Lakenfields, Norwich, NR1 2HA

People

Gender

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%

Partnership Status

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%

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.

	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%

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.

	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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Lakenfields Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lakenfields was 18.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.1% lower than the Lakenham average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Lakenfields has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Lakenham and the 45th lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,500

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in NR1 2HA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Lakenfields are based on 60 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 Lakenfields, Norwich, NR1 2HA

Estimated Average Property Prices for NR1 2HA

Average Price
£178,455

Semi-Detached
£252,218

Terraced
£162,846

Detached
£165,439

Flats/Maisonettes
£131,244

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lakenfields

Average Price
£202,757

Semi-Detached
£263,270

Terraced
£162,366

Detached
£250,153

Flats/Maisonettes
£132,342

Other
£116,861

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on LakenfieldsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
63 Lakenfields, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£152,000	2025-10-16	£152,000
83 Lakenfields, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£261,000	2025-02-28	£268,652
55 Lakenfields, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£110,000	2024-05-31	£108,722
64 Lakenfields, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£143,000	2024-01-29	£140,155
61 Lakenfields, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£115,000	2023-12-20	£113,186

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NR1 2HA

Employment

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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB	4out of 4	4,800 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lakenham Primary School City Road , NR1 2HL	3out of 4	244 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery Duckett Close , NR1 2LR	3out of 4	739 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Free School Norwich Kings House , 15-17 Surrey Street NR1 3NX	3out of 4	1,252 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Tuckswood Academy and Nursery Tuckswood Centre , Tuckswood NR4 6BP	2out of 4	1,334 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Trowse Primary School Pepperpot Drive , NR14 8TU	4out of 4	1,416 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Hewett Academy, Norwich Cecil Road , NR1 2PL	3out of 4	806 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB	4out of 4	1,065 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP	3out of 4	1,821 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD	3out of 4	2,293 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
University Technical College Norfolk Old Hall Road , NR4 6FF	3out of 4	2,366 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	1,084 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	1,838 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	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	360 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Wherry School 280 Hall Road , NR1 2GB	- not rated	720 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Harford Manor School, Norwich 43 Ipswich Road , NR2 2LN	4out of 4	1,173 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Town Close House Preparatory School 14 Ipswich Road , Norwich NR2 2LR	- not rated	1,274 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Visiting Teacher Service Central Greenwood Centre , Allandale Road NR4 6BP	- not rated	1,275 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	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

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	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

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	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

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	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

Sport

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

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

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

Upload Speed

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.

Overview of NR1 2HA