Postcode Analysis Norwich, East of England

COLEGATE, NR3 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLEGATE, NR3 1BG.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

65%

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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10/10
workEmployment
9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NR3 1BG — age 41, 36% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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

NR3 1BG is an up-and-coming urban area on Colegate, 0.2km 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. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (227 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for NR3 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00136424 (shared with 32 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 1BG. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.2%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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

Crime rates near NR3 1BG are high at 227 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 offences371
Shoplifting188
Anti-social behaviour187
Public order98
Criminal damage and arson70

school Local Schools

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Jane Austen College

Good1055 pupils0.0 km
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Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery

Good202 pupils0.6 km
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Charles Darwin Primary School

Outstanding362 pupils0.8 km
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The Free School Norwich

Good183 pupils1.0 km
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Bignold Primary School and Nursery

Good453 pupils1.1 km
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George White Junior School

Good311 pupils1.1 km
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Notre Dame High School, Norwich

Outstanding1528 pupils1.1 km
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Angel Road Junior School

Requires Improvement277 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

136 nearby
  • Bread Source0.6 km
  • City Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Ernie's Zero Waste Shop0.6 km
  • Norfolk Daily Fresh0.7 km
  • Norwich Cauldron0.5 km
  • + 131 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

105 nearby
  • Cactus Cafe Bar0.6 km
  • Epic Studios0.6 km
  • Marlborough Arms0.8 km
  • The Artichoke0.7 km
  • The Cottage0.7 km
  • + 100 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

247 nearby
  • Danomeys0.9 km
  • The Plasterers Arms0.5 km
  • Urban Lounge0.8 km
  • Antep Kitchen Turkish Restaurant0.8 km
  • Bowling House0.7 km
  • + 242 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Farm Foods0.4 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Roys0.4 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

79 nearby
  • Bengal Palace0.7 km
  • Great Wall0.9 km
  • No 1 Kebab And Pizza0.9 km
  • Welcome Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Furama1.0 km
  • + 74 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Central Hotel1.0 km
  • Number 170.1 km
  • Stepping Stones Cafe @ YMCA Central1.0 km
  • Premier Inn0.2 km
  • 38 St Giles Boutique Bed And Breakfrast0.5 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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