NR3 1EL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Clare Close, 0.2km from Catton, New in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Sewell ward and the Norwich North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NR3 1EL offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £132k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 8.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NR3 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00136516 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLARE CLOSE, NR3 1EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLARE CLOSE, NR3 1EL.
229
38
£ 41,100 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR3 1EL 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.
Area Character
NR3 1EL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 8.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR3 1EL. 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
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
Flat
£ 122,000
4 sales · Mean £ 124,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR3 1EL has low crime rates — 37 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
Sewell Park Academy
George White Junior School
Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery
St. Clements Hill Primary Academy
Mousehold Infant & Nursery School
Jane Austen College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Angel Stores0.3 km
- Spar Foodstore0.6 km
- Waterloo Food And Wine Convenience Store0.4 km
- Foodbycpc0.8 km
- M \& M Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 42 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Aylwyne House0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Catherine Wheel0.7 km
- The Fat Cat Brewery Tap0.2 km
- The Leopard Public House0.7 km
- The Rosebery0.0 km
- Norwich Social Club0.8 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Food Nest0.6 km
- John Boag House Canteen - OCS0.7 km
- Essence Of Indulgence0.7 km
- Expresso Cafe0.4 km
- Kofra0.3 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Home Bargains1.0 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Co-op Foodstore0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Bombay Spice0.7 km
- Canaries Kebab And Pizza0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- China Star0.4 km
- Star Fish Bar0.7 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich2.0 km
- Salhouse7.3 km
- Brundall Gardens8.6 km
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Postcode Profile: NR31EL · Data under Open Government Licence