POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
NR1 1BP postcode decision report
Mixed move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. The current flood seam matches 1 feature (FZ2). Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 20 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 13 Jan 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £121,250Based on 26 sales · Latest sale in data: 13 Jan 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal 1 feature matchFZ2
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 20 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
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Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 26 sales · Latest sale in data: 13 Jan 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
1 flood feature matchThe current postcode summary intersects 1 flood feature across FZ2.
Transport
17 within 400mNR1 1BP links 17 transport stops within 400m and 76 within 800m. 14 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Prince of Wales Road (BCT) at about 75m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Norwich Rail Station at about 185m.
Local business
754 within 1200mNR1 1BP currently links 754 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 302 food and drink, 126 personal services, 121 retail. The closest mapped place is The Compleat Angler at about 58m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
3,491 online job adverts observedNorwich local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 2,991 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched NR1 1BP in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
20 nearby school rows20 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for NR1 1BP. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 101NR1 1BP has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 101 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 1,349, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 108 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£121,250
Strong sample. Based on 26 sales · Latest sale in data: 13 Jan 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of NR1 1BP, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
302 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by cafe (103), fast food (102), restaurant (97).
Amenity group
Personal services
126 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (86), beauty (40).
Amenity group
Retail
121 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (86), mobile phone (16), department store (6).
Amenity group
Nightlife
93 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (53), bar (40).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Nightlife
The Compleat Angler
Pub at 120, Prince of Wales Road, Norwich.
Grocery
Tip Top Supermarket
Convenience at 118A, Prince of Wales Road, Norwich.
Personal services
Royal Barber
Hairdresser at 116, Prince of Wales Road, Norwich.
Food and drink
Gem of Norwich
Restaurant at 2-6, Thorpe Road, Norwich.
Nightlife
The Nelson (Table Table)
Pub at Prince of Wales Road, Norwich.
Food and drink
Pizza Oro
Fast Food at 10, Thorpe Road, Norwich.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Charles Darwin Primary School
Primary option in NR1 1DJ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery
Primary option in NR1 2LR. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Lakenham Primary School
Primary option in NR1 2HL. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for NR1 1BP before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
Open planning watch toolRecommended tool
Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around NR1 1BP.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like NR1 1BP with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess NR1 1BP.
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Ask vetted agents
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