NR3 1EG is a safe, established residential area on Waterloo Road, 0.2km from New Catton in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Sewell ward and the Norwich North constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 17.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NR3 1EG are sourced from Output Area E00136501 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATERLOO ROAD, NR3 1EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERLOO ROAD, NR3 1EG.
277
37
£ 41,100 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR3 1EG 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 1EG spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. £162k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 17.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR3 1EG. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 159,250
12 sales · Mean £ 160,625
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
5 sales · Mean £ 151,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR3 1EG has low crime rates — 35 incidents 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
Sewell Park Academy
George White Junior School
St. Clements Hill Primary Academy
Mousehold Infant & Nursery School
Jane Austen College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- One Stop Shop0.8 km
- Afrodita0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Card Factory0.7 km
- Peter Family Butchers0.7 km
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Prince Of Denmark Pub0.6 km
- Kings Head Public House0.9 km
- Norwich Puppet Theatre1.0 km
- Six Yard Bars @ Junkyard Market0.9 km
- White Lion0.9 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Dragon City0.8 km
- 68K Coffee0.9 km
- Ali Tandoori0.9 km
- Cafe Norwich0.7 km
- Cafe On The Corner0.7 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Golden Chips0.8 km
- Golden Place1.0 km
- Good World Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Norwich Pizza And Kebab0.9 km
- The Fish N Chip Shop0.7 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco Express0.3 km
- Co-op Foodstore1.0 km
- Roys0.7 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Gothic Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
- Aylwyne House0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich1.9 km
- Salhouse7.6 km
- Brundall Gardens8.7 km
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Postcode Profile: NR31EG · Data under Open Government Licence