NR2 1DZ is an up-and-coming urban area on Pottergate, 0.2km from Westwick in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Mancroft ward and the Norwich South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NR2 1DZ is a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (168 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1DZ are sourced from Output Area E00136430 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POTTERGATE, NR2 1DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POTTERGATE, NR2 1DZ.
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41
£ 0 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR2 1DZ 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.
Area Character
NR2 1DZ 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR2 1DZ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 114,800
2 sales · Mean £ 114,800
Terraced
£ 820,000
1 sales · Mean £ 820,000
Detached
£ 410,000
1 sales · Mean £ 410,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NR2 1DZ are high at 168 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
Bignold Primary School and Nursery
The Free School Norwich
Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Charles Darwin Primary School
Avenue Junior School
Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery
The Parkside School, Norwich
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
137 nearby- Afrodita0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Card Factory0.8 km
- Howard & Son Fish Merchant Game Dealer0.7 km
- Peter Family Butchers0.8 km
- + 132 more
Pub, NightClub
99 nearby- Chambers Cocktail Company0.7 km
- Golden Star0.4 km
- Kings Head Public House0.8 km
- Six Yard Bars @ Junkyard Market0.5 km
- Louis Marchesi0.8 km
- + 94 more
Restaurant, Cafe
255 nearby- 68K Coffee0.7 km
- Ali Tandoori0.7 km
- Bei Tante Anne0.7 km
- Cafe Norwich0.9 km
- Cafe On The Corner0.8 km
- + 250 more
Takeaway Shop
79 nearby- Norwich Pizza And Kebab0.7 km
- Pizza Go Go0.7 km
- The Fish N Chip Shop0.9 km
- A Taste Of Punjab Indian Take Away0.4 km
- Coral Bay Caribbean Takeaway0.4 km
- + 74 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Premier Inn0.4 km
- 38 St Giles Boutique Bed And Breakfrast0.2 km
- Travelodge1.0 km
- Beaufort Lodge0.7 km
- Wedgewood Guest House0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Morrison Supermarket0.5 km
- Co-op Foodstore0.5 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich1.4 km
- Salhouse8.6 km
- Brundall Gardens8.9 km
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Postcode Profile: NR21DZ · Data under Open Government Licence