NR3 1BB is an active urban area located 0.1km from Norwich: St. Andrew in Norwich. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. 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 (255 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for NR3 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00187971 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NR3 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR3 1BB.
131
46
£ 42,300 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR3 1BB 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 1BB 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 1BB. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NR3 1BB are high at 255 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
Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery
The Free School Norwich
Bignold Primary School and Nursery
Notre Dame High School, Norwich
George White Junior School
Mousehold Infant & Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
138 nearby- Afrodita0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Card Factory0.5 km
- Howard & Son Fish Merchant Game Dealer0.2 km
- Peter Family Butchers0.5 km
- + 133 more
Pub, NightClub
110 nearby- Chambers Cocktail Company0.2 km
- Golden Star0.2 km
- Kings Head Public House0.4 km
- Norwich Puppet Theatre0.6 km
- Six Yard Bars @ Junkyard Market0.4 km
- + 105 more
Restaurant, Cafe
266 nearby- 68K Coffee0.3 km
- Ali Tandoori0.3 km
- Bei Tante Anne0.2 km
- Cafe Norwich0.5 km
- Cafe On The Corner0.5 km
- + 261 more
Takeaway Shop
83 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 Shop0.5 km
- + 78 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Premier Inn0.1 km
- Gothic Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
- Central Hotel0.9 km
- Homestay Norwich0.9 km
- St Giles House Hotel0.5 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Lucky Fortune Asian Market0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Farm Foods0.5 km
- Norwich Shopper0.9 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich0.9 km
- Salhouse8.1 km
- Brundall Gardens8.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NR31BB · Data under Open Government Licence