POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
NR2 1BG postcode decision report
Balanced move-check signal
Connectivity coverage for NR2 1BG is still partial in the live postcode seam. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 26 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Partial live coverage across the current postcode research seams | Sold prices through 18 Mar 2025
- Median sold price, last 5 years £250,000Based on 17 sales · Latest sale in data: 18 Mar 2025
- Gigabit availability UnavailableNo matched broadband row
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 26 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
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 17 sales · Latest sale in data: 18 Mar 2025.
Broadband
Partial connectivity coverageNo current broadband summary row matched this postcode, so connectivity coverage is still partial in this postcode brief.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
48 within 400mNR2 1BG links 48 transport stops within 400m and 105 within 800m. 48 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Castle Meadow (BCT) at about 40m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Norwich Rail Station at about 789m.
Local business
862 within 1200mNR2 1BG currently links 862 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 343 food and drink, 142 personal services, 131 retail. The closest mapped place is Pure Brides at about 6m. 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 NR2 1BG in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
26 nearby school rows26 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for NR2 1BG. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 221NR2 1BG has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 221 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 2,317, and shoplifting is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 157 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£250,000
Strong sample. Based on 17 sales · Latest sale in data: 18 Mar 2025.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of NR2 1BG, 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
343 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by cafe (120), fast food (117), restaurant (106).
Amenity group
Personal services
142 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (95), beauty (47).
Amenity group
Retail
131 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (92), mobile phone (16), department store (7).
Amenity group
Nightlife
105 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (64), bar (41).
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.
Retail
Pure Brides
Clothes at Castle House, 7a, Castle Meadow, Norwich.
Retail
Joules
Clothes at 21, Castle Street, Norwich.
Personal services
Crop Shop
Hairdresser at 5-6, Castle Meadow, Norwich.
Retail
Lucy and Yak
Clothes at 13, Back of the Inns, Norwich.
Grocery
Cornish Bakery
Bakery at 31-33, Castle Street, Norwich.
Health
Dipple and Conway
Optician at 19, Castle Street, 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
Avenue Junior School
Primary option in NR2 3HP. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Bignold Primary School and Nursery
Primary option in NR2 2SY. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Nelson Infant School
Primary option in NR2 4EH. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for NR2 1BG before you shortlist homes.
Open school comparisonRecommended tool
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 NR2 1BG.
Open broadband checkerRecommended tool
Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
Open flood risk checkerRecommended guide
Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like NR2 1BG with the rest of your move shortlist.
Browse articlesRecommended guide
Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess NR2 1BG.
Open planners and templatesFollow up action
Ask vetted agents
If this postcode stays on your shortlist, ask BeforeYouMove to review and route your enquiry to vetted partner estate agents covering NR2 1BG.
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