NR3 1AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Magdalen Street, 0.3km from Fye Bridge in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Mancroft ward and the Norwich South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £640k.
Census 2021 statistics for NR3 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00136412 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAGDALEN STREET, NR3 1AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAGDALEN STREET, NR3 1AA.
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36
£ 0 /yr
67%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NR3 1AA spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR3 1AA. The average age is 35.9. 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
Detached
£ 640,999
1 sales · Mean £ 640,999
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NR3 1AA is above average at 104 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery
Jane Austen College
George White Junior School
Angel Road Infant School
Angel Road Junior School
Mousehold Infant & Nursery School
Charles Darwin Primary School
Sewell Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
108 nearby- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- Castle Service Station0.9 km
- Macaron And More0.9 km
- Montezumas0.9 km
- Poundland1.0 km
- + 103 more
Pub, NightClub
105 nearby- Boom Battle Bar1.0 km
- Lamb Inn1.0 km
- Last Pub Standing0.9 km
- The Garnet0.9 km
- Copacubana0.7 km
- + 100 more
Restaurant, Cafe
176 nearby- Cafe At The Castle0.9 km
- Hank's Dirty Norwich @ Castle Social1.0 km
- Mamma Mia Italian Street Food @ Castle Social1.0 km
- Marmalades0.9 km
- Pizza Express1.0 km
- + 171 more
Takeaway Shop
74 nearby- Indian Feast0.9 km
- Italian Street Food0.9 km
- Meat & Co.0.9 km
- Taste Of Shanghai0.9 km
- The Big Deals Bodega0.9 km
- + 69 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Gothic Bed & Breakfast0.1 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
- 38 St Giles Boutique Bed And Breakfrast0.9 km
- Travelodge0.9 km
- Number 170.3 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Farm Foods0.7 km
- Iceland0.1 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Roys0.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich1.2 km
- Salhouse7.8 km
- Brundall Gardens8.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NR31AA · Data under Open Government Licence