NR1 1BA is a mixed residential area on Thorpe Road, 0.5km from Thorpe Hamlet in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Thorpe Hamlet ward and the Norwich South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NR1 1BA offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £189k.
Census 2021 statistics for NR1 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00187979 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORPE ROAD, NR1 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORPE ROAD, NR1 1BA.
146
36
£ 42,300 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NR1 1BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 15% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR1 1BA. The average age is 36.1. 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
Flat
£ 127,500
5 sales · Mean £ 127,300
Terraced
£ 409,000
6 sales · Mean £ 400,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NR1 1BA is above average at 103 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
Charles Darwin Primary School
Lionwood Junior School
Notre Dame High School, Norwich
The Free School Norwich
Jane Austen College
Lakenham Primary School
Mousehold Infant & Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- Castle Service Station0.7 km
- Poundland1.0 km
- Shaw Trust0.5 km
- W H Smith0.3 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
47 nearby- Boom Battle Bar1.0 km
- Last Pub Standing0.8 km
- Queen Of Iceni0.5 km
- The Waterfront0.7 km
- 9 Bar0.7 km
- + 42 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Community East0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Hank's Dirty Norwich @ Castle Social1.0 km
- Mamma Mia Italian Street Food @ Castle Social1.0 km
- Norwich Nelson (Table Table)0.4 km
- + 57 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Abellio Greater Anglia0.3 km
- Chifanla0.7 km
- Corner Chippy0.7 km
- Crocodiles1.0 km
- Hot Grill Kebab And Pizza0.8 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Abbey Guest House0.1 km
- Marlborough Guest House0.1 km
- Tudor House0.3 km
- Riverside Hotel0.4 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- One Stop Stores0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Co-op Foodstore0.3 km
- Morrison's Petrol Station0.6 km
- Morrison's Supermarket0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich0.3 km
- Brundall Gardens7.3 km
- Salhouse7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Norwich Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NR11BA · Data under Open Government Licence