NR1 1DJ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km from The Close in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Thorpe Hamlet ward and the Norwich South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NR1 1DJ offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 88% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (231 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for NR1 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00187974 (shared with 60 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NR1 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR1 1DJ.
216
32
£ 42,300 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR1 1DJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NR1 1DJ is a young, economically active community — 68% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 32, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR1 1DJ. The average age is 31.8. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NR1 1DJ are high at 231 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
Notre Dame High School, Norwich
The Free School Norwich
Jane Austen College
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
Lionwood Junior School
Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery
Bignold Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
111 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Castle Service Station0.2 km
- Grape Tree0.6 km
- Macaron And More0.6 km
- Montezumas0.7 km
- + 106 more
Pub, NightClub
93 nearby- Boom Battle Bar0.5 km
- Lamb Inn0.7 km
- Last Pub Standing0.3 km
- The Garnet0.7 km
- Chambers Cocktail Company0.6 km
- + 88 more
Restaurant, Cafe
235 nearby- Bella Italia Norwich Red Lion Street0.7 km
- Cafe At The Castle0.5 km
- Community East0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Hank's Dirty Norwich @ Castle Social0.5 km
- + 230 more
Takeaway Shop
83 nearby- Abellio Greater Anglia0.2 km
- Indian Feast0.7 km
- Italian Street Food0.7 km
- Meat & Co.0.7 km
- Orford Plaice0.7 km
- + 78 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Travelodge0.9 km
- Gothic Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
- Abbey Guest House0.6 km
- Marlborough Guest House0.6 km
- Central Hotel0.2 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Lucky Fortune Asian Market0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- One Stop Stores0.0 km
- Morrison Supermarket0.7 km
- Co-op Foodstore0.3 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich0.2 km
- Brundall Gardens7.8 km
- Salhouse7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Norwich Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NR11DJ · Data under Open Government Licence