The Sidings is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR1 1GA is located in the Thorpe Hamlet electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich South. This postcode has been in use since 2011-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Sidings, Norwich, NR1 1GA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR1 1TY, NR1 1TX, NR1 1UX, NR1 1TU, NR1 1TR, NR1 1YW, NR1 4AW, NR1 4BD, NR1 1TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR1 1GA is primarily male, with 54.4% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46% | 45.6% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 54% | 54.4% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NR1 1GA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 54.6% | 57.1% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 19.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27% | 23.6% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -20.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 11.8% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 48.4% | 45.8% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 37.2% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 9.4% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
In the area around NR1 1GA this area, 5.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.7% | 5.1% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 8.7% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 14.2% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 4.7% | 4.2% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 17.7% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.8% | 47.2% | 5.4% | 33.8% | 13.4% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2.4% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 93% | 94.5% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 83.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 83.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 8% | 10.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.9% | 84.9% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 6% | -0.1% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 1.1% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.4% | 37.2% | 25.2% |
| Christian | 28.6% | 46.2% | -17.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Sidings was 53.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.7% lower than the Crome average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Sidings has the 19th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Crome and the 156th lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 The Sidings, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-10-03 | £245,000 |
| 42 The Sidings, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-07-10 | £371,516 |
| 10 The Sidings, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2025-01-23 | £362,019 |
| 28 The Sidings, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-03-21 | £299,473 |
| 18 The Sidings, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2023-01-09 | £247,450 |
NR1 1GA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 126 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lionwood Infant and Nursery School Telegraph Lane East , NR1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 462 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lionwood Junior School Wolfe Road , NR1 4HT | 3out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Darwin Primary School 81 Rose Lane , NR1 1DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trowse Primary School Pepperpot Drive , NR14 8TU | 4out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St William's Primary School Williams Loke , Thorpe St Andrew NR7 0AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,892 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 2,326 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL | 2out of 4 | 2,441 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hewett Academy, Norwich Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | 3out of 4 | 2,767 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form Laundry Lane , Thorpe St Andrew NR7 0XS | 4out of 4 | 2,873 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School The Old Fire Station , 30 Bethel Street NR2 1NR | - not rated | 2,369 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education Ipswich Road , NR2 2LJ | - not rated | 2,727 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich School 71A The Close , NR1 4DD | - not rated | 1,796 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich Steiner School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 1,924 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 1,995 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wherry School 280 Hall Road , NR1 2GB | - not rated | 2,766 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Town Close House Preparatory School 14 Ipswich Road , Norwich NR2 2LR | - not rated | 2,911 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Chinese Restaurant | 129 Thorpe Road, Norwich | 209 yd | |
| Whitlingham Boathouse Foundation | Whitlingham Outdoor Centre, Whitlingham Lane | 648 yd | |
| The Norwich Hotel | 116 Thorpe Road, Norwich | 800 yd | |
| Namaste India | 2 Stracey Road, Norwich | 926 yd | |
| Tiffin Sandwich Bar | 102 Thorpe Road, Norwich | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canary Kitchen @ The Fat Cat And Canary | 101 Thorpe Road, Norwich | 209 yd | |
| The Fat Cat And Canary Public House | 101 Thorpe Road, Norwich | 209 yd | |
| Canary Social Club | 104 Thorpe Road, Norwich | 762 yd | |
| Town House | 18/22 Yarmouth Road, Thorpe St Andrew | 777 yd | |
| The Rivergarden | The River Garden, 36 Yarmouth Road | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Flavours | 98 Thorpe Road, Norwich | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Langley Preparatory School (Closed) Yarmouth Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 666 yd |
| Pinebanks Sports And Leisure (Closed) Yarmouth Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 906 yd |
| Woodrow Pilling Park PILLING PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Norwich City Community Sports Foundation Carrow Road | artificial grass pitch | 913 yd |
| Norwich City Fc (Carrow Road) CARROW ROAD | grass pitches | 1,092 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% |
| Median download speed | 45.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.