NR3 1AU is an active urban area on St Andrews Hall Plain, 0.1km from Norwich: St. Andrew in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Thorpe Hamlet ward and the Norwich South constituency.
This is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime rates are high (283 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for NR3 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00187971 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST ANDREWS HALL PLAIN, NR3 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST ANDREWS HALL PLAIN, NR3 1AU.
131
46
£ 42,300 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR3 1AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NR3 1AU is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR3 1AU. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NR3 1AU are high at 283 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
Jane Austen College
Charles Darwin Primary School
The Free School Norwich
Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery
Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Bignold Primary School and Nursery
George White Junior School
Mousehold Infant & Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
134 nearby- Afrodita0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Card Factory0.5 km
- Howard & Son Fish Merchant Game Dealer0.3 km
- Peter Family Butchers0.6 km
- + 129 more
Pub, NightClub
110 nearby- Chambers Cocktail Company0.2 km
- Golden Star0.3 km
- Kings Head Public House0.4 km
- Norwich Puppet Theatre0.6 km
- Six Yard Bars @ Junkyard Market0.5 km
- + 105 more
Restaurant, Cafe
261 nearby- 68K Coffee0.3 km
- Ali Tandoori0.3 km
- Bei Tante Anne0.2 km
- Cafe Norwich0.6 km
- Cafe On The Corner0.6 km
- + 256 more
Takeaway Shop
81 nearby- Bishop Bridge Fish And Chips1.0 km
- Lotus House1.0 km
- Norwich Pizza And Kebab0.3 km
- Pizza Go Go0.2 km
- The Fish N Chip Shop0.6 km
- + 76 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Premier Inn0.2 km
- 38 St Giles Boutique Bed And Breakfrast0.5 km
- Riverside Hotel0.8 km
- Travelodge0.5 km
- Gothic Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Tesco Express0.4 km
- One Stop Stores0.6 km
- Morrison Supermarket0.5 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich0.9 km
- Salhouse8.1 km
- Brundall Gardens8.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NR31AU · Data under Open Government Licence