Postcode report
Is NR2 3JE a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About NR2 3JE: area rating, property, schools and local change
NR2 3JE is a postcode in Nelson, Norwich, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NR2 3JE, then scores the surrounding small area 39/100 - bottom 20% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NR2 3JE are housing and safety, 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 NR2 3JE is based on Norwich 010 Census 2021. It covers 10,868 residents, 3,811 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 21, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 34% owner-occupied, 24% privately rented, 40% 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 4/10.
For property prices near NR2 3JE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NR2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £237k from 133 rolling sales, down 4.2% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NR2 3JE can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 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 lists 8 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NR2 3JE by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NR2 3JE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 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 NR2 3JE
Is NR2 3JE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 39/100 (bottom 20% 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 NR2 3JE?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NR2 3JE?
12 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 NR2 3JE?
LocaleIQ currently matches 8 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for NR2 3JE?
LocaleIQ matched NR2 3JE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NR2 3JE?
The latest median sold price is £237k based on 133 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NR2 3JE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.