Kensington Place is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR1 3JE 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 Kensington Place, Norwich, NR1 3JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR1 3JD, NR1 3AL, NR1 3AE, NR1 3AJ, NR1 3HG, NR1 3HQ, NR1 3HB, NR1 3AP, NR1 2AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR1 3JE is primarily male, with 53.9% 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 | 47.2% | 46.1% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 52.8% | 53.9% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 4.9% |
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 3JE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.6% 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 | 47.7% | 53.6% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.9% | 23.2% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -21.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 21.1% | 15.2% | -5.9% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 38.5% | 41.5% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 36.7% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 17% | 16% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.3% | 23.4% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 13% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 13% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 12.6% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 30.1% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 6% | 3.3% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 84.5% | 85.5% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 4.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 82.3% 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 | 83.4% | 82.3% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 7.1% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 2% | -3.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 7.1% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.4% | 81.5% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 5.4% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 1.7% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 4.7% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.8% | 76.7% | -19.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 32.1% | 13.5% | 18.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.3% | 37.2% | 26.1% |
| Christian | 25.9% | 46.2% | -20.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kensington Place was 197.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.5% higher than the Lakenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kensington Place has the 31st highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Lakenham and the 74th highest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Kensington Place, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-03-27 | £134,426 |
| 13 Kensington Place, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2023-10-23 | £141,994 |
| 31B Kensington Place, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-08-29 | £225,897 |
| 31A Kensington Place, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-08-25 | £225,897 |
| 31 Kensington Place, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-08-07 | £225,897 |
The percentage of student residents living in NR1 3JE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 4,322 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 | 495 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakenham Primary School City Road , NR1 2HL | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Primary School and Nursery Wessex Street , NR2 2SY | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Darwin Primary School 81 Rose Lane , NR1 1DJ | 4out of 4 | 965 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery Duckett Close , NR1 2LR | 3out of 4 | 1,475 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 | 274 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hewett Academy, Norwich Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 2,011 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Technical College Norfolk Old Hall Road , NR4 6FF | 3out of 4 | 3,004 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 | 955 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 | 1,088 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 | 448 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Town Close House Preparatory School 14 Ipswich Road , Norwich NR2 2LR | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich School 71A The Close , NR1 4DD | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wherry School 280 Hall Road , NR1 2GB | - not rated | 1,241 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xpress Stores | 219 Queens Road, Norwich | 35 yd | |
| Luso Brazilian Taste | 215 - 217 Queens Road, Norwich | 37 yd | |
| Roti | 19 Finkelgate, Norwich | 144 yd | |
| Zainab's Cafe | 65 - 65A Hall Road, Norwich | 170 yd | |
| Plantation Garden | 4 Earlham Road, Norwich | 296 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Inn | 233 Queens Road, Norwich | 37 yd | |
| The Freemasons Arms | 27 Hall Road, Norwich | 111 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | Kings Arms, 22 Hall Road | 111 yd | |
| Arkwrights Social Club | Hobart Square, Norwich | 141 yd | |
| Berstreet Gates | 174 Ber Street, Norwich | 141 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA Peri Peri | 213 Queens Road, Norwich | 37 yd | |
| Mumbai Kitchen | 229 Queens Road, Norwich | 37 yd | |
| USA Chicken And Pizza | 216 Queens Road, Norwich | 70 yd | |
| Golden Fish Bar | 6 - 6A Hall Road, Norwich | 111 yd | |
| The Dragon Chinese Take Away | 12 Hall Road, Norwich | 111 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Foodstore | 110 Hall Road, Norwich | 322 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Petrol Station | 149 - 155 Queens Road, Norwich | 342 yd | |
| Morrison's Petrol Station | 1 Albion Way, Norwich | 525 yd | |
| Morrison's Supermarket | 1 Albion Way, Norwich | 525 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 79 Grove Road, Norwich | 669 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame High School SURREY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 396 yd |
| Wensum Sports Centre WENSUM LODGE WENSUM LODGE KING STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 468 yd |
| Riverside Leisure Centre (Norwich) WHERRY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 493 yd |
| Lakenham Primary School CITY ROAD | grass pitches | 507 yd |
| Lakenham Recreation Ground CITY ROAD | tennis courts | 525 yd |
| Lakenham Sports & Leisure Centre (Closed) Cricket Ground Road | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts | 557 yd |
| Norwich City Fc (Carrow Road) CARROW ROAD | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| Pure Gym (Norwich Castle Mall) CASTLE MALL | health and fitness suite | 800 yd |
| 24/7 Fitness (Norwich) UNIT 4B UNIT 4B WHERRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 806 yd |
| Thai Wellbeing (Closed) 19-25 19-25 Red Lion Street | health and fitness suite | 839 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.