Harwood Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR1 2NH 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 Harwood Road, Norwich, NR1 2NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR1 2PB, NR1 2NJ, NR1 2AB, NR1 2NG, NR1 2NL, NR1 2PA, NR4 6DJ, NR1 2NQ, NR1 2NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR1 2NH 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 | 49.2% | 49.6% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.4% | -0.4% | 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.
In the immediate area around NR1 2NH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% 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 | 34.2% | 48.8% | 14.6% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 34.9% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -9.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.6% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 13.1% | 5.3% | -7.8% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 34.4% | 44.2% | 9.8% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 34% | 34.1% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 22% | 17.2% | -4.8% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 3.7% | -3.9% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.7% | 21.9% | -22.8% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 18.1% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 8.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 14.3% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.2% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 12.4% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 25.7% | 13.6% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.6% | 85.7% | -9.9% | 81.4% | 4.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 84.1% 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 | 95.2% | 84.1% | -11.1% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 8.1% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 84.7% | -10.5% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 9.3% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.1% | 76.7% | -19.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 29.1% | 13.5% | 15.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harwood Road was 53.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.0% lower than the Lakenham average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Harwood Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Lakenham and the 155th lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Harwood Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-11-03 | £187,870 |
| 2 Harwood Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2018-10-19 | £228,486 |
| 7 Harwood Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £179,950 | 2015-09-25 | £253,985 |
| 1 Harwood Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2015-03-26 | £220,664 |
| 5 Harwood Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,500 | 2011-07-22 | £230,029 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 4,958 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery Duckett Close , NR1 2LR | 3out of 4 | 333 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuckswood Academy and Nursery Tuckswood Centre , Tuckswood NR4 6BP | 2out of 4 | 575 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakenham Primary School City Road , NR1 2HL | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trowse Primary School Pepperpot Drive , NR14 8TU | 4out of 4 | 2,050 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Primary School Duverlin Close , NR4 6HS | 3out of 4 | 2,071 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hewett Academy, Norwich Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Technical College Norfolk Old Hall Road , NR4 6FF | 3out of 4 | 1,307 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 3,149 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,431 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 | 2,609 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting Teacher Service Central Greenwood Centre , Allandale Road NR4 6BP | - not rated | 557 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wherry School 280 Hall Road , NR1 2GB | - not rated | 610 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harford Manor School, Norwich 43 Ipswich Road , NR2 2LN | 4out of 4 | 946 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich Steiner School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Town Close House Preparatory School 14 Ipswich Road , Norwich NR2 2LR | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 4 - 5 The Lastings, Sandy Lane | 186 yd | |
| Aldiss | Unit 2, Hall Road Retail Park | 371 yd | |
| Express Diner | 11 The Lastings, Sandy Lane | 435 yd | |
| McDonalds | 162 Barrett Road, Norwich | 445 yd | |
| South Harford & Tuckswood | Harford Community Centre, 10 The Lastings | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shoemakers | 1 The Lastings, Sandy Lane | 340 yd | |
| The Oak Tree (88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger) | 59 Ipswich Road, Norwich | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Island | 60 Sandy Lane, Norwich | 283 yd | |
| Long John Hill Fish Bar | 61 Long John Hill, Norwich | 767 yd | |
| Hope Coffee Cart | New Hope Christian Centre, 2 Martineau Lane | 792 yd | |
| Ken's Fish Bar | 17 Friar Tuck Road, Norwich | 841 yd | |
| St. John's Fish And Chips | 3 St Johns Close, Norwich | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Warehouse | Unit 4C, Hall Road Retail Park | 344 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 4B, Hall Road Retail Park | 344 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 5, Hall Road Retail Park | 371 yd | |
| Asda | 11 The Lastings, Sandy Lane | 435 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 19 - 21 Friar Tuck Road, Norwich | 841 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Norwich Hall Road) HALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 318 yd |
| Edith Cavell Academy And Nursery DUCKETT CLOSE | grass pitches | 321 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Norwich) HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 594 yd |
| Tch Dragons Den Hall Road | artificial grass pitch | 819 yd |
| Harford Park PETERKIN ROAD | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 868 yd |
| The Hewett Academy CECIL ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 941 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 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.