NR4 6AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Tuckswood in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Lakenham ward and the Norwich South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NR4 6AX is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 NR4 6AX are sourced from Output Area E00136393 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NR4 6AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR4 6AX.
300
42
£ 37,500 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR4 6AX 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.
Area Character
With 46% social renting, NR4 6AX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR4 6AX. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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)
NR4 6AX has low crime rates — 49 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
Tuckswood Academy and Nursery
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy
Harford Manor School, Norwich
Hewett Academy
The Wherry School
Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery
University Technical College Norfolk
Eaton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Greggs0.4 km
- Natural Health Pharmacy0.5 km
- Sandy Lane Stores0.8 km
- Shell (UK) Ltd0.5 km
- Tuckswood Convenience Store0.2 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Oak Tree (88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger)0.4 km
- The Shoemakers0.4 km
- East Anglia Tennis And Squash Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Express Diner0.4 km
- McDonalds0.7 km
- University Technical College - Edwards & Blake1.0 km
- Eaton Golf Club1.0 km
- The Wherry School0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Co-op Foodstore0.1 km
- Home Bargains0.5 km
- Food Warehouse0.5 km
- Asda0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- New Island1.0 km
- Yuan Feng0.5 km
- Ken's Fish Bar0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich2.7 km
- Brundall Gardens9.4 km
- Salhouse10.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NR46AX · Data under Open Government Licence