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.
ROBIN HOOD ROAD, NR4 6BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROBIN HOOD ROAD, NR4 6BU.
300
42
£ 37,500 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Tuckswood Academy and Nursery
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy
Harford Manor School, Norwich
Hewett Academy
The Wherry School
Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery
University Technical College Norfolk
Eaton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn0.8 km
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, 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
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Co-op Foodstore0.1 km
- Home Bargains0.5 km
- Food Warehouse0.5 km
- Asda0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: NR46BU · Data under Open Government Licence