NR4 6BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Scarlet Road, 0.3km from Tuckswood in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Lakenham ward and the Norwich South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NR4 6BW is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, down 32.5% year-on-year. 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 6BW are sourced from Output Area E00136394 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCARLET ROAD, NR4 6BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCARLET ROAD, NR4 6BW.
301
35
£ 37,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR4 6BW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
NR4 6BW has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 32.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR4 6BW. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 205,000
6 sales · Mean £ 208,750
Flat
£ 148,750
2 sales · Mean £ 148,750
Terraced
£ 188,500
4 sales · Mean £ 214,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NR4 6BW is moderate at 54 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
The Wherry School
Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery
Hewett Academy
Harford Manor School, Norwich
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy
University Technical College Norfolk
Lakenham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Greggs0.2 km
- Natural Health Pharmacy0.6 km
- Sandy Lane Stores0.6 km
- Shell (UK) Ltd0.5 km
- Tuckswood Convenience Store0.2 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Oak Tree (88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger)0.5 km
- The Shoemakers0.2 km
- East Anglia Tennis And Squash Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Express Diner0.2 km
- McDonalds0.5 km
- The Wherry School0.7 km
- Aldiss0.5 km
- South Harford & Tuckswood0.3 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Co-op Foodstore0.2 km
- Home Bargains0.3 km
- Food Warehouse0.3 km
- Asda0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- New Island0.8 km
- Yuan Feng0.6 km
- Ken's Fish Bar0.2 km
- Pizza One And Sweet Tree0.9 km
- St. John's Fish And Chips0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich2.5 km
- Brundall Gardens9.1 km
- Salhouse10.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NR46BW · Data under Open Government Licence