NR3 1EQ is a safe, established residential area on Traverse Street, 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. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NR3 1EQ are sourced from Output Area E00136501 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TRAVERSE STREET, NR3 1EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TRAVERSE STREET, NR3 1EQ.
277
37
£ 41,100 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR3 1EQ 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
No single demographic signal dominates NR3 1EQ — age 37, 36% ownership, 56% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR3 1EQ. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR3 1EQ has low crime rates — 41 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
54 nearby- Afrodita0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Card Factory0.7 km
- Peter Family Butchers0.6 km
- Q D Stores0.7 km
- + 49 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Kings Head Public House0.8 km
- Norwich Puppet Theatre1.0 km
- Six Yard Bars @ Junkyard Market0.9 km
- Prince Of Denmark Pub0.7 km
- White Lion0.9 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- 68K Coffee0.9 km
- Ali Tandoori0.9 km
- Cafe Norwich0.7 km
- Cafe On The Corner0.7 km
- CityGates Church Norwich / CAP Cafe0.7 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Norwich Pizza And Kebab0.9 km
- The Fish N Chip Shop0.7 km
- Golden Chips0.8 km
- Good World Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Bombay Spice0.5 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- Roys0.7 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Gothic Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
- Number 171.0 km
- Aylwyne House0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich1.9 km
- Salhouse7.6 km
- Brundall Gardens8.8 km
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Postcode Profile: NR31EQ · Data under Open Government Licence