NR3 1EH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Waterloo Road, 0.2km from Catton, New in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Sewell ward and the Norwich North constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £219k, up 76.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NR3 1EH are sourced from Output Area E00136516 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATERLOO ROAD, NR3 1EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERLOO ROAD, NR3 1EH.
229
38
£ 41,100 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR3 1EH 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
No single demographic signal dominates NR3 1EH — age 38, 46% ownership, 43% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 76.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR3 1EH. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 196,500
4 sales · Mean £ 239,250
Semi-Detached
£ 270,000
1 sales · Mean £ 270,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR3 1EH has low crime rates — 38 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Angel Road Junior School
Angel Road Infant School
Sewell Park Academy
George White Junior School
Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery
St. Clements Hill Primary Academy
Mousehold Infant & Nursery School
Jane Austen College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Bread Source0.5 km
- City Convenience Store0.7 km
- Ernie's Zero Waste Shop0.6 km
- Norfolk Daily Fresh0.5 km
- Norwich Cauldron0.6 km
- + 44 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Angel Gardens / Devil's Kitchen0.3 km
- Cactus Cafe Bar0.6 km
- Epic Studios0.6 km
- Marlborough Arms0.5 km
- The Artichoke0.5 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Danomeys0.2 km
- The Plasterers Arms0.8 km
- Urban Lounge0.3 km
- Cafe Norwich0.8 km
- Cafe On The Corner0.8 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Co-op Foodstore0.9 km
- Roys0.8 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Home Bargains1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Bengal Palace0.5 km
- Family Fish Bar0.5 km
- Great Wall0.4 km
- No 1 Kebab And Pizza0.4 km
- Shah Zahan0.2 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Gothic Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
- Aylwyne House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich1.9 km
- Salhouse7.4 km
- Brundall Gardens8.6 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: NR31EH · Data under Open Government Licence