Lakenfields is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR1 2HA is located in the Lakenham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lakenfields, Norwich, NR1 2HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR1 2ET, NR1 2EZ, NR1 2HB, NR1 2ER, NR1 2EP, NR1 2EY, NR1 2ES, NR1 2EU, NR1 2EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR1 2HA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents 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 | 50.6% | 49.6% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.4% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 37.8% | 39.5% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 42.1% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 11.6% | 5.0% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 4.7% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 38.3% | 40.4% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 43.5% | 36.4% | -7.1% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 17.8% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.7% | 19.7% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 11.5% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 14.1% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 14.1% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 31.2% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 7.1% | 5.1% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.1% | 97.5% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 92.9% | 91% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 7.9% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 92% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 5.5% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.9% | 37.2% | 17.7% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lakenfields was 28.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.4% lower than the Lakenham average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Lakenfields has the 4th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Lakenham and the 76th lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Lakenfields, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2025-10-16 | £150,223 |
| 83 Lakenfields, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2025-02-28 | £256,857 |
| 55 Lakenfields, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-05-31 | £100,940 |
| 64 Lakenfields, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2024-01-29 | £130,123 |
| 61 Lakenfields, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-12-20 | £105,084 |
NR1 2HA 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NR1 2HA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 4,937 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakenham Primary School City Road , NR1 2HL | 3out of 4 | 318 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakenham First School and Nursery, Norwich Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 449 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery Duckett Close , NR1 2LR | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavell Primary and Nursery School Duckett Close , NR1 2LR | - not rated | 774 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trowse Primary School Pepperpot Drive , NR14 8TU | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakenham Middle School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 449 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Harford Community Middle School Locksley Road , NR4 6LG | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Middle School Wessex Street , NR2 2SP | - not rated | 1,732 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fairway Middle School Purtingay Close , NR4 6HU | - not rated | 2,864 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartsease Community Middle School, Norwich Rider Haggard Road , NR7 9UE | - not rated | 3,956 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hewett Academy Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hewett School Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | - not rated | 938 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education Ipswich Road , NR2 2LJ | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School The Old Fire Station , 30 Bethel Street NR2 1NR | - not rated | 1,936 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 449 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracondale School 13-15 Bracondale , NR1 2AL | - not rated | 714 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Wherry School 280 Hall Road , NR1 2GB | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Openopportunity Ipswich Road , NR2 2LJ | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Centre Greenwood Road , Tuckswood NR4 6BN | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Hall - Staff Restaurant / Shop / Mardle Restaurant | Norfolk County Council, County Hall | 461 yd | |
| Norfolk County Council Sports And Social Club | County Council Staff Club Kitchen, Martineau Lane | 521 yd | |
| Sunnyside Up | 118 Hall Road, Norwich | 632 yd | |
| The Wherry School | 280 Hall Road, Norwich | 671 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Centre | Hewett School, Hall Road | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Hall - Staff Sports And Social Club Bar | Sports And Social Club, County Hall | 500 yd | |
| Arkwrights Social Club | Hobart Square, Norwich | 749 yd | |
| Rose Inn | 233 Queens Road, Norwich | 843 yd | |
| The Freemasons Arms | 27 Hall Road, Norwich | 861 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | Kings Arms, 22 Hall Road | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long John Hill Fish Bar | 61 Long John Hill, Norwich | 411 yd | |
| Pizza One And Sweet Tree | 5 St Johns Close, Norwich | 519 yd | |
| St. John's Fish And Chips | 3 St Johns Close, Norwich | 519 yd | |
| Hope Coffee Cart | New Hope Christian Centre, 2 Martineau Lane | 521 yd | |
| The Amigos | 120 Hall Road, Norwich | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Foodstore | 110 Hall Road, Norwich | 632 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 5, Hall Road Retail Park | 830 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Petrol Station | 149 - 155 Queens Road, Norwich | 1,030 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Unit 4C, Hall Road Retail Park | 1,085 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 4B, Hall Road Retail Park | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lakenham Primary School CITY ROAD | grass pitches | 314 yd |
| Lakenham Sports & Leisure Centre (Closed) Cricket Ground Road | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts | 353 yd |
| Lakenham Recreation Ground CITY ROAD | tennis courts | 366 yd |
| Edith Cavell Academy And Nursery DUCKETT CLOSE | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| The Hewett Academy CECIL ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 865 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Norwich) HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 891 yd |
| Riverside Leisure Centre (Norwich) WHERRY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,047 yd |
| Tch Dragons Den Hall Road | artificial grass pitch | 1,077 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.