Elwyn Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR1 2RX 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 Elwyn Road, Norwich, NR1 2RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR1 2RS, NR1 2RU, NR1 2RY, NR1 2RT, NR1 2RR, NR1 2RZ, NR1 2LF, NR1 2LE, NR1 2RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR1 2RX 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 | 55.3% | 56.1% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 5.1% |
| Male | 44.7% | 43.9% | -0.8% | 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 | 37.7% | 41.9% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 33.3% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 16.2% | 6.0% | 9.1% | 7.1% |
| Widowed | 11.4% | 6% | -5.4% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 35.4% | 38.5% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -9.9% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 35.8% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 21.6% | 19.6% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 4.7% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
In the area around NR1 2RX this area, 32.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.4% | 32.6% | -9.8% | 18.2% | 14.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 15.3% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 15.7% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 12.3% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.7% | 18.2% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 91.8% | 88.8% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 91.1% | 87.5% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 5.4% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 87.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.4% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.7% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.7% | 76.7% | -9.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 24.2% | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elwyn Road was 23.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.2% lower than the Lakenham average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Elwyn Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Lakenham and the 65th lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Elwyn Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-10-28 | £213,575 |
| 6 Elwyn Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-08-20 | £241,274 |
| 6 Elwyn Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2008-11-21 | £251,976 |
| 7 Elwyn Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2004-08-06 | £241,477 |
| 6 Elwyn Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £43,000 | 1996-06-28 | £287,861 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 4,582 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 | 349 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuckswood Academy and Nursery Tuckswood Centre , Tuckswood NR4 6BP | 2out of 4 | 635 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakenham Primary School City Road , NR1 2HL | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Free School Norwich Kings House , 15-17 Surrey Street NR1 3NX | 3out of 4 | 1,585 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Primary School and Nursery Wessex Street , NR2 2SY | 3out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 398 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University Technical College Norfolk Old Hall Road , NR4 6FF | 3out of 4 | 1,721 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 2,631 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 | 939 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 | 2,091 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 | - not rated | 111 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Visiting Teacher Service Central Greenwood Centre , Allandale Road NR4 6BP | - not rated | 575 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harford Manor School, Norwich 43 Ipswich Road , NR2 2LN | 4out of 4 | 617 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich Steiner School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 903 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Town Close House Preparatory School 14 Ipswich Road , Norwich NR2 2LR | - not rated | 1,056 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | 162 Barrett Road, Norwich | 87 yd | |
| Aldiss | Unit 2, Hall Road Retail Park | 160 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Centre | Hewett School, Hall Road | 244 yd | |
| The Wherry School | 280 Hall Road, Norwich | 244 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 4 - 5 The Lastings, Sandy Lane | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shoemakers | 1 The Lastings, Sandy Lane | 519 yd | |
| The Oak Tree (88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger) | 59 Ipswich Road, Norwich | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's Fish And Chips | 3 St Johns Close, Norwich | 456 yd | |
| Pizza One And Sweet Tree | 5 St Johns Close, Norwich | 456 yd | |
| Long John Hill Fish Bar | 61 Long John Hill, Norwich | 603 yd | |
| New Island | 60 Sandy Lane, Norwich | 692 yd | |
| Hope Coffee Cart | New Hope Christian Centre, 2 Martineau Lane | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit 5, Hall Road Retail Park | 160 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Unit 4C, Hall Road Retail Park | 396 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 4B, Hall Road Retail Park | 396 yd | |
| Asda | 11 The Lastings, Sandy Lane | 686 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 19 - 21 Friar Tuck Road, Norwich | 847 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Edith Cavell Academy And Nursery DUCKETT CLOSE | grass pitches | 227 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Norwich) HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 231 yd |
| The Hewett Academy CECIL ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 468 yd |
| Tch Dragons Den Hall Road | artificial grass pitch | 487 yd |
| The Gym (Norwich Hall Road) HALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 503 yd |
| Lakenham Recreation Ground CITY ROAD | tennis courts | 773 yd |
| Lakenham Primary School CITY ROAD | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Harford Park PETERKIN ROAD | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,026 yd |
| Lakenham Sports & Leisure Centre (Closed) Cricket Ground Road | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts | 1,027 yd |
| City College Norwich IPSWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,039 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 270 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.