Postcode Analysis Norwich, East of England

SCARLET ROAD, NR4 6BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCARLET ROAD, NR4 6BW.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 37,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

NR4 6BW has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 32.5% year-on-year.

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

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

An affordable area with active regeneration, NR4 6BW is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, down 32.5% year-on-year. 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 6BW are sourced from Output Area E00136394 (shared with 11 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 6BW. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.7%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 205,000

6 sales · Mean £ 208,750

Flat

£ 148,750

2 sales · Mean £ 148,750

Terraced

£ 188,500

4 sales · Mean £ 214,250

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

Crime around NR4 6BW is moderate at 54 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 offences83
Anti-social behaviour24
Shoplifting19
Public order13
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Tuckswood Academy and Nursery

Requires Improvement290 pupils0.1 km
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The Wherry School

Good106 pupils0.7 km
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Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery

Good221 pupils0.7 km
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Hewett Academy

Good289 pupils0.7 km
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Harford Manor School, Norwich

Outstanding99 pupils0.8 km
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City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy

Good1751 pupils0.9 km
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University Technical College Norfolk

Good385 pupils1.1 km
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Lakenham Primary School

Requires Improvement402 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Natural Health Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Sandy Lane Stores0.6 km
  • Shell (UK) Ltd0.5 km
  • Tuckswood Convenience Store0.2 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)0.5 km
  • The Shoemakers0.2 km
  • East Anglia Tennis And Squash Club0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Express Diner0.2 km
  • McDonalds0.5 km
  • The Wherry School0.7 km
  • Aldiss0.5 km
  • South Harford & Tuckswood0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Co-op Foodstore0.2 km
  • Home Bargains0.3 km
  • Food Warehouse0.3 km
  • Asda0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • New Island0.8 km
  • Yuan Feng0.6 km
  • Ken's Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Pizza One And Sweet Tree0.9 km
  • St. John's Fish And Chips0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich2.5 km
  • Brundall Gardens9.1 km
  • Salhouse10.3 km