POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
NR3 1FJ postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 21 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 23 Jul 2025 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £294,975Based on 40 sales · Latest sale in data: 23 Jul 2025
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 21 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 40 sales · Latest sale in data: 23 Jul 2025.
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
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
17 within 400mNR3 1FJ links 17 transport stops within 400m and 51 within 800m. 17 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is St James Mill (BCT) at about 149m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Norwich Rail Station at about 1,016m.
Local business
667 within 1200mNR3 1FJ currently links 667 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 263 food and drink, 113 personal services, 99 nightlife. The closest mapped place is Silver Stores at about 192m. 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 NR3 1FJ in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
21 nearby school rows21 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for NR3 1FJ. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 47NR3 1FJ has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 47 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 785, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 154 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£294,975
Strong sample. Based on 40 sales · Latest sale in data: 23 Jul 2025.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of NR3 1FJ, 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
263 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (92), cafe (89), restaurant (82).
Amenity group
Personal services
113 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (77), beauty (36).
Amenity group
Nightlife
99 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (60), bar (39).
Amenity group
Retail
94 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (68), mobile phone (9), department store (5).
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.
Grocery
Silver Stores
Convenience at 102, Silver Street, Norwich.
Nightlife
The Cottage (Grain Brewery)
Pub at 9, Silver Road, Norwich.
Food and drink
Welcome Chinese Takeaway
Fast Food at 105, Bull Close Road, Norwich.
Nightlife
The Adam And Eve (Enterprise Inns)
Pub at 17, Bishopgate, Norwich.
Nightlife
The Leopard
Pub at 98, Bull Close Road, Norwich.
Nightlife
Wig And Pen
Pub at 6, Saint Martin at Palace Plain, 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
Angel Road Infant School
Primary option in NR3 3HR. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Angel Road Junior School
Primary option in NR3 3HR. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Catton Grove Primary School
Primary option in NR3 3TP. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for NR3 1FJ 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.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around NR3 1FJ.
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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 NR3 1FJ 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 NR3 1FJ.
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Ask vetted agents
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