NR1 1FA is an active urban area located 0.2km from Ber Street in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Thorpe Hamlet ward and the Norwich South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NR1 1FA offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Norwich.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 123 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for NR1 1FA are sourced from Output Area E00173860 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NR1 1FA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR1 1FA.
199
33
£ 42,300 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR1 1FA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NR1 1FA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 27% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR1 1FA. The average age is 33.1. 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 1FA is above average at 123 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.
school Local Schools
Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Charles Darwin Primary School
The Free School Norwich
Lakenham Primary School
Bignold Primary School and Nursery
Jane Austen College
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
The Wherry School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
106 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Castle Service Station0.5 km
- Grape Tree0.5 km
- Macaron And More0.7 km
- Montezumas0.7 km
- + 101 more
Pub, NightClub
85 nearby- Boom Battle Bar0.5 km
- Lamb Inn0.7 km
- Last Pub Standing0.5 km
- The Garnet0.8 km
- Queen Of Iceni0.2 km
- + 80 more
Restaurant, Cafe
212 nearby- Bella Italia Norwich Red Lion Street0.6 km
- Cafe At The Castle0.6 km
- Community East0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Hank's Dirty Norwich @ Castle Social0.5 km
- + 207 more
Takeaway Shop
78 nearby- Abellio Greater Anglia0.4 km
- Indian Feast0.8 km
- Italian Street Food0.8 km
- Meat & Co.0.8 km
- Orford Plaice0.6 km
- + 73 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Travelodge0.7 km
- Abbey Guest House0.7 km
- Marlborough Guest House0.7 km
- Tudor House0.7 km
- Wedgewood Guest House0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- One Stop Stores0.5 km
- Co-op Foodstore0.4 km
- Morrison Supermarket0.7 km
- Lucky Fortune Asian Market0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich0.5 km
- Brundall Gardens7.9 km
- Salhouse8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Norwich Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NR11FA · Data under Open Government Licence