Postcode Analysis Norwich, East of England

NR3 1DU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

235

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NR3 1DU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

NR3 1DU has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

NR3 1DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Coslany in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Mancroft ward and the Norwich South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NR3 1DU is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for NR3 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00136408 (shared with 18 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 1DU. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.0%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around NR3 1DU is above average at 90 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 offences232
Anti-social behaviour104
Criminal damage and arson43
Public order41
Shoplifting37

school Local Schools

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Jane Austen College

Good1055 pupils0.3 km
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Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery

Good202 pupils0.4 km
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Angel Road Junior School

Requires Improvement277 pupils0.9 km
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Angel Road Infant School

Requires Improvement249 pupils0.9 km
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George White Junior School

Good311 pupils1.0 km
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Charles Darwin Primary School

Outstanding362 pupils1.1 km
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Mousehold Infant & Nursery School

Outstanding240 pupils1.1 km
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The Free School Norwich

Good183 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

112 nearby
  • Afrodita0.3 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
  • Card Factory0.2 km
  • Howard & Son Fish Merchant Game Dealer0.3 km
  • Peter Family Butchers0.1 km
  • + 107 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

107 nearby
  • Chambers Cocktail Company0.4 km
  • Golden Star0.3 km
  • Kings Head Public House0.2 km
  • Norwich Puppet Theatre0.5 km
  • Six Yard Bars @ Junkyard Market0.1 km
  • + 102 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

194 nearby
  • 68K Coffee0.3 km
  • Ali Tandoori0.3 km
  • Bei Tante Anne0.4 km
  • Cafe Norwich0.2 km
  • Cafe On The Corner0.2 km
  • + 189 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

79 nearby
  • Norwich Pizza And Kebab0.3 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.4 km
  • The Fish N Chip Shop0.2 km
  • Bengal Palace0.4 km
  • Family Fish Bar0.9 km
  • + 74 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.4 km
  • Gothic Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
  • Homestay Norwich0.7 km
  • St Giles House Hotel0.7 km
  • Number 170.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Farm Foods0.4 km
  • International Supermarket0.9 km
  • Norwich Shopper0.8 km
  • Roys0.2 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich1.3 km
  • Salhouse8.0 km
  • Brundall Gardens8.6 km