Trafalgar Street is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR1 3HW 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 Trafalgar Street, Norwich, NR1 3HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR1 3HN, NR1 3HS, NR1 3PX, NR1 3HR, NR1 3HU, NR1 3HJ, NR1 2RH, NR1 3HT, NR1 3HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR1 3HW is primarily male, with 55.1% 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 | 35.6% | 44.9% | 9.3% | 51.0% | -6.1% |
| Male | 64.4% | 55.1% | -9.3% | 49.0% | 6.1% |
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 3HW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.3% 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 | 44% | 57.3% | 13.3% | 37.9% | 19.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.5% | 21.8% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -22.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 5% | 5.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 24.5% | 11.7% | -12.8% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 29.7% | 37.1% | 7.4% | 48.4% | -11.3% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 37.1% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 23.4% | 16.3% | -7.1% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 12.2% | 6.5% | -5.7% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 | 30% | 22.5% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 12.7% | 2.2% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 11.3% | -9.7% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 13.7% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 31.9% | 14.4% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.5% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 9.7% | 7.0% | 3.1% | 6.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 89.2% | 74.2% | -15.0% | 81.4% | -7.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 69.5% 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 | 83.8% | 69.5% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 14.2% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 13.8% | 7.0% | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.8% | 69.2% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 13.8% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 6.5% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54% | 76.7% | -22.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 10.9% | 1.2% | 9.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 35.2% | 46.2% | -11.0% |
| Hindu | 8.1% | 1.7% | 6.4% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Trafalgar Street was 527.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 1279.0% higher than the Eaton average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Trafalgar Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Eaton and the 15th highest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Trafalgar Street, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2025-07-03 | £143,923 |
| 55 Trafalgar Street, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-07-16 | £127,547 |
| 71 Trafalgar Street, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-01-19 | £156,817 |
| 13 Trafalgar Street, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2019-10-15 | £152,549 |
| 57 Trafalgar Street, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2015-06-26 | £138,387 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 4,109 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 | 506 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakenham Primary School City Road , NR1 2HL | 3out of 4 | 590 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Primary School and Nursery Wessex Street , NR2 2SY | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Darwin Primary School 81 Rose Lane , NR1 1DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery Duckett Close , NR1 2LR | 3out of 4 | 1,331 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 | 399 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hewett Academy, Norwich Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Technical College Norfolk Old Hall Road , NR4 6FF | 3out of 4 | 2,769 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 | 629 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 | 1,065 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 | 459 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Town Close House Preparatory School 14 Ipswich Road , Norwich NR2 2LR | - not rated | 813 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wherry School 280 Hall Road , NR1 2GB | - not rated | 1,019 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harford Manor School, Norwich 43 Ipswich Road , NR2 2LN | 4out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside Up | 118 Hall Road, Norwich | 154 yd | |
| Zainab's Cafe | 65 - 65A Hall Road, Norwich | 170 yd | |
| Namaste Village | Ferodo House, 131 - 139 Queens Road | 270 yd | |
| Roti | 19 Finkelgate, Norwich | 330 yd | |
| Luso Brazilian Taste | 215 - 217 Queens Road, Norwich | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkwrights Social Club | Hobart Square, Norwich | 192 yd | |
| The Freemasons Arms | 27 Hall Road, Norwich | 254 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | Kings Arms, 22 Hall Road | 254 yd | |
| Rose Inn | 233 Queens Road, Norwich | 332 yd | |
| Victoria Bowling Club | 30 Trafford Road, Norwich | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Amigos | 120 Hall Road, Norwich | 154 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 99 Southwell Road, Norwich | 159 yd | |
| Golden Battered Cod | 101 Southwell Road, Norwich | 159 yd | |
| Golden Fish Bar | 6 - 6A Hall Road, Norwich | 254 yd | |
| The Dragon Chinese Take Away | 12 Hall Road, Norwich | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Foodstore | 110 Hall Road, Norwich | 154 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Petrol Station | 149 - 155 Queens Road, Norwich | 270 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 79 Grove Road, Norwich | 397 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | 1 Brazen Gate, Norwich | 597 yd | |
| Lucky Fortune Asian Market | 10 Queens Road, Norwich | 649 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lakenham Recreation Ground CITY ROAD | tennis courts | 423 yd |
| Notre Dame High School SURREY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 429 yd |
| Lakenham Primary School CITY ROAD | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| Lakenham Sports & Leisure Centre (Closed) Cricket Ground Road | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts | 674 yd |
| City College Norwich IPSWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 743 yd |
| Wensum Sports Centre WENSUM LODGE WENSUM LODGE KING STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 752 yd |
| Riverside Leisure Centre (Norwich) WHERRY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 819 yd |
| The Hewett Academy CECIL ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 842 yd |
| Thai Wellbeing (Closed) 19-25 19-25 Red Lion Street | health and fitness suite | 848 yd |
| Pure Gym (Norwich Castle Mall) CASTLE MALL | health and fitness suite | 850 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 | 93.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.5% |
| 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 | 48 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.