Postcode Analysis Norwich, East of England

CASTLE MEADOW, NR2 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE MEADOW, NR2 1BG.

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Population

226

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR2 1BG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
workEmployment
5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

NR2 1BG has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

NR2 1BG is an up-and-coming urban area on Castle Meadow, 0.2km from Westwick in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Mancroft ward and the Norwich South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NR2 1BG is a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (199 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £230k. 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 NR2 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00136430 (shared with 17 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 1BG. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 230,000

15 sales · Mean £ 225,566

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

Crime rates near NR2 1BG are high at 199 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 offences377
Shoplifting264
Anti-social behaviour233
Public order135
Criminal damage and arson93

school Local Schools

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Jane Austen College

Good1055 pupils0.4 km
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Bignold Primary School and Nursery

Good453 pupils0.6 km
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The Free School Norwich

Good183 pupils0.8 km
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Notre Dame High School, Norwich

Outstanding1528 pupils1.0 km
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Charles Darwin Primary School

Outstanding362 pupils1.0 km
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Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery

Good202 pupils1.1 km
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Avenue Junior School

Good464 pupils1.2 km
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The Parkside School, Norwich

Outstanding176 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

138 nearby
  • Afrodita0.6 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Card Factory0.8 km
  • Howard & Son Fish Merchant Game Dealer0.6 km
  • Peter Family Butchers0.8 km
  • + 133 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

103 nearby
  • Chambers Cocktail Company0.6 km
  • Golden Star0.4 km
  • Kings Head Public House0.7 km
  • Norwich Puppet Theatre1.0 km
  • Six Yard Bars @ Junkyard Market0.5 km
  • + 98 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

259 nearby
  • 68K Coffee0.7 km
  • Ali Tandoori0.7 km
  • Bei Tante Anne0.6 km
  • Cafe Norwich0.8 km
  • Cafe On The Corner0.8 km
  • + 254 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

81 nearby
  • Norwich Pizza And Kebab0.6 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.6 km
  • The Fish N Chip Shop0.8 km
  • A Taste Of Punjab Indian Take Away0.3 km
  • Coral Bay Caribbean Takeaway0.3 km
  • + 76 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.3 km
  • 38 St Giles Boutique Bed And Breakfrast0.1 km
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • Beaufort Lodge0.9 km
  • Wedgewood Guest House0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Morrison Supermarket0.4 km
  • Co-op Foodstore0.6 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich1.2 km
  • Salhouse8.5 km
  • Brundall Gardens8.8 km