NR3 1DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gildencroft, 0.3km from Coslany in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Mancroft ward and the Norwich South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NR3 1DS is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £285k. 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00136408 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GILDENCROFT, NR3 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GILDENCROFT, NR3 1DS.
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39
£ 0 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR3 1DS 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
Social renting makes up 50% of tenure in NR3 1DS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR3 1DS. The average age is 39.0. 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: 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
Terraced
£ 277,500
3 sales · Mean £ 266,500
Detached
£ 290,000
2 sales · Mean £ 290,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NR3 1DS is moderate at 79 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
Angel Road Junior School
Angel Road Infant School
George White Junior School
Mousehold Infant & Nursery School
Sewell Park Academy
Nelson Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
95 nearby- Afrodita0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Card Factory0.3 km
- Howard & Son Fish Merchant Game Dealer0.5 km
- Peter Family Butchers0.2 km
- + 90 more
Pub, NightClub
81 nearby- Chambers Cocktail Company0.6 km
- Golden Star0.4 km
- Kings Head Public House0.4 km
- Norwich Puppet Theatre0.7 km
- Six Yard Bars @ Junkyard Market0.2 km
- + 76 more
Restaurant, Cafe
155 nearby- 68K Coffee0.5 km
- Ali Tandoori0.5 km
- Bei Tante Anne0.6 km
- Cafe Norwich0.4 km
- Cafe On The Corner0.3 km
- + 150 more
Takeaway Shop
61 nearby- Norwich Pizza And Kebab0.5 km
- Pizza Go Go0.6 km
- The Fish N Chip Shop0.4 km
- Bengal Palace0.4 km
- Family Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 56 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Premier Inn0.6 km
- Gothic Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
- Homestay Norwich0.7 km
- St Giles House Hotel0.8 km
- Number 170.5 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Farm Foods0.5 km
- International Supermarket0.8 km
- Norwich Shopper0.8 km
- Roys0.4 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich1.5 km
- Salhouse8.0 km
- Brundall Gardens8.8 km
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Postcode Profile: NR31DS · Data under Open Government Licence