Postcode Analysis Norwich, East of England

NR3 1EB House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

147

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Avg Age

68

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

14%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR3 1EB 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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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 68% social renting, NR3 1EB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 68-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 1EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Coslany in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Mancroft ward and the Norwich South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NR3 1EB is an older retirement area, many residents well beyond working age. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. Average age 68 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 6% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 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 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00136398 (shared with 21 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 1EB. The average age is 68.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

14%Active
FT: 6%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

Crime around NR3 1EB is above average at 91 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 offences249
Anti-social behaviour103
Criminal damage and arson58
Public order44
Shoplifting38

school Local Schools

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Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery

Good202 pupils0.2 km
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Jane Austen College

Good1055 pupils0.4 km
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George White Junior School

Good311 pupils0.7 km
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Angel Road Junior School

Requires Improvement277 pupils0.8 km
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Angel Road Infant School

Requires Improvement249 pupils0.8 km
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Mousehold Infant & Nursery School

Outstanding240 pupils0.9 km
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Charles Darwin Primary School

Outstanding362 pupils1.1 km
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Sewell Park Academy

Good651 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

102 nearby
  • Afrodita0.3 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
  • Card Factory0.1 km
  • Howard & Son Fish Merchant Game Dealer0.4 km
  • Peter Family Butchers0.1 km
  • + 97 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

97 nearby
  • Chambers Cocktail Company0.5 km
  • Golden Star0.5 km
  • Kings Head Public House0.2 km
  • Norwich Puppet Theatre0.4 km
  • Six Yard Bars @ Junkyard Market0.4 km
  • + 92 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

157 nearby
  • 68K Coffee0.3 km
  • Ali Tandoori0.3 km
  • Bei Tante Anne0.5 km
  • Cafe Norwich0.1 km
  • Cafe On The Corner0.1 km
  • + 152 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

71 nearby
  • Bishop Bridge Fish And Chips1.0 km
  • Lotus House1.0 km
  • Norwich Pizza And Kebab0.3 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.4 km
  • The Fish N Chip Shop0.1 km
  • + 66 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
  • Gothic Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
  • Homestay Norwich0.9 km
  • St Giles House Hotel0.9 km
  • Number 170.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • Farm Foods0.7 km
  • Roys0.1 km
  • Tesco Stores0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich1.3 km
  • Salhouse7.8 km
  • Brundall Gardens8.5 km