NR1 1ES is a mixed residential area on Thorpe Road, 0.7km from Thorpe Hamlet 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for NR1 1ES are sourced from Output Area E00136542 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORPE ROAD, NR1 1ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORPE ROAD, NR1 1ES.
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
NR1 1ES is a high-turnover rental hub — with 74% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 1ES. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NR1 1ES is moderate at 84 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
Lakenham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Argos0.6 km
- Grasshopper Shop0.9 km
- B&M Retail Ltd0.6 km
- Poundland0.6 km
- MPS Stores0.9 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Nando's0.6 km
- Estabulo Bar \& Grill0.7 km
- Hollywood Bowl0.6 km
- Odeon Cinema0.6 km
- Olive Tree0.9 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Morrison's Petrol Station0.6 km
- Morrison's Supermarket0.6 km
- One Stop Stores0.8 km
- Co-op Foodstore0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Queen Of Iceni0.6 km
- The Waterfront0.8 km
- Fluke0.9 km
- Pogue Mahon's0.9 km
- Pure Gold1.0 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Vine Leaves0.9 km
- Master Chef0.9 km
- Piccolos0.9 km
- Chifanla0.9 km
- Corner Chippy0.8 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Central Hotel0.6 km
- Holiday Inn Norwich City0.5 km
- Abbey Guest House0.2 km
- Marlborough Guest House0.2 km
- Tudor House0.2 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich0.5 km
- Brundall Gardens7.1 km
- Salhouse7.7 km
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Postcode Profile: NR11ES · Data under Open Government Licence