Overview of NR1 2BU

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King Street is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR1 2BU 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 King Street, Norwich, NR1 2BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: NR1 2FF, NR1 2TF, NR1 2TL, NR1 2FG, NR1 1XG, NR1 2BY, NR1 2TP, NR1 2DA, NR1 2DB.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR1 2BU is primarily male, with 53.5% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female44.3%46.5%2.2% 51.0% -4.5%
Male55.7%53.5%-2.2% 49.0% 4.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single53%38.3%-14.7% 37.9% 0.4%
Married: Opposite sex22.3%32.5%10.2% 44.2% -11.7%
Married: Same sex0%0.7%0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
Separated4.8%4%-0.8% 2.2% 1.8%
Divorced15.1%18.6%3.5% 9.1% 9.5%
Widowed4.8%5.8%1.0% 6.1% -0.3%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health36.6%48.3%11.7% 48.4% -0.1%
Good health44.8%37.8%-7.0% 33.6% 4.2%
Fair health9.3%9.4%0.1% 12.7% -3.3%
Bad health5.2%3.1%-2.1% 4.0% -0.9%
Very bad health4.1%1.4%-2.7% 1.2% 0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 54.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications20.5%10%-10.5% 18.2% -8.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 10.2%7.4%-2.8% 9.6% -2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels10.8%9.2%-1.6% 13.4% -4.2%
Apprenticeship1.2%2.2%1.0% 5.3% -3.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.7%14.8%2.1% 16.9% -2.1%
Degree or Similar39.2%54.2%15.0% 33.8% 20.4%
Other5.4%2.2%-3.2% 2.8% -0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese2.1%1.4%-0.7% 0.7% 0.7%
Indian2.6%9.2%6.6% 3.1% 6.1%
Pakistani0%0.4%0.4% 2.7% -2.3%
Other Asian0%0.4%0.4% 1.6% -1.2%
Black African9.8%1.4%-8.4% 2.5% -1.1%
Mixed White and Asian1%0.7%-0.3% 0.8% -0.1%
Mixed White and African6.2%0.7%-5.5% 0.4% 0.3%
Mixed Other0.5%1.1%0.6% 0.8% 0.3%
White77.3%80.9%3.6% 81.4% -0.5%
Arab0%3.2%3.2% 0.6% 2.6%
Other0.5%0.7%0.2% 1.6% -0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 69.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom72.7%69.4%-3.3% 83.2% -13.8%
European Union5.2%9.4%4.2% 6.1% 3.3%
Rest of Europe0.5%1%0.5% 0.8% 0.2%
Africa11.9%3.5%-8.4% 2.7% 0.8%
Middle East and Asia4.6%11.1%6.5% 5.6% 5.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean2.1%5.6%3.5% 1.3% 4.3%
Oceania3.1%0%-3.1% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK71.6%69.4%-2.2% 83.2% -13.8%
10+ Years1.5%10.1%8.6% 9.8% 0.3%
5-10 Years5.7%4.9%-0.8% 2.9% 2.0%
2-5 Years14.4%8%-6.4% 2.2% 5.8%
Less than 2 years6.7%7.6%0.9% 1.9% 5.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom71.1% 76.7% -5.6%
France2.4% 0.3% 2.1%
Germany1.7% 0.2% 1.5%
Portugal0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Spain0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Lithuania0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Romania1% 0.9% 0.1%
Other EU countries2.4% 1.5% 0.9%
Other Europe0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
North Africa1% 0.1% 0.9%
Central and Western Africa0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Middle East2.4% 0.1% 2.3%
Eastern Asia0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
Southern Asia7.2% 1.2% 6.0%
South-East Asia0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
North America and the Caribbean2.4% 0.3% 2.1%
Central and South America1.4% 0.2% 1.2%
No passport held3.4% 13.5% -10.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion42.4% 37.2% 5.2%
Christian38.5% 46.2% -7.7%
Hindu5.9% 1.7% 4.2%
Jewish0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Muslim6.9% 6.5% 0.4%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered5.6% 6.0% -0.4%

Safety

Is King Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Lakenham average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.3%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,300
Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in NR1 2BU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on King Street are based on 683 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Norwich.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for King Street, Norwich, NR1 2BU

Estimated Average Property Prices for NR1 2BU

Average Price
£295,091
Semi-Detached
£221,521
Terraced
£246,547
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£308,009
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for King Street

Average Price
£331,630
Semi-Detached
£337,687
Terraced
£377,680
Detached
£638,433
Flats/Maisonettes
£271,432
Other
£888,014

