Kingsley Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR1 3RB 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 Kingsley Road, Norwich, NR1 3RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR1 3QX, NR1 3RD, NR1 3RA, NR1 3RE, NR1 3QU, NR1 3QZ, NR1 3QY, NR1 3RJ, NR1 3SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR1 3RB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.3% | 51.2% | 5.9% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 54.7% | 48.8% | -5.9% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 3RB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.8% 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 | 58.2% | 51.8% | -6.4% | 37.9% | 13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 33.3% | 5.6% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 8.8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 51.4% | 49.3% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 35.2% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 13.8% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
In the area around NR1 3RB this area, 7.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 58.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.3% | 7.6% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 4.9% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 6.7% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 24.1% | 18.7% | -5.4% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.9% | 58.4% | 14.5% | 33.8% | 24.6% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 91.6% | 83.6% | -8.0% | 81.4% | 2.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 80.8% 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 | 85.5% | 80.8% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| European Union | 7% | 6.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 5.7% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.6% | 80.8% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 9.7% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 3% | -3.4% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 35.2% | 46.2% | -11.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsley Road was 45.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.8% higher than the Eaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingsley Road has the 34th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Eaton and the 135th lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Kingsley Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £578,000 | 2024-07-29 | £590,657 |
| 32 Kingsley Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2022-11-10 | £267,854 |
| 36 Kingsley Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2020-11-30 | £784,236 |
| 6 Kingsley Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2019-11-27 | £511,196 |
| 22 Kingsley Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £412,500 | 2019-10-11 | £502,174 |
NR1 3RB 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 student residents living in NR1 3RB 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 | 129 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Education | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| 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 | 3,526 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bignold Primary School and Nursery Wessex Street , NR2 2SY | 3out of 4 | 229 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Free School Norwich Kings House , 15-17 Surrey Street NR1 3NX | 3out of 4 | 486 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakenham Primary School City Road , NR1 2HL | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Junior School Avenue Road , NR2 3HP | 3out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Darwin Primary School 81 Rose Lane , NR1 1DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Free schools | 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 | 642 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hewett Academy, Norwich Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Technical College Norfolk Old Hall Road , NR4 6FF | 3out of 4 | 2,976 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 | 585 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 | 683 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town Close House Preparatory School 14 Ipswich Road , Norwich NR2 2LR | - not rated | 636 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich High School for Girls GDST 95 Newmarket Road , Norwich NR2 2HU | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Norwich Steiner School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harford Manor School, Norwich 43 Ipswich Road , NR2 2LN | 4out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juniper Coffee Shop | 13 St Stephens Road, Norwich | 140 yd | |
| Quasar Elite | 17 - 19 St Stephens Road, Norwich | 140 yd | |
| Littlehaven Cafe | 45 St Stephens Square, Norwich | 183 yd | |
| Nourish | 81B Grove Road, Norwich | 203 yd | |
| The House Authentic Thai Cuisine | Ground Floor, 2 Queens Road | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coachmakers Arms | 9 St Stephens Road, Norwich | 140 yd | |
| The Grill House Restaurant - Inn | Trowel And Hammer, 25 St Stephens Road | 140 yd | |
| The Champion Pub | 101 Chapel Field Road, Norwich | 204 yd | |
| Trafford Arms | 61 Grove Road, Norwich | 227 yd | |
| Victoria Bowling Club | 30 Trafford Road, Norwich | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Food Takeaway | 15 St Stephens Road, Norwich | 140 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 73 Grove Road, Norwich | 226 yd | |
| Boba Bubble Tea | 12 Queens Road, Norwich | 236 yd | |
| Subway | 21 St Stephens Street, Norwich | 412 yd | |
| Auntie Annes Soft Pretzels | 106 St Stephens Arcade, Chapelfield | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | 1 Brazen Gate, Norwich | 8 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 79 Grove Road, Norwich | 227 yd | |
| Lucky Fortune Asian Market | 10 Queens Road, Norwich | 235 yd | |
| Iceland | 67 - 73 St Stephens Street, Norwich | 290 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Petrol Station | 149 - 155 Queens Road, Norwich | 474 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame High School SURREY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| City College Norwich IPSWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 586 yd |
| Thai Wellbeing (Closed) 19-25 19-25 Red Lion Street | health and fitness suite | 589 yd |
| Norwich Church Of Englands Young Mens Society Squash Club 15-17 15-17 HAYMARKET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 598 yd |
| Town Close School IPSWICH ROAD | swimming pool | 664 yd |
| Pure Gym (Norwich Castle Mall) CASTLE MALL | health and fitness suite | 667 yd |
| Ymca (Norwich) (Closed) 48 48 St. Giles Street | 813 yd | |
| The Gym (Norwich City) 6-8 6-8 LITTLE LONDON STREET | health and fitness suite | 900 yd |
| Town Close School (Fairfield Playing Field) Fairfield Road | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Lakenham Recreation Ground CITY ROAD | tennis courts | 981 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.