Postcode Analysis Norwich, East of England

NR4 6DU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

312

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 37,500 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR4 6DU 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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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 47% of tenure in NR4 6DU — 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 6DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Tuckswood in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Lakenham ward and the Norwich South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NR4 6DU is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 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 6DU are sourced from Output Area E00136389 (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 6DU. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

NR4 6DU has low crime rates — 37 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 offences69
Anti-social behaviour18
Public order11
Criminal damage and arson8
Burglary7

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 pupils0.5 km
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Harford Manor School, Norwich

Outstanding99 pupils0.6 km
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Hewett Academy

Good289 pupils0.7 km
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The Wherry School

Good106 pupils0.9 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
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University Technical College Norfolk

Good385 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda0.6 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Co-op Foodstore0.2 km
  • Home Bargains0.7 km
  • Food Warehouse0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Natural Health Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Shell (UK) Ltd0.3 km
  • Tuckswood Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Tuckswood Sub Post Office0.2 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Oak Tree (88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger)0.2 km
  • The Shoemakers0.6 km
  • East Anglia Tennis And Squash Club0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Express Diner0.6 km
  • McDonalds0.8 km
  • Eaton Golf Club0.8 km
  • Aldiss0.8 km
  • South Harford & Tuckswood0.7 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Yuan Feng0.6 km
  • Ken's Fish Bar0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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