Kerrison Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR1 1JB is located in the Thorpe Hamlet electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kerrison Road, Norwich, NR1 1JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR1 1JA, NR1 1JJ, NR1 1HS, NR1 1JL, NR1 1JF, NR1 1JN, NR1 1JP, NR1 1GE, NR1 1GD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR1 1JB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.3% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.7% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 1JB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% 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 | 57% | 45.7% | -11.3% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.2% | 32.6% | 6.4% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 11% | 17.1% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 8.0% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 56.3% | 45.5% | -10.8% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 38.6% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 11.7% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 1JB this area, 9.4% 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 57.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.8% | 9.4% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 6.3% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 11% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 10.2% | -6.0% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.4% | 57.5% | 14.1% | 33.8% | 23.7% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.6% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 95% | 93.7% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 88.7% 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 | 88% | 88.7% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 4.2% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 87.5% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 5.6% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.7% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.3% | 37.2% | 20.1% |
| Christian | 31.5% | 46.2% | -14.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kerrison Road was 158.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.6% higher than the Lakenham average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Kerrison Road has the 37th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Lakenham and the 106th highest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 60.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Kerrison Road, Norwich, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2025-06-20 | £477,761 |
| 5 Kerrison Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2024-09-05 | £240,934 |
| 47 Kerrison Road, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-08-23 | £166,967 |
| 43 Kerrison Road, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2024-06-25 | £184,155 |
| 37 Kerrison Road, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-06-21 | £240,630 |
NR1 1JB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 5,092 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Darwin Primary School 81 Rose Lane , NR1 1DJ | 4out of 4 | 897 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lionwood Infant and Nursery School Telegraph Lane East , NR1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 903 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakenham Primary School City Road , NR1 2HL | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Free School Norwich Kings House , 15-17 Surrey Street NR1 3NX | 3out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trowse Primary School Pepperpot Drive , NR14 8TU | 4out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,037 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hewett Academy, Norwich Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 2,882 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL | 2out of 4 | 2,937 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,687 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 | 1,861 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich Steiner School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich School 71A The Close , NR1 4DD | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 1,463 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wherry School 280 Hall Road , NR1 2GB | - not rated | 1,935 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Town Close House Preparatory School 14 Ipswich Road , Norwich NR2 2LR | - not rated | 2,049 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich City Football Club - Corporate Catering | Norwich City Football Club, Carrow Road | 300 yd | |
| Delia's Restaurant | Norwich City Football Club, Carrow Road | 300 yd | |
| Yellows | Norwich City Football Club, Carrow Road | 300 yd | |
| Starbucks | 8B Albion Way, Norwich | 499 yd | |
| Greggs | 2B Albion Way, Norwich | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canary Social Club | 104 Thorpe Road, Norwich | 569 yd | |
| Coach & Horses | Coach And Horses, 82 Thorpe Road | 630 yd | |
| Queen Of Iceni | Unit 6, Wherry Road | 693 yd | |
| TGI Fridays | Unit 5A, Wherry Road | 747 yd | |
| The Waterfront | 139 - 141 King Street, Norwich | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich City Football Club - Public Catering | Norwich City Football Club, Carrow Road | 300 yd | |
| Indian Flavours | 98 Thorpe Road, Norwich | 630 yd | |
| Abellio Greater Anglia | Norwich Railway Station, Station Approach | 774 yd | |
| Subway | Norwich Railway Station, Station Approach | 774 yd | |
| Pizza Oro | Basement And Ground Floor, 10 Thorpe Road | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison's Petrol Station | 1 Albion Way, Norwich | 499 yd | |
| Morrison's Supermarket | 1 Albion Way, Norwich | 499 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | Unit 4, Norwich Railway Station | 743 yd | |
| One Stop Stores | 101 Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich | 1,003 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich City Community Sports Foundation Carrow Road | artificial grass pitch | 58 yd |
| Norwich City Fc (Carrow Road) CARROW ROAD | grass pitches | 253 yd |
| Riverside Leisure Centre (Norwich) WHERRY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 441 yd |
| Wensum Sports Centre WENSUM LODGE WENSUM LODGE KING STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 712 yd |
| 24/7 Fitness (Norwich) UNIT 4B UNIT 4B WHERRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 811 yd |
| Lakenham Sports & Leisure Centre (Closed) Cricket Ground Road | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts | 914 yd |
| Nelson Leisure Club (Closed) Prince of Wales Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 930 yd |
| Norfolk Snowsports Club Whitlingham Lane | ski slopes | 1,035 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 224.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.