Postcode Analysis Norwich, East of England

BEDFORD STREET, NR2 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEDFORD STREET, NR2 1AR.

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Population

381

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

NR2 1AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

NR2 1AR is an up-and-coming urban area on Bedford Street, 0.1km from Norwich: St. Andrew in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Mancroft ward and the Norwich South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NR2 1AR 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. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (241 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for NR2 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00173827 (shared with 100 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 NR2 1AR. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.9%
Asian / British Asian7.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near NR2 1AR are high at 241 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 offences638
Shoplifting313
Anti-social behaviour310
Public order171
Criminal damage and arson112

school Local Schools

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Jane Austen College

Good1055 pupils0.4 km
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The Free School Norwich

Good183 pupils0.6 km
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Charles Darwin Primary School

Outstanding362 pupils0.6 km
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Bignold Primary School and Nursery

Good453 pupils0.8 km
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Notre Dame High School, Norwich

Outstanding1528 pupils0.8 km
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Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery

Good202 pupils1.0 km
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George White Junior School

Good311 pupils1.4 km
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Mousehold Infant & Nursery School

Outstanding240 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

135 nearby
  • Afrodita0.5 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Card Factory0.7 km
  • Howard & Son Fish Merchant Game Dealer0.4 km
  • Peter Family Butchers0.7 km
  • + 130 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

108 nearby
  • Chambers Cocktail Company0.4 km
  • Golden Star0.4 km
  • Kings Head Public House0.6 km
  • Norwich Puppet Theatre0.7 km
  • Six Yard Bars @ Junkyard Market0.6 km
  • + 103 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

266 nearby
  • 68K Coffee0.5 km
  • Ali Tandoori0.5 km
  • Bei Tante Anne0.4 km
  • Cafe Norwich0.7 km
  • Cafe On The Corner0.7 km
  • + 261 more
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Takeaway Shop

79 nearby
  • Norwich Pizza And Kebab0.5 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.4 km
  • The Fish N Chip Shop0.7 km
  • A Taste Of Punjab Indian Take Away0.2 km
  • Coral Bay Caribbean Takeaway0.2 km
  • + 74 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.2 km
  • 38 St Giles Boutique Bed And Breakfrast0.3 km
  • Riverside Hotel0.9 km
  • Travelodge0.5 km
  • Wedgewood Guest House0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • One Stop Stores0.7 km
  • Morrison Supermarket0.3 km
  • Co-op Foodstore1.0 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich0.9 km
  • Salhouse8.3 km
  • Brundall Gardens8.5 km