Mariners Lane is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR1 3AF 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 Mariners Lane, Norwich, NR1 3AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR1 3EZ, NR1 3FR, NR1 3EN, NR1 1QR, NR1 1QS, NR1 3ER, NR1 1QP, NR1 3HE, NR1 3HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR1 3AF is primarily male, with 54.1% of the population 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 | 44.3% | 45.9% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 55.7% | 54.1% | -1.6% | 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.
In the immediate area around NR1 3AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.9% 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 | 59.2% | 60.9% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 23.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.5% | 13.9% | -8.6% | 44.2% | -30.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 18.6% | 5.9% | 9.1% | 9.5% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 | 37.9% | 44.4% | 6.5% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 35% | 31.2% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 20.7% | 15.3% | -5.4% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 7.4% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 23.2% | 14.2% | -9.0% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 16% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 12.6% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 13.2% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 38.7% | 14.0% | 33.8% | 4.9% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.9% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 81.9% | 82% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 74.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 74.7% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -8.5% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 7.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78% | 74.5% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 11.5% | 6.6% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 5.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 3.6% | -3.5% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 76.7% | -11.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 31.9% | 46.2% | -14.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Jewish | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mariners Lane was 270.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 153.4% higher than the Lakenham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mariners Lane has the 20th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Lakenham and the 43rd highest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Mariners Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-07-01 | £156,000 |
| 23 Mariners Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-11-15 | £136,500 |
| 45 Mariners Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2024-04-05 | £156,661 |
| 33 Mariners Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2024-03-22 | £154,524 |
| 26 Mariners Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2023-08-07 | £155,182 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Other | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 4,227 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Free School Norwich Kings House , 15-17 Surrey Street NR1 3NX | 3out of 4 | 348 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Darwin Primary School 81 Rose Lane , NR1 1DJ | 4out of 4 | 723 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakenham Primary School City Road , NR1 2HL | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Primary School and Nursery Wessex Street , NR2 2SY | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lionwood Infant and Nursery School Telegraph Lane East , NR1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 148 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hewett Academy, Norwich Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 2,171 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | 2out of 4 | 2,907 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School The Old Fire Station , 30 Bethel Street NR2 1NR | - not rated | 894 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education Ipswich Road , NR2 2LJ | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 710 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 927 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich School 71A The Close , NR1 4DD | - not rated | 948 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Town Close House Preparatory School 14 Ipswich Road , Norwich NR2 2LR | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wherry School 280 Hall Road , NR1 2GB | - not rated | 1,485 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roti | 19 Finkelgate, Norwich | 169 yd | |
| The Ber Street Kitchen | 141 - 143 Ber Street, Norwich | 181 yd | |
| Baby Buddha Tea House | 139 Ber Street, Norwich | 181 yd | |
| Xpress Stores | 219 Queens Road, Norwich | 228 yd | |
| Luso Brazilian Taste | 215 - 217 Queens Road, Norwich | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berstreet Gates | 174 Ber Street, Norwich | 124 yd | |
| The Waterfront | 139 - 141 King Street, Norwich | 205 yd | |
| Rose Inn | 233 Queens Road, Norwich | 228 yd | |
| The Freemasons Arms | 27 Hall Road, Norwich | 254 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | Kings Arms, 22 Hall Road | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flaming Galah's The Aussie Pie Stop | 123 Ber Street, Norwich | 181 yd | |
| USA Chicken And Pizza | 216 Queens Road, Norwich | 196 yd | |
| USA Peri Peri | 213 Queens Road, Norwich | 228 yd | |
| Mumbai Kitchen | 229 Queens Road, Norwich | 228 yd | |
| Golden Fish Bar | 6 - 6A Hall Road, Norwich | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Petrol Station | 149 - 155 Queens Road, Norwich | 342 yd | |
| Morrison's Petrol Station | 1 Albion Way, Norwich | 414 yd | |
| Morrison's Supermarket | 1 Albion Way, Norwich | 414 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 110 Hall Road, Norwich | 554 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 2 - 8 Westlegate, Norwich | 585 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wensum Sports Centre WENSUM LODGE WENSUM LODGE KING STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 262 yd |
| Notre Dame High School SURREY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 270 yd |
| Riverside Leisure Centre (Norwich) WHERRY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 454 yd |
| 24/7 Fitness (Norwich) UNIT 4B UNIT 4B WHERRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 568 yd |
| Pure Gym (Norwich Castle Mall) CASTLE MALL | health and fitness suite | 579 yd |
| Thai Wellbeing (Closed) 19-25 19-25 Red Lion Street | health and fitness suite | 640 yd |
| Norwich City Fc (Carrow Road) CARROW ROAD | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Nelson Leisure Club (Closed) Prince of Wales Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 705 yd |
| Lakenham Primary School CITY ROAD | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Norwich Church Of Englands Young Mens Society Squash Club 15-17 15-17 HAYMARKET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 771 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 | 42.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.