Postcode Analysis Norwich, East of England

WATERLOO ROAD, NR3 1EH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERLOO ROAD, NR3 1EH.

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Population

229

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 41,100 /yr

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Employed

72%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR3 1EH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NR3 1EH — age 38, 46% ownership, 43% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 76.3% year-on-year.

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

NR3 1EH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Waterloo Road, 0.2km from Catton, New in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Sewell ward and the Norwich North constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £219k, up 76.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NR3 1EH are sourced from Output Area E00136516 (shared with 10 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 1EH. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

72%Active
FT: 51%
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

£ 196,500

4 sales · Mean £ 239,250

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

1 sales · Mean £ 270,000

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

NR3 1EH has low crime rates — 38 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.

Violence and sexual offences122
Anti-social behaviour41
Criminal damage and arson40
Shoplifting30
Public order23

school Local Schools

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Angel Road Junior School

Requires Improvement277 pupils0.3 km
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Angel Road Infant School

Requires Improvement249 pupils0.3 km
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Sewell Park Academy

Good651 pupils0.4 km
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George White Junior School

Good311 pupils0.6 km
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Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery

Good202 pupils0.6 km
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St. Clements Hill Primary Academy

Requires Improvement137 pupils0.7 km
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Mousehold Infant & Nursery School

Outstanding240 pupils0.9 km
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Jane Austen College

Good1055 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

49 nearby
  • Bread Source0.5 km
  • City Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Ernie's Zero Waste Shop0.6 km
  • Norfolk Daily Fresh0.5 km
  • Norwich Cauldron0.6 km
  • + 44 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Angel Gardens / Devil's Kitchen0.3 km
  • Cactus Cafe Bar0.6 km
  • Epic Studios0.6 km
  • Marlborough Arms0.5 km
  • The Artichoke0.5 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Danomeys0.2 km
  • The Plasterers Arms0.8 km
  • Urban Lounge0.3 km
  • Cafe Norwich0.8 km
  • Cafe On The Corner0.8 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • Co-op Foodstore0.9 km
  • Roys0.8 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Home Bargains1.0 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Bengal Palace0.5 km
  • Family Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Great Wall0.4 km
  • No 1 Kebab And Pizza0.4 km
  • Shah Zahan0.2 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Gothic Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
  • Aylwyne House0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich1.9 km
  • Salhouse7.4 km
  • Brundall Gardens8.6 km