NR1 1DL is a mixed residential area located 0.9km from Bracondale in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Thorpe Hamlet ward and the Norwich South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for NR1 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00136542 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NR1 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR1 1DL.
262
37
£ 42,300 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
74% of homes in NR1 1DL are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 37).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR1 1DL. The average age is 37.1. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NR1 1DL is moderate at 89 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
Lakenham Primary School
The Free School Norwich
Trowse Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Queen Of Iceni0.7 km
- The Waterfront0.9 km
- Jubilee Public House0.7 km
- Canary Social Club0.3 km
- TGI Fridays0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Estabulo Bar \& Grill0.8 km
- Hollywood Bowl0.8 km
- Odeon Cinema0.7 km
- Departure Lounge0.9 km
- Salls Lokma1.0 km
- + 22 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- One Stop Shop1.0 km
- Shaw Trust0.9 km
- W H Smith0.7 km
- B&M Retail Ltd0.6 km
- Poundland0.6 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Riverside Hotel0.8 km
- Central Hotel0.8 km
- Holiday Inn Norwich City0.5 km
- Abbey Guest House0.4 km
- Marlborough Guest House0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Abellio Greater Anglia0.7 km
- Corner Chippy1.0 km
- Indian Flavours0.5 km
- Shanghai Court0.8 km
- Pizza Oro0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- One Stop Stores0.9 km
- Co-op Foodstore0.7 km
- Morrison's Petrol Station0.6 km
- Morrison's Supermarket0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich0.7 km
- Brundall Gardens7.0 km
- Salhouse7.7 km
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Postcode Profile: NR11DL · Data under Open Government Licence