NR3 1AR is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Coslany in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Mancroft ward and the Norwich South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NR3 1AR is an older retirement area, many residents well beyond working age. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 68) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 6% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 135 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 NR3 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00136398 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NR3 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR3 1AR.
147
68
£ 0 /yr
14%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR3 1AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 68% social renting, NR3 1AR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 NR3 1AR. The average age is 68.0. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NR3 1AR is above average at 135 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
Jane Austen College
Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery
Charles Darwin Primary School
Angel Road Junior School
Angel Road Infant School
George White Junior School
Mousehold Infant & Nursery School
The Free School Norwich
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
116 nearby- Bread Source0.5 km
- City Convenience Store0.3 km
- Ernie's Zero Waste Shop0.4 km
- Norfolk Daily Fresh0.5 km
- Norwich Cauldron0.4 km
- + 111 more
Pub, NightClub
106 nearby- Cactus Cafe Bar0.4 km
- Epic Studios0.4 km
- Marlborough Arms0.7 km
- The Artichoke0.5 km
- The Cottage0.6 km
- + 101 more
Restaurant, Cafe
220 nearby- Danomeys0.7 km
- The Plasterers Arms0.4 km
- Urban Lounge0.7 km
- Antep Kitchen Turkish Restaurant0.8 km
- Bowling House0.7 km
- + 215 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Farm Foods0.5 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Roys0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
81 nearby- Bengal Palace0.5 km
- Family Fish Bar0.9 km
- Great Wall0.8 km
- No 1 Kebab And Pizza0.7 km
- Shah Zahan0.8 km
- + 76 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Number 170.2 km
- Premier Inn0.3 km
- 38 St Giles Boutique Bed And Breakfrast0.7 km
- Travelodge0.8 km
- Homestay Norwich0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich1.2 km
- Salhouse8.0 km
- Brundall Gardens8.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NR31AR · Data under Open Government Licence