Wilby Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR1 2NJ 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 Wilby Road, Norwich, NR1 2NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR1 2NL, NR1 2NG, NR1 2NH, NR1 2AB, NR1 2NP, NR1 2PB, NR1 2NN, NR1 2NQ, NR1 2NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR1 2NJ 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 2NJ, 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 Wilby Road was 53.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.0% lower than the Lakenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wilby Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Lakenham and the 160th lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Wilby Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-04-04 | £297,441 |
| 2 Wilby Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2018-01-19 | £211,806 |
| 24 Wilby Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2017-01-24 | £216,662 |
| 22 Wilby Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2010-11-03 | £244,737 |
| 22 Wilby Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2009-05-29 | £249,464 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 5,163 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 | 311 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavell Primary and Nursery School Duckett Close , NR1 2LR | - not rated | 311 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuckswood Primary School and Nursery Tuckswood Centre , Tuckswood NR4 6BP | - not rated | 820 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuckswood First School Allanadale Road , Tuckswood NR4 6BP | - not rated | 820 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuckswood Academy Tuckswood Centre , Tuckswood NR4 6BP | - not rated | 820 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Harford Community Middle School Locksley Road , NR4 6LG | - not rated | 934 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakenham Middle School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fairway Middle School Purtingay Close , NR4 6HU | - not rated | 2,299 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Middle School Wessex Street , NR2 2SP | - not rated | 2,333 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackdale Middle School, Norwich Bluebell Road , NR4 7LN | - not rated | 4,259 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 | 1,022 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hewett School Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Technical College Norfolk Old Hall Road , NR4 6FF | - not rated | 1,442 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | - not rated | 1,643 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,567 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 | 2,686 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wherry School 280 Hall Road , NR1 2GB | 3out of 4 | 735 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Centre Greenwood Road , Tuckswood NR4 6BN | - not rated | 757 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Visiting Teacher Service Central Greenwood Centre , Allandale Road NR4 6BP | - not rated | 799 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Short Stay School for Norfolk The Locksley School , Locksley Road NR4 6LG | - not rated | 936 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Locksley School Locksley Road , NR4 6LG | - not rated | 1,019 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 4 - 5 The Lastings, Sandy Lane | 290 yd | |
| Aldiss | Unit 2, Hall Road Retail Park | 409 yd | |
| McDonalds | 162 Barrett Road, Norwich | 477 yd | |
| Express Diner | 11 The Lastings, Sandy Lane | 540 yd | |
| South Harford & Tuckswood | Harford Community Centre, 10 The Lastings | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shoemakers | 1 The Lastings, Sandy Lane | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Island | 60 Sandy Lane, Norwich | 188 yd | |
| Long John Hill Fish Bar | 61 Long John Hill, Norwich | 694 yd | |
| Hope Coffee Cart | New Hope Christian Centre, 2 Martineau Lane | 707 yd | |
| Ken's Fish Bar | 17 Friar Tuck Road, Norwich | 945 yd | |
| Pizza One And Sweet Tree | 5 St Johns Close, Norwich | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit 5, Hall Road Retail Park | 409 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Unit 4C, Hall Road Retail Park | 435 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 4B, Hall Road Retail Park | 435 yd | |
| Asda | 11 The Lastings, Sandy Lane | 540 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 19 - 21 Friar Tuck Road, Norwich | 945 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Edith Cavell Academy And Nursery DUCKETT CLOSE | grass pitches | 319 yd |
| The Gym (Norwich Hall Road) HALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 421 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Norwich) HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 651 yd |
| Tch Dragons Den Hall Road | artificial grass pitch | 890 yd |
| Harford Park PETERKIN ROAD | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 973 yd |
| The Hewett Academy CECIL ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 986 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 | 133.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.