NR4 6AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sherwood Road, 0.4km from Tuckswood in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Lakenham ward and the Norwich South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NR4 6AB is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NR4 6AB are sourced from Output Area E00136393 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHERWOOD ROAD, NR4 6AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHERWOOD ROAD, NR4 6AB.
300
42
£ 37,500 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR4 6AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 46% of tenure in NR4 6AB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR4 6AB. The average age is 42.1. 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)
NR4 6AB 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
Tuckswood Academy and Nursery
Harford Manor School, Norwich
Hewett Academy
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy
The Wherry School
Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery
University Technical College Norfolk
Lakenham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Natural Health Pharmacy0.9 km
- St John's News0.9 km
- BP Norwich South0.6 km
- Homebase0.6 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Wroxham Diner + Shop / Cafe @ CCN / Platform Cafe @ CCN1.0 km
- The Wherry School0.7 km
- Aldiss0.6 km
- South Harford & Tuckswood0.5 km
- Goals Soccer Centre0.7 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Pizza One And Sweet Tree0.9 km
- Ken's Fish Bar0.1 km
- St. John's Fish And Chips0.9 km
- Yuan Feng0.6 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Food Warehouse0.5 km
- Asda0.5 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Co-op Foodstore0.1 km
- Home Bargains0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- East Anglia Tennis And Squash Club0.7 km
- The Oak Tree (88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger)0.3 km
- The Shoemakers0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich2.5 km
- Brundall Gardens9.3 km
- Salhouse10.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NR46AB · Data under Open Government Licence