Eleanor Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR1 2RF is located in the Town Close electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Eleanor Road, Norwich, NR1 2RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR1 2RJ, NR1 2RD, NR1 2QZ, NR1 2QP, NR1 2RH, NR1 2RB, NR1 2RE, NR1 2QR, NR1 2PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR1 2RF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% of the population 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 | 54.7% | 56.1% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 5.1% |
| Male | 45.3% | 43.9% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -5.1% |
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 | 31.5% | 33.6% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.9% | 29.2% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -15.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 21.7% | 7.6% | 9.1% | 12.6% |
| Widowed | 17.4% | 13.4% | -4.0% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
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 | 28% | 35.8% | 7.8% | 48.4% | -12.6% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 36.9% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 27.6% | 17.6% | -10.0% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 7.9% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 39% | 21.7% | -17.3% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 9.1% | 0.6% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 9.8% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 6.3% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 11.4% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 38.6% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 96.6% | 86.5% | -10.1% | 81.4% | 5.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 85.5% 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 | 91.4% | 85.5% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 6.9% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 84.8% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 7.6% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eleanor Road was 38.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.6% lower than the Eaton average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Eleanor Road has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Eaton and the 113th lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 Eleanor Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2024-12-05 | £279,998 |
| 9 Eleanor Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-08-09 | £307,386 |
| 70 Eleanor Road, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2022-10-21 | £190,340 |
| 60 Eleanor Road, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,500 | 2022-02-10 | £127,903 |
| 58 Eleanor Road, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2021-07-22 | £121,889 |
NR1 2RF 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NR1 2RF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 4,131 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakenham First School and Nursery, Norwich Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 441 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakenham Primary School City Road , NR1 2HL | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Free School Norwich Kings House , 15-17 Surrey Street NR1 3NX | - not rated | 729 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Primary School and Nursery Wessex Street , NR2 2SY | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Primary School Wessex Street , NR2 2SY | - not rated | 948 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakenham Middle School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 441 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Middle School Wessex Street , NR2 2SP | - not rated | 948 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Harford Community Middle School Locksley Road , NR4 6LG | - not rated | 1,720 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fairway Middle School Purtingay Close , NR4 6HU | - not rated | 2,488 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackdale Middle School, Norwich Bluebell Road , NR4 7LN | - not rated | 3,581 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 | 606 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hewett School Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | - not rated | 606 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | - not rated | 641 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 485 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 | 1,253 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich Steiner School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 441 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Openopportunity Ipswich Road , NR2 2LJ | - not rated | 485 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School 14 Ipswich Road , Norwich NR2 2LR | - not rated | 683 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wherry School 280 Hall Road , NR1 2GB | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracondale School 13-15 Bracondale , NR1 2AL | - not rated | 823 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanctuary Coffee Stop | St Albans Church Hall, Grove Walk | 304 yd | |
| Sunnyside Up | 118 Hall Road, Norwich | 335 yd | |
| Nourish | 81B Grove Road, Norwich | 407 yd | |
| Zainab's Cafe | 65 - 65A Hall Road, Norwich | 449 yd | |
| Wroxham Diner + Shop / Cafe @ CCN / Platform Cafe @ CCN | Norwich City College, 5 Ipswich Road | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Bowling Club | 30 Trafford Road, Norwich | 259 yd | |
| Trafford Arms | 61 Grove Road, Norwich | 347 yd | |
| Arkwrights Social Club | Hobart Square, Norwich | 476 yd | |
| The Freemasons Arms | 27 Hall Road, Norwich | 548 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | Kings Arms, 22 Hall Road | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Battered Cod | 101 Southwell Road, Norwich | 217 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 99 Southwell Road, Norwich | 217 yd | |
| The Amigos | 120 Hall Road, Norwich | 335 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 73 Grove Road, Norwich | 348 yd | |
| St. John's Fish And Chips | 3 St Johns Close, Norwich | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Foodstore | 110 Hall Road, Norwich | 335 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 79 Grove Road, Norwich | 347 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Petrol Station | 149 - 155 Queens Road, Norwich | 499 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | 1 Brazen Gate, Norwich | 581 yd | |
| Lucky Fortune Asian Market | 10 Queens Road, Norwich | 728 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lakenham Recreation Ground CITY ROAD | tennis courts | 465 yd |
| City College Norwich IPSWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 483 yd |
| Lakenham Primary School CITY ROAD | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| The Hewett Academy CECIL ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 576 yd |
| Notre Dame High School SURREY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 662 yd |
| Town Close School IPSWICH ROAD | swimming pool | 675 yd |
| Lakenham Sports & Leisure Centre (Closed) Cricket Ground Road | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts | 827 yd |
| Tch Dragons Den Hall Road | artificial grass pitch | 866 yd |
| Town Close School (Fairfield Playing Field) Fairfield Road | grass pitches | 882 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Norwich) HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 896 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 | 93.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.