Postcode Analysis Norwich, East of England

STRACEY ROAD, NR1 1EZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STRACEY ROAD, NR1 1EZ.

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

216

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR1 1EZ 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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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

With 68% economic activity and an average age of 32, NR1 1EZ is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

NR1 1EZ is a lively urban neighbourhood on Stracey Road, 0.6km from Thorpe Hamlet in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Thorpe Hamlet ward and the Norwich South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NR1 1EZ offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 above average at 134 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for NR1 1EZ are sourced from Output Area E00187974 (shared with 60 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 1EZ. 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

White / British74.8%
Asian / British Asian14.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 132,500

6 sales · Mean £ 136,166

Terraced

£ 301,000

1 sales · Mean £ 301,000

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

Crime around NR1 1EZ is above average at 134 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.

Shoplifting234
Violence and sexual offences170
Anti-social behaviour85
Criminal damage and arson44
Other theft35

school Local Schools

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Lionwood Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding216 pupils0.5 km
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Charles Darwin Primary School

Outstanding362 pupils0.6 km
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Lionwood Junior School

Good274 pupils0.9 km
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Notre Dame High School, Norwich

Outstanding1528 pupils1.1 km
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The Free School Norwich

Good183 pupils1.2 km
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Lakenham Primary School

Requires Improvement402 pupils1.4 km
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Jane Austen College

Good1055 pupils1.4 km
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Mousehold Infant & Nursery School

Outstanding240 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Castle Service Station0.8 km
  • Shaw Trust0.6 km
  • W H Smith0.3 km
  • MPS Stores0.7 km
  • Ber Street Convenience Store1.0 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

40 nearby
  • Last Pub Standing0.9 km
  • Queen Of Iceni0.4 km
  • The Waterfront0.7 km
  • 9 Bar0.8 km
  • Compleat Angler0.5 km
  • + 35 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • Community East0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • Norwich Nelson (Table Table)0.5 km
  • Rooftop Gardens0.7 km
  • Estabulo Bar \& Grill0.5 km
  • + 47 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Abellio Greater Anglia0.3 km
  • Chifanla0.7 km
  • Corner Chippy0.8 km
  • Hot Grill Kebab And Pizza0.9 km
  • Indian Flavours0.1 km
  • + 23 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Abbey Guest House0.0 km
  • Marlborough Guest House0.0 km
  • Tudor House0.2 km
  • Riverside Hotel0.4 km
  • Travelodge0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • One Stop Stores0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Co-op Foodstore0.3 km
  • Morrison's Petrol Station0.5 km
  • Morrison's Supermarket0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich0.3 km
  • Brundall Gardens7.3 km
  • Salhouse7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Norwich Rail Station0.3 km