Postcode Analysis Norwich, East of England

CALVERT STREET, NR3 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CALVERT STREET, NR3 1BJ.

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Population

147

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Avg Age

68

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

14%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NR3 1BJ 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.

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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

NR3 1BJ has a significant social housing presence — 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

NR3 1BJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Calvert Street, 0.2km from Coslany in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Mancroft ward and the Norwich South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NR3 1BJ is an older retirement area, many residents well beyond working age. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. Average age 68 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 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 high (150 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £249k. 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 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00136398 (shared with 21 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 1BJ. 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

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

14%Active
FT: 6%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 306,250

2 sales · Mean £ 306,250

Flat

£ 137,000

1 sales · Mean £ 137,000

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

Crime rates near NR3 1BJ are high at 150 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.

Violence and sexual offences310
Anti-social behaviour142
Shoplifting75
Criminal damage and arson59
Public order53

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 pupils0.5 km
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Charles Darwin Primary School

Outstanding362 pupils0.9 km
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George White Junior School

Good311 pupils1.0 km
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Angel Road Infant School

Requires Improvement249 pupils1.0 km
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Angel Road Junior School

Requires Improvement277 pupils1.0 km
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The Free School Norwich

Good183 pupils1.1 km
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Mousehold Infant & Nursery School

Outstanding240 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

132 nearby
  • Bread Source0.5 km
  • City Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Ernie's Zero Waste Shop0.5 km
  • Norfolk Daily Fresh0.6 km
  • Norwich Cauldron0.4 km
  • + 127 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

106 nearby
  • Cactus Cafe Bar0.5 km
  • Epic Studios0.5 km
  • Marlborough Arms0.7 km
  • The Artichoke0.6 km
  • The Cottage0.7 km
  • + 101 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

243 nearby
  • Danomeys0.8 km
  • The Plasterers Arms0.4 km
  • Urban Lounge0.7 km
  • Antep Kitchen Turkish Restaurant0.9 km
  • Bowling House0.7 km
  • + 238 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Farm Foods0.5 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Roys0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

84 nearby
  • Bengal Palace0.6 km
  • Family Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Great Wall0.8 km
  • No 1 Kebab And Pizza0.8 km
  • Shah Zahan0.9 km
  • + 79 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Number 170.1 km
  • Premier Inn0.3 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
  • Salhouse8.0 km
  • Brundall Gardens8.5 km