Postcode report
Is NR4 7HW a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About NR4 7HW: area rating, property, schools and local change
NR4 7HW is a postcode in University, Norwich, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NR4 7HW, then scores the surrounding small area 27/100 - bottom 4% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NR4 7HW are jobs and property market signals, 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 NR4 7HW is based on Norwich 006 Census 2021. It covers 12,262 residents, 3,289 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 31, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 37% owner-occupied, 23% privately rented, 39% 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 NR4 7HW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NR4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £393k from 144 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NR4 7HW 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 2 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 NR4 7HW 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 NR4 7HW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 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 NR4 7HW
Is NR4 7HW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 27/100 (bottom 4% 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 NR4 7HW?
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 NR4 7HW?
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 NR4 7HW?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for NR4 7HW?
LocaleIQ matched NR4 7HW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NR4 7HW?
The latest median sold price is £393k based on 144 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NR4 7HW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.