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.
PAPPLEWICK CLOSE, NR4 6BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PAPPLEWICK CLOSE, NR4 6BF.
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38
£ 37,500 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR4 6BF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Tuckswood Academy and Nursery
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy
Harford Manor School, Norwich
Hewett Academy
University Technical College Norfolk
The Wherry School
Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery
Eaton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn0.7 km
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, 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
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Co-op Foodstore0.2 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
- Food Warehouse0.6 km
- Asda0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: NR46BF · Data under Open Government Licence