Postcode Analysis Norwich, East of England

PAPPLEWICK CLOSE, NR4 6BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PAPPLEWICK CLOSE, NR4 6BF.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 37,500 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR4 6BF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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2/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

NR4 6BF has a significant social housing presence — 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

NR4 6BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Papplewick Close, 0.2km from Tuckswood in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Lakenham ward and the Norwich South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NR4 6BF is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k. 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 6BF are sourced from Output Area E00136367 (shared with 7 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 NR4 6BF. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.4%
Asian / British Asian7.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 210,000

1 sales · Mean £ 210,000

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

NR4 6BF has low crime rates — 48 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.

Violence and sexual offences90
Anti-social behaviour25
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order10
Burglary9

school Local Schools

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Tuckswood Academy and Nursery

Requires Improvement290 pupils0.3 km
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City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy

Good1751 pupils0.7 km
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Harford Manor School, Norwich

Outstanding99 pupils0.8 km
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Hewett Academy

Good289 pupils0.9 km
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University Technical College Norfolk

Good385 pupils0.9 km
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The Wherry School

Good106 pupils1.0 km
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Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery

Good221 pupils1.0 km
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Eaton Primary School

Good397 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Natural Health Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Sandy Lane Stores1.0 km
  • Shell (UK) Ltd0.5 km
  • Tuckswood Convenience Store0.3 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Oak Tree (88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger)0.5 km
  • The Shoemakers0.6 km
  • Marsh Harrier Public House0.9 km
  • East Anglia Tennis And Squash Club0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Express Diner0.5 km
  • McDonalds0.9 km
  • University Technical College - Edwards & Blake0.9 km
  • Eaton Golf Club0.8 km
  • The Wherry School1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Co-op Foodstore0.2 km
  • Home Bargains0.6 km
  • Food Warehouse0.6 km
  • Asda0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Yuan Feng0.4 km
  • Ken's Fish Bar0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich2.8 km
  • Brundall Gardens9.5 km
  • Salhouse10.6 km