Postcode report
NR1 4PB Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About NR1 4PB: area rating, property, schools and local change
NR1 4PB is a postcode in Thorpe Hamlet, Norwich, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NR1 4PB, then scores the surrounding small area 36/100 - bottom 15% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NR1 4PB are property market signals and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NR1 4PB is based on Norwich 004 Census 2021. It covers 10,335 residents, 4,493 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 53% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 35% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near NR1 4PB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NR1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £208k from 83 rolling sales, down 2.6% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NR1 4PB can compare 8 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 3 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 1 records marked free and 3 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NR1 4PB by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NR1 4PB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NR1 4PB
Is NR1 4PB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 36/100 (bottom 15% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NR1 4PB?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NR1 4PB?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near NR1 4PB?
LocaleIQ currently matches 3 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for NR1 4PB?
LocaleIQ matched NR1 4PB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NR1 4PB?
The latest median sold price is £208k based on 83 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NR1 4PB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.