Birkbeck Close, Norwich, NR1 2LA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR1 2LA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52%	54.6%	2.6%	51.0%	3.6%
Male	48%	45.4%	-2.6%	49.0%	-3.6%

Partnership Status

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 2LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.3% 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	54.1%	63.3%	9.2%	37.9%	25.4%
Married: Opposite sex	22.3%	20.8%	-1.5%	44.2%	-23.4%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.1%	1.6%
Separated	5.9%	2.1%	-3.8%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	15.5%	11.3%	-4.2%	9.1%	2.2%
Widowed	1.4%	0.8%	-0.6%	6.1%	-5.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	42.4%	41.3%	-1.1%	48.4%	-7.1%
Good health	35.4%	36.1%	0.7%	33.6%	2.5%
Fair health	16.6%	17.1%	0.5%	12.7%	4.4%
Bad health	4%	4.9%	0.9%	4.0%	0.9%
Very bad health	1.7%	0.6%	-1.1%	1.2%	-0.6%

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	26.8%	19.8%	-7.0%	18.2%	1.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	21.8%	15.3%	-6.5%	9.6%	5.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.5%	15.3%	-4.2%	13.4%	1.9%
Apprenticeship	2.3%	5.8%	3.5%	5.3%	0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.5%	18.2%	7.7%	16.9%	1.3%
Degree or Similar	15%	24%	9.0%	33.8%	-9.8%
Other	4.1%	1.7%	-2.4%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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	3%	0%	-3.0%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	1.7%	3.4%	1.7%	3.1%	0.3%
Other Asian	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	2.5%	-1.9%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	1.3%	0.6%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	88.4%	92.3%	3.9%	81.4%	10.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	1.6%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.5% 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	92.1%	86.5%	-5.6%	83.2%	3.3%
European Union	2.3%	8.3%	6.0%	6.1%	2.2%
Rest of Europe	1%	1.2%	0.2%	0.8%	0.4%
Africa	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	3.6%	3.1%	-0.5%	5.6%	-2.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.1%	86.2%	-5.9%	83.2%	3.0%
10+ Years	1%	4.6%	3.6%	9.8%	-5.2%
5-10 Years	1.7%	4.6%	2.9%	2.9%	1.7%
2-5 Years	2%	2.8%	0.8%	2.2%	0.6%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	1.8%	-1.5%	1.9%	-0.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	49.4%	76.7%	-27.3%
Lithuania	3.1%	0.3%	2.8%
Poland	1.8%	1.3%	0.5%
Romania	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Other EU countries	2.1%	1.5%	0.6%
Other Europe	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%
No passport held	39%	13.5%	25.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	62.3%	37.2%	25.1%
Christian	24.2%	46.2%	-22.0%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	1.8%	1.7%	0.1%
Other religion	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Not answered	9.8%	6.0%	3.8%

Safety

Is Birkbeck Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birkbeck Close was 159.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.2% higher than the Lakenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Birkbeck Close has the 36th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Lakenham and the 105th highest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.3%.

🔎 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 2LA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 10/10 (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) - 9/10 (very high )
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 Birkbeck Close are based on 25 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 Birkbeck Close, Norwich, NR1 2LA

Estimated Average Property Prices for NR1 2LA

Average Price
£196,206

Semi-Detached
£196,206

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Birkbeck Close

Average Price
£248,676

Semi-Detached
£233,510

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£359,894

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Birkbeck CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Birkbeck Close, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£212,500	2022-05-27	£218,730
15 Birkbeck Close, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£167,000	2021-11-11	£181,393
20 Birkbeck Close, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£166,000	2020-09-01	£203,210
20 Birkbeck Close, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£92,000	2013-10-25	£156,193
12 Birkbeck Close, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£116,500	2013-04-05	£207,839

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NR1 2LA

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	69
Part-Time Employee	33
Looking after home or family	22
Other	22
Self-Employed	21
Long-Term Sick or disabled	20
Unemployed	17
Retired	17
Student (economically inactive)	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Construction	16
Manufacturing	12
Human health and social work activities	11
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Education	8
Other	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Information and communication	2
Transport and storage	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	4,795 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	475 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery Duckett Close , NR1 2LR	3out of 4	489 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tuckswood Academy and Nursery Tuckswood Centre , Tuckswood NR4 6BP	2out of 4	1,099 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Free School Norwich Kings House , 15-17 Surrey Street NR1 3NX	3out of 4	1,412 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Trowse Primary School Pepperpot Drive , NR14 8TU	4out of 4	1,542 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	668 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB	4out of 4	1,248 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP	3out of 4	1,653 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
University Technical College Norfolk Old Hall Road , NR4 6FF	3out of 4	2,112 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD	3out of 4	2,468 yd	Free schools	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	1,063 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	1,981 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
The Wherry School 280 Hall Road , NR1 2GB	- not rated	511 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Norwich Steiner School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW	- not rated	564 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harford Manor School, Norwich 43 Ipswich Road , NR2 2LN	4out of 4	1,009 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Visiting Teacher Service Central Greenwood Centre , Allandale Road NR4 6BP	- not rated	1,041 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Town Close House Preparatory School 14 Ipswich Road , Norwich NR2 2LR	- not rated	1,236 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Norfolk County Council Sports And Social Club	County Council Staff Club Kitchen, Martineau Lane	407 yd
County Hall - Staff Restaurant / Shop / Mardle Restaurant	Norfolk County Council, County Hall	437 yd
Goals Soccer Centre	Hewett School, Hall Road	504 yd
The Wherry School	280 Hall Road, Norwich	504 yd
McDonalds	162 Barrett Road, Norwich	539 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
County Hall - Staff Sports And Social Club Bar	Sports And Social Club, County Hall	730 yd
Arkwrights Social Club	Hobart Square, Norwich	926 yd
The Shoemakers	1 The Lastings, Sandy Lane	953 yd
Rose Inn	233 Queens Road, Norwich	1,042 yd
The Freemasons Arms	27 Hall Road, Norwich	1,044 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Long John Hill Fish Bar	61 Long John Hill, Norwich	268 yd
Hope Coffee Cart	New Hope Christian Centre, 2 Martineau Lane	407 yd
Pizza One And Sweet Tree	5 St Johns Close, Norwich	451 yd
St. John's Fish And Chips	3 St Johns Close, Norwich	451 yd
The Amigos	120 Hall Road, Norwich	775 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi	Unit 5, Hall Road Retail Park	585 yd
Co-op Foodstore	110 Hall Road, Norwich	775 yd
Food Warehouse	Unit 4C, Hall Road Retail Park	840 yd
Home Bargains	Unit 4B, Hall Road Retail Park	840 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lakenham Primary School CITY ROAD	grass pitches	500 yd
Lakenham Recreation Ground CITY ROAD	tennis courts	502 yd
Edith Cavell Academy And Nursery DUCKETT CLOSE	grass pitches	516 yd
Lakenham Sports & Leisure Centre (Closed) Cricket Ground Road	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts	606 yd
Goals Soccer Centre (Norwich) HALL ROAD	artificial grass pitch	681 yd
The Hewett Academy CECIL ROAD	athletics tracks, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts	738 yd
Tch Dragons Den Hall Road	artificial grass pitch	898 yd
The Gym (Norwich Hall Road) HALL ROAD	health and fitness suite	933 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	153.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of NR1 2LA