Is NR1 1ET a safe place to live?

Crime rates in NR1 1ET are higher than average, at 193 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

How much do houses cost in NR1 1ET?

The average property price in NR1 1ET is currently around £437k.

What is the population of NR1 1ET?

The population for the NR1 1ET area is approximately 262 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Norwich, East of England

OLD LIBRARY MEWS, NR1 1ET House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD LIBRARY MEWS, NR1 1ET.

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Population

262

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR1 1ET 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.

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1/10

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1/10

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10/10

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9/10

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6/10

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10/10

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5/10

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4/10

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6/10

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Area Character

NR1 1ET is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £437k.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR1 1ET is an active urban area on Old Library Mews, 0.4km from Thorpe Hamlet in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Thorpe Hamlet ward and the Norwich South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NR1 1ET offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (193 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £437k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR1 1ET are sourced from Output Area E00187966 (shared with 10 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 1ET. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.2%

Asian / British Asian5.3%

Black / African / Caribbean1.1%

Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

65%Active

FT: 41%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 395,000

7 sales · Mean £ 403,928

Semi-Detached

£ 430,000

1 sales · Mean £ 430,000

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

Crime rates near NR1 1ET are high at 193 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences370

Shoplifting196

Anti-social behaviour134

Criminal damage and arson66

Public order64

school Local Schools

Charles Darwin Primary School

Outstanding362 pupils0.3 km

Lionwood Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding216 pupils0.7 km

Lionwood Junior School

Good274 pupils0.8 km

Notre Dame High School, Norwich

Outstanding1528 pupils1.0 km

The Free School Norwich

Good183 pupils1.1 km

Jane Austen College

Good1055 pupils1.2 km

Mousehold Infant & Nursery School

Outstanding240 pupils1.4 km

Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery

Good202 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

48 nearby

One Stop Shop0.7 km
Wensum Food \& Wine0.9 km
Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
Moolahs News \& Convenience Store1.0 km
Oh So Sweet1.0 km
+ 43 more

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

69 nearby

Chambers Cocktail Company0.9 km
Norwich Puppet Theatre1.0 km
The Adam And Eve Public House0.8 km
The Red Lion Bishopgate0.5 km
Copacubana0.7 km
+ 64 more

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

133 nearby

Bei Tante Anne0.9 km
Carberrys0.9 km
Magistrates Cafeteria0.9 km
Mills \& Reeve Staff Restaurant1.0 km
Nuffield Health \& Welbeing Cafe0.8 km
+ 128 more

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby

Bishop Bridge Fish And Chips0.7 km
Happy View0.8 km
Lotus House0.7 km
Pizza Go Go0.9 km
Duck Si Fu0.9 km
+ 37 more

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby

Abbey Guest House0.3 km
Marlborough Guest House0.3 km
Riverside Hotel0.2 km
Travelodge0.5 km
Central Hotel0.1 km
+ 2 more

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Supermarkets