NR4 6BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tuckswood Lane, 0.5km from Tuckswood in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Lakenham ward and the Norwich South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NR4 6BE is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k. 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 6BE are sourced from Output Area E00136389 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TUCKSWOOD LANE, NR4 6BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TUCKSWOOD LANE, NR4 6BE.
312
46
£ 37,500 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR4 6BE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 47% of tenure in NR4 6BE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR4 6BE. The average age is 45.7. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 231,500
4 sales · Mean £ 226,500
Terraced
£ 189,500
2 sales · Mean £ 189,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR4 6BE has low crime rates — 32 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
Hewett Academy
Harford Manor School, Norwich
The Wherry School
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy
Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery
Lakenham Primary School
University Technical College Norfolk
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Natural Health Pharmacy0.8 km
- St John's News0.8 km
- BP Norwich South0.5 km
- Homebase0.5 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Wroxham Diner + Shop / Cafe @ CCN / Platform Cafe @ CCN0.9 km
- The Wherry School0.6 km
- Aldiss0.5 km
- South Harford & Tuckswood0.6 km
- Goals Soccer Centre0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Pizza One And Sweet Tree0.8 km
- Ken's Fish Bar0.3 km
- St. John's Fish And Chips0.8 km
- New Island1.0 km
- Yuan Feng0.8 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Food Warehouse0.4 km
- Asda0.5 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Co-op Foodstore0.3 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- East Anglia Tennis And Squash Club0.6 km
- The Oak Tree (88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger)0.2 km
- The Shoemakers0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich2.4 km
- Brundall Gardens9.2 km
- Salhouse10.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NR46BE · Data under Open Government Licence