Postcode Analysis Norwich, East of England

NR3 1BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR3 1BX.

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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
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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 1BX — 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 1BX is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Coslany in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Mancroft ward and the Norwich South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NR3 1BX offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 above average at 133 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for NR3 1BX 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 1BX. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around NR3 1BX is above average at 133 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 offences264
Anti-social behaviour143
Shoplifting78
Criminal damage and arson55
Public order49

school Local Schools

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Jane Austen College

Good1055 pupils0.1 km
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Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery

Good202 pupils0.6 km
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Charles Darwin Primary School

Outstanding362 pupils0.9 km
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Angel Road Junior School

Requires Improvement277 pupils1.0 km
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Angel Road Infant School

Requires Improvement249 pupils1.0 km
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George White Junior School

Good311 pupils1.1 km
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The Free School Norwich

Good183 pupils1.1 km
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Bignold Primary School and Nursery

Good453 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

132 nearby
  • Bread Source0.6 km
  • City Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Ernie's Zero Waste Shop0.5 km
  • Norfolk Daily Fresh0.6 km
  • Norwich Cauldron0.4 km
  • + 127 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

106 nearby
  • Cactus Cafe Bar0.5 km
  • Epic Studios0.5 km
  • Marlborough Arms0.8 km
  • The Artichoke0.6 km
  • The Cottage0.7 km
  • + 101 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

242 nearby
  • Danomeys0.8 km
  • The Plasterers Arms0.4 km
  • Urban Lounge0.8 km
  • Antep Kitchen Turkish Restaurant0.8 km
  • Bowling House0.6 km
  • + 237 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Farm Foods0.4 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Roys0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

82 nearby
  • Bengal Palace0.6 km
  • Family Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Great Wall0.9 km
  • No 1 Kebab And Pizza0.8 km
  • Shah Zahan0.9 km
  • + 77 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Number 170.1 km
  • Premier Inn0.2 km
  • 38 St Giles Boutique Bed And Breakfrast0.6 km
  • Travelodge0.8 km
  • Homestay Norwich0.7 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich1.2 km
  • Salhouse8.1 km
  • Brundall Gardens8.6 km