NR1 1BP is an active urban area on Recorder Road, 0.3km from The Close in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Thorpe Hamlet ward and the Norwich South constituency.
For families considering a move, NR1 1BP represents a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. An established, mature community with an average age of 68 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (201 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £128k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 6.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NR1 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00136550 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RECORDER ROAD, NR1 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RECORDER ROAD, NR1 1BP.
163
68
£ 42,300 /yr
7%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR1 1BP 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.
Area Character
NR1 1BP is a settled retirement community — average age 68, 71% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £128k. Property prices are trending up 6.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR1 1BP. The average age is 67.6. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 120,000
60 sales · Mean £ 126,155
Terraced
£ 370,000
1 sales · Mean £ 370,000
Detached
£ 305,000
1 sales · Mean £ 305,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NR1 1BP are high at 201 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
Charles Darwin Primary School
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Jane Austen College
The Free School Norwich
Lionwood Junior School
Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery
Mousehold Infant & Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
93 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Castle Service Station0.3 km
- Grape Tree0.7 km
- Macaron And More0.8 km
- Montezumas0.8 km
- + 88 more
Pub, NightClub
89 nearby- Boom Battle Bar0.6 km
- Lamb Inn0.8 km
- Last Pub Standing0.4 km
- The Garnet0.9 km
- Chambers Cocktail Company0.7 km
- + 84 more
Restaurant, Cafe
191 nearby- Bella Italia Norwich Red Lion Street0.8 km
- Cafe At The Castle0.6 km
- Community East0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Hank's Dirty Norwich @ Castle Social0.6 km
- + 186 more
Takeaway Shop
80 nearby- Abellio Greater Anglia0.2 km
- Indian Feast0.9 km
- Italian Street Food0.9 km
- Meat & Co.0.9 km
- Orford Plaice0.8 km
- + 75 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Gothic Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
- Central Hotel0.1 km
- Holiday Inn Norwich City0.7 km
- Abbey Guest House0.5 km
- Marlborough Guest House0.5 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- One Stop Stores0.1 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Tesco Stores0.8 km
- Morrison Supermarket0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich0.2 km
- Brundall Gardens7.7 km
- Salhouse7.8 km
Bus Stops
- Norwich Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NR11BP · Data under Open Government Licence