Postcode Analysis Norwich, East of England

LOWER GOAT LANE, NR2 1EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER GOAT LANE, NR2 1EL.

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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 1EL 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 1EL is an up-and-coming urban area on Lower Goat Lane, 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 (295 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for NR2 1EL 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 1EL. 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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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 1EL are high at 295 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 offences535
Shoplifting408
Anti-social behaviour313
Public order169
Other theft104

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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Bignold Primary School and Nursery

Good453 pupils0.6 km
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Charles Darwin Primary School

Outstanding362 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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Avenue Junior School

Good464 pupils1.3 km
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The Parkside School, Norwich

Outstanding176 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

107 nearby
  • Chambers Cocktail Company0.5 km
  • Golden Star0.4 km
  • Kings Head Public House0.7 km
  • Norwich Puppet Theatre0.9 km
  • Six Yard Bars @ Junkyard Market0.6 km
  • + 102 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

263 nearby
  • 68K Coffee0.6 km
  • Ali Tandoori0.6 km
  • Bei Tante Anne0.5 km
  • Cafe Norwich0.8 km
  • Cafe On The Corner0.8 km
  • + 258 more
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Takeaway Shop

79 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 Away0.2 km
  • Coral Bay Caribbean Takeaway0.2 km
  • + 74 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.3 km
  • 38 St Giles Boutique Bed And Breakfrast0.1 km
  • Travelodge0.7 km
  • Wedgewood Guest House0.9 km
  • Gothic Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • One Stop Stores0.9 km
  • Morrison Supermarket0.3 km
  • Co-op Foodstore0.8 km
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich1.1 km
  • Salhouse8.5 km
  • Brundall Gardens8.6 km