City Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR1 3AP 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 City Road, Norwich, NR1 3AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR1 3AR, NR1 3AW, NR1 3AL, NR1 3AJ, NR1 3JD, NR1 3JE, NR1 2AG, NR1 3JB, NR1 2AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR1 3AP has a female population much higher than UK average, with 63.8% 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 | 68.4% | 63.8% | -4.6% | 51.0% | 12.8% |
| Male | 31.6% | 36.2% | 4.6% | 49.0% | -12.8% |
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 | 35.2% | 38.2% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.6% | 23.7% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -20.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 11.8% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 32% | 25.4% | -6.6% | 6.1% | 19.3% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (62.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 28.2% | 27.7% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -20.7% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 35.2% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 29.5% | 27.7% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 15.0% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 6.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 | 35.2% | 26.3% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 4.8% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 8.8% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 7% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 11.4% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.1% | 36.4% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 6.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 5.1% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 98.3% | 87.5% | -10.8% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 86.6% 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 | 92.7% | 86.6% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 7.1% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 86.2% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 6.3% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 4.3% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around City Road was 16.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.4% lower than the Lakenham average. The most reported crime type was Bicycle theft.
City Road has the lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Lakenham and the 39th lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 166.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 City Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £334,000 | 2020-01-31 | £409,639 |
| 43 City Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2016-04-27 | £370,251 |
| 37 City Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-04-23 | £395,731 |
| 39 City Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2010-10-12 | £370,769 |
| 37 City Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2009-12-11 | £306,318 |
NR1 3AP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 3AP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 51% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 118 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 4,389 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakenham Primary School City Road , NR1 2HL | 3out of 4 | 467 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Free School Norwich Kings House , 15-17 Surrey Street NR1 3NX | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Primary School and Nursery Wessex Street , NR2 2SY | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Darwin Primary School 81 Rose Lane , NR1 1DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery Duckett Close , NR1 2LR | 3out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 372 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hewett Academy, Norwich Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 1,592 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,988 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Technical College Norfolk Old Hall Road , NR4 6FF | 3out of 4 | 2,932 yd | University technical college | 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 | 952 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 | 1,182 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 | 353 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Town Close House Preparatory School 14 Ipswich Road , Norwich NR2 2LR | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wherry School 280 Hall Road , NR1 2GB | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich School 71A The Close , NR1 4DD | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xpress Stores | 219 Queens Road, Norwich | 134 yd | |
| Luso Brazilian Taste | 215 - 217 Queens Road, Norwich | 136 yd | |
| Zainab's Cafe | 65 - 65A Hall Road, Norwich | 161 yd | |
| Roti | 19 Finkelgate, Norwich | 241 yd | |
| Sunnyside Up | 118 Hall Road, Norwich | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Inn | 233 Queens Road, Norwich | 136 yd | |
| Arkwrights Social Club | Hobart Square, Norwich | 143 yd | |
| The Freemasons Arms | 27 Hall Road, Norwich | 187 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | Kings Arms, 22 Hall Road | 187 yd | |
| Berstreet Gates | 174 Ber Street, Norwich | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA Peri Peri | 213 Queens Road, Norwich | 136 yd | |
| Mumbai Kitchen | 229 Queens Road, Norwich | 136 yd | |
| USA Chicken And Pizza | 216 Queens Road, Norwich | 162 yd | |
| Golden Fish Bar | 6 - 6A Hall Road, Norwich | 187 yd | |
| The Dragon Chinese Take Away | 12 Hall Road, Norwich | 187 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Foodstore | 110 Hall Road, Norwich | 281 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Petrol Station | 149 - 155 Queens Road, Norwich | 415 yd | |
| Morrison's Petrol Station | 1 Albion Way, Norwich | 567 yd | |
| Morrison's Supermarket | 1 Albion Way, Norwich | 567 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 79 Grove Road, Norwich | 708 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lakenham Primary School CITY ROAD | grass pitches | 415 yd |
| Lakenham Recreation Ground CITY ROAD | tennis courts | 442 yd |
| Lakenham Sports & Leisure Centre (Closed) Cricket Ground Road | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts | 460 yd |
| Notre Dame High School SURREY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 488 yd |
| Riverside Leisure Centre (Norwich) WHERRY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 511 yd |
| Wensum Sports Centre WENSUM LODGE WENSUM LODGE KING STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 542 yd |
| Norwich City Fc (Carrow Road) CARROW ROAD | grass pitches | 692 yd |
| Norwich City Community Sports Foundation Carrow Road | artificial grass pitch | 869 yd |
| 24/7 Fitness (Norwich) UNIT 4B UNIT 4B WHERRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 883 yd |
| Pure Gym (Norwich Castle Mall) CASTLE MALL | health and fitness suite | 898 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 209.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.