NR3 1EF is a mixed residential area on Waterloo Road, 0.3km from New Catton in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Sewell ward and the Norwich North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NR3 1EF offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £200k, up 10.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NR3 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00136501 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATERLOO ROAD, NR3 1EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERLOO ROAD, NR3 1EF.
277
37
£ 41,100 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR3 1EF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NR3 1EF spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 10.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR3 1EF. The average age is 37.1. 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
£ 192,750
10 sales · Mean £ 195,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NR3 1EF is moderate at 55 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
Angel Road Junior School
Angel Road Infant School
Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery
George White Junior School
Sewell Park Academy
Jane Austen College
Mousehold Infant & Nursery School
St. Clements Hill Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- Afrodita0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Card Factory0.6 km
- Howard & Son Fish Merchant Game Dealer0.9 km
- Peter Family Butchers0.5 km
- + 50 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Golden Star0.9 km
- Kings Head Public House0.7 km
- Norwich Puppet Theatre0.9 km
- Six Yard Bars @ Junkyard Market0.7 km
- Prince Of Denmark Pub0.7 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- 68K Coffee0.8 km
- Ali Tandoori0.8 km
- Cafe Norwich0.6 km
- Cafe On The Corner0.6 km
- CityGates Church Norwich / CAP Cafe0.6 km
- + 43 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Norwich Pizza And Kebab0.8 km
- Pizza Go Go1.0 km
- The Fish N Chip Shop0.6 km
- Golden Chips0.9 km
- Good World Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Farm Foods1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Roys0.6 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Gothic Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
- Number 170.9 km
- Aylwyne House0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich1.8 km
- Salhouse7.7 km
- Brundall Gardens8.7 km
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Postcode Profile: NR31EF · Data under Open Government Licence