Postcode Analysis Norwich, East of England

LOWES YARD, NR3 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWES YARD, NR3 1AW.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

65%

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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10/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NR3 1AW spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £175k.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR3 1AW is an up-and-coming urban area on Lowes Yard, 0.2km from Coslany 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, areas dominated by food and entertainment. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (203 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for NR3 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00136424 (shared with 32 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 NR3 1AW. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.2%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 175,000

1 sales · Mean £ 175,000

Flat

£ 147,000

2 sales · Mean £ 147,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near NR3 1AW are high at 203 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 offences371
Shoplifting183
Anti-social behaviour170
Public order80
Criminal damage and arson71

school Local Schools

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Jane Austen College

Good1055 pupils0.1 km
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Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery

Good202 pupils0.6 km
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Charles Darwin Primary School

Outstanding362 pupils0.9 km
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The Free School Norwich

Good183 pupils1.0 km
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George White Junior School

Good311 pupils1.1 km
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Angel Road Infant School

Requires Improvement249 pupils1.1 km
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Angel Road Junior School

Requires Improvement277 pupils1.1 km
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Bignold Primary School and Nursery

Good453 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

134 nearby
  • Bread Source0.6 km
  • City Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Ernie's Zero Waste Shop0.5 km
  • Norfolk Daily Fresh0.6 km
  • Norwich Cauldron0.5 km
  • + 129 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

106 nearby
  • Cactus Cafe Bar0.5 km
  • Epic Studios0.5 km
  • Marlborough Arms0.8 km
  • The Artichoke0.7 km
  • The Cottage0.7 km
  • + 101 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

245 nearby
  • Danomeys0.9 km
  • The Plasterers Arms0.5 km
  • Urban Lounge0.8 km
  • Antep Kitchen Turkish Restaurant0.8 km
  • Bowling House0.7 km
  • + 240 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Farm Foods0.4 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Roys0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

80 nearby
  • Bengal Palace0.6 km
  • Great Wall0.9 km
  • No 1 Kebab And Pizza0.8 km
  • Shah Zahan1.0 km
  • Welcome Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • + 75 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Number 170.1 km
  • Premier Inn0.2 km
  • 38 St Giles Boutique Bed And Breakfrast0.6 km
  • Riverside Hotel1.0 km
  • Travelodge0.7 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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