Postcode Analysis Norwich, East of England

ST MICHAEL AT PLEAS, NR3 1EP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MICHAEL AT PLEAS, NR3 1EP.

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Population

325

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR3 1EP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NR3 1EP spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £160k. Property prices are trending down 23.3% year-on-year.

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

NR3 1EP is an active urban area on St Michael At Pleas, 0.2km from Norwich: St. Andrew in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Thorpe Hamlet ward and the Norwich South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NR3 1EP offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (317 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 23.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NR3 1EP are sourced from Output Area E00187884 (shared with 62 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 1EP. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.8%
Asian / British Asian13.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed11.5%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 245,000

14 sales · Mean £ 239,464

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

Crime rates near NR3 1EP are high at 317 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 offences697
Anti-social behaviour239
Shoplifting216
Public order146
Criminal damage and arson110

school Local Schools

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Jane Austen College

Good1055 pupils0.4 km
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Charles Darwin Primary School

Outstanding362 pupils0.5 km
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The Free School Norwich

Good183 pupils0.8 km
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Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery

Good202 pupils0.8 km
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Notre Dame High School, Norwich

Outstanding1528 pupils0.9 km
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Bignold Primary School and Nursery

Good453 pupils1.0 km
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Mousehold Infant & Nursery School

Outstanding240 pupils1.2 km
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George White Junior School

Good311 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

131 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Castle Service Station0.3 km
  • Grape Tree0.5 km
  • Macaron And More0.4 km
  • Montezumas0.4 km
  • + 126 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

111 nearby
  • Boom Battle Bar0.4 km
  • Lamb Inn0.5 km
  • Last Pub Standing0.3 km
  • The Garnet0.4 km
  • Chambers Cocktail Company0.2 km
  • + 106 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

258 nearby
  • Bella Italia Norwich Red Lion Street0.5 km
  • Cafe At The Castle0.3 km
  • Community East0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Deaf Connexions Cafe0.9 km
  • + 253 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

81 nearby
  • Abellio Greater Anglia0.7 km
  • Indian Feast0.4 km
  • Italian Street Food0.4 km
  • Meat & Co.0.4 km
  • Orford Plaice0.5 km
  • + 76 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • Gothic Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
  • Central Hotel0.7 km
  • Number 170.3 km
  • Stepping Stones Cafe @ YMCA Central0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Lucky Fortune Asian Market0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • One Stop Stores0.5 km
  • Morrison Supermarket0.5 km
  • Co-op Foodstore0.8 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich0.7 km
  • Salhouse8.0 km
  • Brundall Gardens8.2 km