Theobald Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR1 2NY 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 Theobald Road, Norwich, NR1 2NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR1 2NY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 53.7% | 49.7% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 46.3% | 50.3% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 33.5% | 40.1% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 39.1% | -9.7% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 9.7% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 8.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 38.2% | 41.6% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 34.2% | -4.3% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 18.9% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.9% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31% | 24.7% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 12.7% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 21% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 14.4% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 19.9% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 93.9% | 89.8% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 93.9% | 88.4% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 88.4% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 76.7% | -8.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23% | 13.5% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.7% | 37.2% | 17.5% |
| Christian | 28.7% | 46.2% | -17.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Theobald Road was 26.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.6% lower than the Lakenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Theobald Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Lakenham and the 67th lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 139 Theobald Road, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-05-14 | £147,530 |
| 178 Theobald Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-11-12 | £215,057 |
| 99 Theobald Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-12-21 | £237,387 |
| 101 Theobald Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-12-01 | £218,769 |
| 149 Theobald Road, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-11-23 | £104,489 |
NR1 2NY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 5,404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuckswood Primary School and Nursery Tuckswood Centre , Tuckswood NR4 6BP | - not rated | 962 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuckswood First School Allanadale Road , Tuckswood NR4 6BP | - not rated | 962 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuckswood Academy Tuckswood Centre , Tuckswood NR4 6BP | - not rated | 962 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery Duckett Close , NR1 2LR | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavell Primary and Nursery School Duckett Close , NR1 2LR | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 763 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakenham Middle School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 2,053 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fairway Middle School Purtingay Close , NR4 6HU | - not rated | 2,075 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Middle School Wessex Street , NR2 2SP | - not rated | 2,895 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackdale Middle School, Norwich Bluebell Road , NR4 7LN | - not rated | 4,328 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Technical College Norfolk Old Hall Road , NR4 6FF | - not rated | 789 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hewett Academy Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hewett School Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | - not rated | 1,548 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,754 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | - not rated | 1,754 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 | 2,085 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 | 3,301 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Locksley School Locksley Road , NR4 6LG | - not rated | 701 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Short Stay School for Norfolk The Locksley School , Locksley Road NR4 6LG | - not rated | 763 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Visiting Teacher Service Central Greenwood Centre , Allandale Road NR4 6BP | - not rated | 993 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Centre Greenwood Road , Tuckswood NR4 6BN | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wherry School 280 Hall Road , NR1 2GB | 3out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Harford & Tuckswood | Harford Community Centre, 10 The Lastings | 537 yd | |
| Express Diner | 11 The Lastings, Sandy Lane | 644 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 4 - 5 The Lastings, Sandy Lane | 694 yd | |
| Aldiss | Unit 2, Hall Road Retail Park | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shoemakers | 1 The Lastings, Sandy Lane | 750 yd | |
| Marsh Harrier Public House | The Marsh Harrier, Ipswich Road | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Island | 60 Sandy Lane, Norwich | 744 yd | |
| Yuan Feng | 117B Ipswich Road, Norwich | 888 yd | |
| Ken's Fish Bar | 17 Friar Tuck Road, Norwich | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 11 The Lastings, Sandy Lane | 644 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Unit 4C, Hall Road Retail Park | 861 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 4B, Hall Road Retail Park | 861 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 19 - 21 Friar Tuck Road, Norwich | 1,028 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 5, Hall Road Retail Park | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Norwich Hall Road) HALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 752 yd |
| Youfit (Norwich) IPSWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 816 yd |
| Harford Park PETERKIN ROAD | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 842 yd |
| Edith Cavell Academy And Nursery DUCKETT CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,018 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 | 167.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.