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on King Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Apartment 402 Albion Mill King Street, Norwich, Norfolk
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£310,0002025-10-16 £310,000
230 King Street, Norwich, Norfolk
Terraced, an established residential building
£239,0002025-06-30 £244,489
232 King Street, Norwich, Norfolk
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£235,0002025-06-09 £239,881
Apartment 207 Albion Mill King Street, Norwich, Norfolk
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£180,0002024-01-19 £176,419
Apartment 4 Albion Mill King Street, Norwich, Norfolk
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£178,9502023-11-24 £171,968
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NR1 2BU

Employment

NR1 2BU 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee129
Retired64
Self-Employed24
Part-Time Employee16
Student (economically inactive)13
Long-Term Sick or disabled9
Other8
Looking after home or family6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1
Unemployed1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles17
Education13
Human health and social work activities12
Professional, scientific and technical activities12
Financial and insurance activities9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security8
Manufacturing8
Other7
Information and communication6
Administrative and support service activities5
Accommodation and food service activities3
Transport and storage3
Real estate activities3
Construction2

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Earlham Nursery School
Cadge Road , NR5 8DB
4out of 4 4,574 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Free School Norwich
Kings House , 15-17 Surrey Street NR1 3NX
3out of 4 697 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Charles Darwin Primary School
81 Rose Lane , NR1 1DJ
4out of 4 723 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School
Lakenham Primary School
City Road , NR1 2HL
3out of 4 766 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Bignold Primary School and Nursery
Wessex Street , NR2 2SY
3out of 4 1,231 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
Telegraph Lane East , NR1 4AN
4out of 4 1,319 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Surrey Street , NR1 3PB
4out of 4 488 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Jane Austen College
46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD
3out of 4 1,478 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
The Hewett Academy, Norwich
Cecil Road , NR1 2PL
3out of 4 1,478 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy
Eaton Road , NR4 6PP
3out of 4 2,396 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Sewell Park Academy
St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX
2out of 4 3,031 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

16 plus

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 1,211 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 1,340 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Norwich Steiner School
Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW
- not rated 696 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Norwich School
71A The Close , NR1 4DD
- not rated 1,078 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Norwich University of the Arts
Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN
- not rated 1,127 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Town Close House Preparatory School
14 Ipswich Road , Norwich NR2 2LR
- not rated 1,519 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Wherry School
280 Hall Road , NR1 2GB
- not rated 1,565 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Plantation Garden4 Earlham Road, Norwich98 yd
Starbucks8B Albion Way, Norwich163 yd
Greggs2B Albion Way, Norwich163 yd
Costa Coffee2B Albion Way, Norwich163 yd
Nando's7 Wherry Road, Norwich226 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Waterfront139 - 141 King Street, Norwich314 yd
Berstreet Gates174 Ber Street, Norwich325 yd
Rose Inn233 Queens Road, Norwich381 yd
Queen Of IceniUnit 6, Wherry Road404 yd
TGI FridaysUnit 5A, Wherry Road420 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Norwich City Football Club - Public CateringNorwich City Football Club, Carrow Road273 yd
USA Chicken And Pizza216 Queens Road, Norwich344 yd
USA Peri Peri213 Queens Road, Norwich381 yd
Mumbai Kitchen229 Queens Road, Norwich381 yd
Golden Fish Bar6 - 6A Hall Road, Norwich471 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Morrison's Petrol Station1 Albion Way, Norwich163 yd
Morrison's Supermarket1 Albion Way, Norwich163 yd
Co-op FoodstoreUnit 4, Norwich Railway Station608 yd
Sainsbury's Petrol Station149 - 155 Queens Road, Norwich658 yd
Co-op Foodstore110 Hall Road, Norwich693 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Riverside Leisure Centre (Norwich)
WHERRY ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool112 yd
Wensum Sports Centre
WENSUM LODGE WENSUM LODGE KING STREET
health and fitness suite, squash courts268 yd
Norwich City Fc (Carrow Road)
CARROW ROAD
grass pitches306 yd
Norwich City Community Sports Foundation
Carrow Road
artificial grass pitch527 yd
24/7 Fitness (Norwich)
UNIT 4B UNIT 4B WHERRY ROAD
health and fitness suite570 yd
Notre Dame High School
SURREY STREET
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite618 yd
Lakenham Sports & Leisure Centre (Closed)
Cricket Ground Road
health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts663 yd
Nelson Leisure Club (Closed)
Prince of Wales Road
health and fitness suite, swimming pool728 yd
Lakenham Primary School
CITY ROAD
grass pitches768 yd
Lakenham Recreation Ground
CITY ROAD
tennis courts827 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 96.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 96.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 96.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 96.7%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed174.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed19.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.