Postcode Analysis Norwich, East of England

ST GREGORYS ALLEY, NR2 1ER House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST GREGORYS ALLEY, NR2 1ER.

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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 1ER 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 1ER is an up-and-coming urban area on St Gregorys Alley, 0.2km from Norwich in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Mancroft ward and the Norwich South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NR2 1ER 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. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (289 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for NR2 1ER 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 1ER. 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 1ER are high at 289 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 offences490
Shoplifting312
Anti-social behaviour267
Public order151
Criminal damage and arson97

school Local Schools

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Jane Austen College

Good1055 pupils0.3 km
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Bignold Primary School and Nursery

Good453 pupils0.7 km
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The Free School Norwich

Good183 pupils0.7 km
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Charles Darwin Primary School

Outstanding362 pupils0.9 km
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Notre Dame High School, Norwich

Outstanding1528 pupils0.9 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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Angel Road Junior School

Requires Improvement277 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

137 nearby
  • Afrodita0.5 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Card Factory0.7 km
  • Howard & Son Fish Merchant Game Dealer0.5 km
  • Peter Family Butchers0.7 km
  • + 132 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

106 nearby
  • Chambers Cocktail Company0.5 km
  • Golden Star0.3 km
  • Kings Head Public House0.6 km
  • Norwich Puppet Theatre0.9 km
  • Six Yard Bars @ Junkyard Market0.5 km
  • + 101 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

259 nearby
  • 68K Coffee0.6 km
  • Ali Tandoori0.6 km
  • Bei Tante Anne0.5 km
  • Cafe Norwich0.7 km
  • Cafe On The Corner0.7 km
  • + 254 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

78 nearby
  • Norwich Pizza And Kebab0.5 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.5 km
  • The Fish N Chip Shop0.7 km
  • A Taste Of Punjab Indian Take Away0.3 km
  • Coral Bay Caribbean Takeaway0.2 km
  • + 73 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.2 km
  • 38 St Giles Boutique Bed And Breakfrast0.2 km
  • Travelodge0.8 km
  • Beaufort Lodge1.0 km
  • Wedgewood Guest House0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • One Stop Stores0.9 km
  • Morrison Supermarket0.4 km
  • Co-op Foodstore0.7 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich1.1 km
  • Salhouse8.4 km
  • Brundall Gardens8.7 km