NR4 6DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Tuckswood in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Lakenham ward and the Norwich South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NR4 6DG is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 52% 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 is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 6DG are sourced from Output Area E00136370 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NR4 6DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR4 6DG.
254
38
£ 37,500 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR4 6DG 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 52% of tenure in NR4 6DG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR4 6DG. The average age is 37.9. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NR4 6DG is moderate at 64 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
University Technical College Norfolk
Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery
The Wherry School
Hewett Academy
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy
Harford Manor School, Norwich
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- B\&M0.4 km
- BP Norwich South0.9 km
- Homebase0.8 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Natural Health Pharmacy0.5 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda0.3 km
- Food Warehouse0.6 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Co-op Foodstore0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Aldiss0.8 km
- South Harford & Tuckswood0.2 km
- Express Diner0.3 km
- McDonalds0.9 km
- University Technical College - Edwards & Blake0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Oak Tree (88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger)1.0 km
- The Shoemakers0.5 km
- Marsh Harrier Public House0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- New Island0.8 km
- Yuan Feng0.5 km
- Ken's Fish Bar0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich3.0 km
- Brundall Gardens9.2 km
- Brundall Station10.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NR46DG · Data under Open Government Licence