dubbed as Norwich's answer to Notting Hill; it's a popular area for families, students, and professionals.
How did it get its name?
The history behind the area getting called The Golden Triangle is interesting and it dates back to the 1800s. During this time wealthy professionals and tradesmen began living in areas just outside of the city to keep away from the hustle and bustle and the often unhygienic conditions. The most popular areas on a modern map of Norwich are Newmarket Road, Ipswich Road and Lime Tree road and the term the Golden Triangle refers to the isosceles triangle that is formed when the areas are joined together. In essence, the Golden Triangle stretches from UEA to the outskirts of the city centre with Unthank Road seen as the centre of the triangle.
Calling the location "The Golden Triangle" became popular in the 1980s when the housing market was picking up momentum and estate agents used it to highlight this popular area for people to live in. However, since then the definition of what the Golden Triangle encompasses has expanded and this causes a lot of debate amongst local residents and estate agents.
Why is The Golden Triangle popular?
The main reason people choose to live in the Golden Triangle is because of its location. It is within walking distance of the city centre and also close to the University of East Anglia. Also, it has good bus routes which make it ideal for people who travel across Norwich. Many people choose to live in The Golden Triangle because of the variety of shops on Unthank Road and nearby streets. There are supermarket express stores, restaurants, pubs, and fast food outlets which all make it a convenient place to live. On top of that you can easily walk into the heart of Norwich from The Golden Triangle. What makes the location quite unique is the diverse mix of students, local people and professionals who all live in the area.
The Golden Triangle gets a lot of publicity for being a top place to live and that's not surprising given the friendly and safe nature of the area.
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