Postcode Analysis Norwich, East of England

PRINCE OF WALES ROAD, NR1 1DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCE OF WALES ROAD, NR1 1DG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

336

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR1 1DG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

At 76% private renter occupancy, NR1 1DG is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

home £305,000 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR1 1DG is a lively urban neighbourhood on Prince Of Wales Road, 0.3km from The Close in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Thorpe Hamlet ward and the Norwich South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NR1 1DG offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Norwich.

Safety: Crime rates are high (225 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £305k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR1 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00188007 (shared with 29 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 NR1 1DG. The average age is 30.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.8%
Asian / British Asian16.4%
Black / African / Caribbean4.5%
Other / Mixed10.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 247,500

2 sales · Mean £ 247,500

Detached

£ 400,000

1 sales · Mean £ 400,000

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

Crime rates near NR1 1DG are high at 225 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 offences567
Anti-social behaviour178
Criminal damage and arson88
Public order82
Other theft81

school Local Schools

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Charles Darwin Primary School

Outstanding362 pupils0.1 km
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Notre Dame High School, Norwich

Outstanding1528 pupils0.8 km
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Jane Austen College

Good1055 pupils0.8 km
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The Free School Norwich

Good183 pupils0.8 km
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Lionwood Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding216 pupils1.1 km
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Lionwood Junior School

Good274 pupils1.1 km
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Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery

Good202 pupils1.1 km
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Bignold Primary School and Nursery

Good453 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

122 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Castle Service Station0.1 km
  • Grape Tree0.5 km
  • Macaron And More0.6 km
  • Montezumas0.6 km
  • + 117 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

95 nearby
  • Boom Battle Bar0.5 km
  • Lamb Inn0.6 km
  • Last Pub Standing0.2 km
  • The Garnet0.7 km
  • Chambers Cocktail Company0.6 km
  • + 90 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

244 nearby
  • Bella Italia Norwich Red Lion Street0.6 km
  • Cafe At The Castle0.4 km
  • Community East0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • Hank's Dirty Norwich @ Castle Social0.5 km
  • + 239 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

85 nearby
  • Abellio Greater Anglia0.3 km
  • Indian Feast0.7 km
  • Italian Street Food0.7 km
  • Meat & Co.0.7 km
  • Orford Plaice0.6 km
  • + 80 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • Gothic Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
  • Abbey Guest House0.6 km
  • Marlborough Guest House0.7 km
  • Central Hotel0.3 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Lucky Fortune Asian Market0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • One Stop Stores0.1 km
  • Morrison Supermarket0.7 km
  • Co-op Foodstore0.3 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich0.3 km
  • Brundall Gardens7.9 km
  • Salhouse7.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Norwich Rail Station0.3 km