles Darwin Primary School

Outstanding362 pupils1.0 km
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Sewell Park Academy

Good651 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

108 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
  • Castle Service Station0.9 km
  • Macaron And More0.9 km
  • Montezumas0.9 km
  • Poundland1.0 km
  • + 103 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

105 nearby
  • Boom Battle Bar1.0 km
  • Lamb Inn1.0 km
  • Last Pub Standing0.9 km
  • The Garnet0.9 km
  • Copacubana0.7 km
  • + 100 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

176 nearby
  • Cafe At The Castle0.9 km
  • Hank's Dirty Norwich @ Castle Social1.0 km
  • Mamma Mia Italian Street Food @ Castle Social1.0 km
  • Marmalades0.9 km
  • Pizza Express1.0 km
  • + 171 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

74 nearby
  • Indian Feast0.9 km
  • Italian Street Food0.9 km
  • Meat & Co.0.9 km
  • Taste Of Shanghai0.9 km
  • The Big Deals Bodega0.9 km
  • + 69 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Gothic Bed & Breakfast0.1 km
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
  • 38 St Giles Boutique Bed And Breakfrast0.9 km
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • Number 170.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Farm Foods0.7 km
  • Iceland0.1 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Roys0.0 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich1.2 km
  • Salhouse7.8 km
  • Brundall Gardens8.4 km