NR2 1AT is an up-and-coming urban area on Exchange Street, 0.1km from Norwich in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Mancroft ward and the Norwich South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (275 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for NR2 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00173827 (shared with 100 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EXCHANGE STREET, NR2 1AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EXCHANGE STREET, NR2 1AT.
381
40
£ 0 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NR2 1AT 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR2 1AT. 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
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 rates near NR2 1AT are high at 275 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
Jane Austen College
The Free School Norwich
Bignold Primary School and Nursery
Charles Darwin Primary School
Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery
Avenue Junior School
George White Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
135 nearby- Afrodita0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Card Factory0.8 km
- Howard & Son Fish Merchant Game Dealer0.5 km
- Peter Family Butchers0.8 km
- + 130 more
Pub, NightClub
109 nearby- Chambers Cocktail Company0.4 km
- Golden Star0.4 km
- Kings Head Public House0.6 km
- Norwich Puppet Theatre0.8 km
- Six Yard Bars @ Junkyard Market0.6 km
- + 104 more
Restaurant, Cafe
267 nearby- 68K Coffee0.6 km
- Ali Tandoori0.6 km
- Bei Tante Anne0.4 km
- Cafe Norwich0.8 km
- Cafe On The Corner0.8 km
- + 262 more
Takeaway Shop
81 nearby- Norwich Pizza And Kebab0.6 km
- Pizza Go Go0.5 km
- The Fish N Chip Shop0.8 km
- A Taste Of Punjab Indian Take Away0.1 km
- Coral Bay Caribbean Takeaway0.1 km
- + 76 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Premier Inn0.3 km
- 38 St Giles Boutique Bed And Breakfrast0.2 km
- Riverside Hotel0.9 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
- Wedgewood Guest House0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
- One Stop Stores0.7 km
- Morrison Supermarket0.3 km
- Co-op Foodstore0.9 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich1.0 km
- Salhouse8.4 km
- Brundall Gardens8.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NR21AT · Data under Open Government Licence