NR1 1FY is an up-and-coming urban area on Lords Gardens, 0.4km from Ber Street in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Thorpe Hamlet ward and the Norwich South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NR1 1FY is 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. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (260 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £302k, up 65.0% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NR1 1FY are sourced from Output Area E00187858 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LORDS GARDENS, NR1 1FY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LORDS GARDENS, NR1 1FY.
295
33
£ 42,300 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR1 1FY 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.
Area Character
NR1 1FY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 29% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £302k. Property prices are trending up 65.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR1 1FY. The average age is 33.4. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 300,000
21 sales · Mean £ 270,869
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NR1 1FY are high at 260 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
Charles Darwin Primary School
Notre Dame High School, Norwich
The Free School Norwich
Jane Austen College
Bignold Primary School and Nursery
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
Lakenham Primary School
Lionwood Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
110 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Castle Service Station0.3 km
- Grape Tree0.4 km
- Macaron And More0.6 km
- Montezumas0.6 km
- + 105 more
Pub, NightClub
92 nearby- Boom Battle Bar0.4 km
- Lamb Inn0.6 km
- Last Pub Standing0.3 km
- The Garnet0.7 km
- Chambers Cocktail Company0.8 km
- + 87 more
Restaurant, Cafe
232 nearby- Bella Italia Norwich Red Lion Street0.5 km
- Cafe At The Castle0.5 km
- Community East0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Hank's Dirty Norwich @ Castle Social0.4 km
- + 227 more
Takeaway Shop
81 nearby- Abellio Greater Anglia0.3 km
- Indian Feast0.7 km
- Italian Street Food0.7 km
- Meat & Co.0.7 km
- Orford Plaice0.6 km
- + 76 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Travelodge0.8 km
- Abbey Guest House0.6 km
- Marlborough Guest House0.6 km
- Central Hotel0.4 km
- Holiday Inn Norwich City0.6 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Lucky Fortune Asian Market0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket & Cafe0.9 km
- One Stop Stores0.3 km
- Morrison Supermarket0.6 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich0.3 km
- Brundall Gardens7.9 km
- Salhouse8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Norwich Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NR11FY · Data under Open Government Licence