Prince Of Wales Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR1 1LT 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 Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich, NR1 1LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR1 1LX, NR1 1LU, NR1 1BL, NR1 1LL, NR1 1NN, NR1 1DG, NR1 1BG, NR1 1BZ, NR1 1EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR1 1LT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.9% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.1% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 38.8% | 40.7% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 39.9% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 10.3% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 6.3% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 51.1% | 53.7% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 30.2% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 13.7% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 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 1LT this area, 4.7% 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 60.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 11.4% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 15% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.4% | 60.2% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 26.4% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.7% | 94% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 83.5% 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 | 86.6% | 83.5% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 8.5% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 82.6% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 7% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 1.7% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prince Of Wales Road was 404.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 278.5% higher than the Lakenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Prince Of Wales Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Lakenham and the 21st highest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 220.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2007-12-07 | £650,578 |
| 72 Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2003-04-08 | £603,448 |
| 64 - 64A Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £25,443 | 1996-06-14 | £173,154 |
NR1 1LT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
NR1 1LT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NR1 1LT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 4,111 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 | 302 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Free School Norwich Kings House , 15-17 Surrey Street NR1 3NX | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen Gates Primary School Bull Close Road , NR3 1NG | 3out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Primary School and Nursery Wessex Street , NR2 2SY | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lionwood Junior School Wolfe Road , NR1 4HT | 3out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 877 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | 2out of 4 | 2,104 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hewett Academy, Norwich Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | 3out of 4 | 2,115 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL | 2out of 4 | 2,584 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 | 777 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 | 1,751 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 | 149 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 309 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich Steiner School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 1,790 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 1,814 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossi's Eat In And Takeaway | 68 Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich | 9 yd | |
| Olive Tree | 61 Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich | 44 yd | |
| The Kebab Shop | 59 Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich | 44 yd | |
| The Feed | 80 Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich | 46 yd | |
| Wok To Box | 76 Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich | 54 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pogue Mahon's | 72 Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich | 9 yd | |
| Mojo's | 60 - 62 Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich | 9 yd | |
| Fluke | 57 Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich | 44 yd | |
| Pure Gold | 52 Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich | 61 yd | |
| Fetch | Ground Floor And Basement, 75 Prince Of Wales Road | 77 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vine Leaves | 55 Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich | 44 yd | |
| Siciliano | 43 Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich | 44 yd | |
| Chifanla | 6 St Vedast Street, Norwich | 49 yd | |
| Piccolos | 74 Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich | 65 yd | |
| Master Chef | 87 Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich | 82 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 45 - 49 Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich | 44 yd | |
| One Stop Stores | 101 Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich | 188 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | Unit 4, Norwich Railway Station | 451 yd | |
| Tesco Stores | 19 London Street, Norwich | 578 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 2 - 8 Westlegate, Norwich | 670 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Leisure Club (Closed) Prince of Wales Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 262 yd |
| Norwich School 69-71A 69-71A THE CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 369 yd |
| 24/7 Fitness (Norwich) UNIT 4B UNIT 4B WHERRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 388 yd |
| The Gym (Norwich City) 6-8 6-8 LITTLE LONDON STREET | health and fitness suite | 581 yd |
| Pure Gym (Norwich Castle Mall) CASTLE MALL | health and fitness suite | 582 yd |
| Wensum Sports Centre WENSUM LODGE WENSUM LODGE KING STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 674 yd |
| Thai Wellbeing (Closed) 19-25 19-25 Red Lion Street | health and fitness suite | 680 yd |
| Norwich Church Of Englands Young Mens Society Squash Club 15-17 15-17 HAYMARKET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 748 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Norwich) BARRACK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 754 yd |
| Notre Dame High School SURREY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 864 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 | 57.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.