Postcode Analysis Norwich, East of England

NR4 6BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR4 6BP.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 37,500 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR4 6BP 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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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 46% of tenure in NR4 6BP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

NR4 6BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Tuckswood in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Lakenham ward and the Norwich South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NR4 6BP is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 6BP are sourced from Output Area E00136393 (shared with 9 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 6BP. 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

White / British87.3%
Asian / British Asian8.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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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)

Crime around NR4 6BP is moderate at 51 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 offences82
Anti-social behaviour23
Shoplifting19
Public order14
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Tuckswood Academy and Nursery

Requires Improvement290 pupils0.0 km
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Hewett Academy

Good289 pupils0.7 km
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Harford Manor School, Norwich

Outstanding99 pupils0.7 km
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The Wherry School

Good106 pupils0.7 km
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Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery

Good221 pupils0.8 km
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City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy

Good1751 pupils0.8 km
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University Technical College Norfolk

Good385 pupils1.1 km
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Lakenham Primary School

Requires Improvement402 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Natural Health Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Sandy Lane Stores0.7 km
  • Shell (UK) Ltd0.4 km
  • Tuckswood Convenience Store0.1 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Oak Tree (88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger)0.4 km
  • The Shoemakers0.3 km
  • East Anglia Tennis And Squash Club0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Express Diner0.3 km
  • McDonalds0.6 km
  • The Wherry School0.7 km
  • Aldiss0.6 km
  • South Harford & Tuckswood0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Co-op Foodstore0.1 km
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
  • Food Warehouse0.4 km
  • Asda0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • New Island0.9 km
  • Yuan Feng0.6 km
  • Ken's Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Pizza One And Sweet Tree0.9 km
  • St. John's Fish And Chips0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich2.6 km
  • Brundall Gardens9.2 km
  • Salhouse10.4 km