Norwich Road is in Halesworth and in Waveney district. IP19 8HY is located in the Halesworth & Blything electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Suffolk Coastal. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Norwich Road, Halesworth, IP19 8HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP19 8HU, IP19 8HZ, IP19 8HT, IP19 8HX, IP19 8JA, IP19 8QQ, IP19 8HS, IP19 8JQ, IP19 8JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP19 8HY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.6% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.4% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.4% | 36.1% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 46.9% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.2% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.1% | 48.9% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 34.7% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 11.9% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.2% | 21.4% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 15.5% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 12.9% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 7.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 18.5% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 21.1% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.6% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| White | 98.8% | 97.5% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.4% | 94.7% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 94.1% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 29.4% | 13.5% | 15.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49% | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norwich Road was 31.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.6% lower than the Halesworth & Blything average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norwich Road has the 30th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Halesworth & Blything and the 375th lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wissett Place Norwich Road, Halesworth, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2010-04-19 | £1,150,168 |
| The Cart Lodge Norwich Road, Halesworth, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2004-09-01 | £341,972 |
IP19 8HY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
IP19 8HY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Sewter Community Primary School Norwich Road , IP19 8BU | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holton St Peter Community Primary School Bungay Road , Holton IP19 8PL | 3out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilketshall St Lawrence School Hogg Lane , Ilketshall St Lawrence NR34 8ND | 3out of 4 | 5,070 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramfield Church of England Primary School Bridge Street , Bramfield IP19 9HZ | 3out of 4 | 5,269 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wenhaston Primary School Hall Road , Wenhaston IP19 9EP | 3out of 4 | 5,298 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bramfield House School Walpole Road , Bramfield IP19 9AB | - not rated | 5,267 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinny's Ltd | 27 Norwich Road, Halesworth | 743 yd | |
| Papa's Pizza | 10 Bridge Street, Halesworth | 933 yd | |
| The Black Dog Deli Bakehouse Unit 4 | 1 Thoroughfare, Unit 4 | 965 yd | |
| Purple Pumpkin Creative Studio | 2 Thoroughfare, Halesworth | 968 yd | |
| Benzo's | 56 Thoroughfare, Halesworth | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Youth Centre | The Apollo Centre, Harrisons Lane | 303 yd | |
| Halesworth Angel Bowls Club | Bowls Pavilion, Dairy Hill | 619 yd | |
| The Triple Plea | Broadway, Halesworth | 790 yd | |
| The White Hart | 10 Thoroughfare, Halesworth | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seashell | 5 Bridge Street, Halesworth | 901 yd | |
| Happy House | 8 Bridge Street, Halesworth | 901 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Halesworth Campus Sports Complex Harrisons Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 302 yd |
| Halesworth Open Air Pool (Closed) Bungay Road | swimming pool | 511 yd |
| Halesworth Playing Fields (Dairy Hill) PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD DAIRY HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 525 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.