Postcode Analysis Norwich, East of England

ROBIN HOOD ROAD, NR4 6BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROBIN HOOD ROAD, NR4 6BU.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 37,500 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR4 6BU 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.

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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 46% of tenure in NR4 6BU — 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.

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

NR4 6BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Robin Hood Road, 0.2km from Tuckswood in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Lakenham ward and the Norwich South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NR4 6BU is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £200k. 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 6BU are sourced from Output Area E00136393 (shared with 9 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 NR4 6BU. 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

White / British87.3%
Asian / British Asian8.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 200,000

1 sales · Mean £ 200,000

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

Crime around NR4 6BU is moderate at 53 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 offences93
Anti-social behaviour27
Public order13
Criminal damage and arson13
Shoplifting11

school Local Schools

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Tuckswood Academy and Nursery

Requires Improvement290 pupils0.2 km
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City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy

Good1751 pupils0.7 km
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Harford Manor School, Norwich

Outstanding99 pupils0.8 km
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Hewett Academy

Good289 pupils0.8 km
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The Wherry School

Good106 pupils0.9 km
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Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery

Good221 pupils0.9 km
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University Technical College Norfolk

Good385 pupils1.0 km
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Eaton Primary School

Good397 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Natural Health Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Sandy Lane Stores0.8 km
  • Shell (UK) Ltd0.5 km
  • Tuckswood Convenience Store0.2 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Oak Tree (88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger)0.5 km
  • The Shoemakers0.5 km
  • East Anglia Tennis And Squash Club0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Express Diner0.4 km
  • McDonalds0.8 km
  • University Technical College - Edwards & Blake1.0 km
  • Eaton Golf Club1.0 km
  • The Wherry School0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Co-op Foodstore0.1 km
  • Home Bargains0.5 km
  • Food Warehouse0.5 km
  • Asda0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Yuan Feng0.4 km
  • Ken's Fish Bar0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich2.7 km
  • Brundall Gardens9.4 km
  • Salhouse10.5 km