Howard Street is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR1 3RN 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 Howard Street, Norwich, NR1 3RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR1 3FA, NR1 3RL, NR1 3RH, NR1 3RJ, NR1 2QE, NR1 3QZ, NR1 3RW, NR1 3RP, NR1 3RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR1 3RN has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.5% 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 | 48.7% | 56.5% | 7.8% | 51.0% | 5.5% |
| Male | 51.3% | 43.5% | -7.8% | 49.0% | -5.5% |
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 3RN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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 | 55% | 43.6% | -11.4% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.4% | 39.7% | 15.3% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 7.4% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 5.9% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.2% | 54.5% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 35% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 8.9% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 3RN this area, 6.8% 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 66.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10% | 6.8% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 9.7% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 10.6% | -2.7% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.4% | 66.2% | 11.8% | 33.8% | 32.4% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.6% | 20.7% | 17.1% | 3.1% | 17.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.4% | 74.8% | -18.6% | 81.4% | -6.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 69.3% 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 | 86.3% | 69.3% | -17.0% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 9.8% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 20.1% | 15.5% | 5.6% | 14.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.3% | 68.7% | -17.6% | 83.2% | -14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 7.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 6.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 12.6% | 11.6% | 2.2% | 10.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.7% | 76.7% | -16.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Southern Asia | 19% | 1.2% | 17.8% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 28.9% | 46.2% | -17.3% |
| Hindu | 16.3% | 1.7% | 14.6% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howard Street was 283.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 642.4% higher than the Eaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Howard Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Eaton and the 39th highest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 114.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Howard Street, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,995 | 2002-11-26 | £469,342 |
| 1 Howard Street, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £74,000 | 1997-11-24 | £432,410 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,666 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 | 420 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Free School Norwich Kings House , 15-17 Surrey Street NR1 3NX | 3out of 4 | 524 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakenham Primary School City Road , NR1 2HL | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Junior School Avenue Road , NR2 3HP | 3out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Darwin Primary School 81 Rose Lane , NR1 1DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,377 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 | 613 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hewett Academy, Norwich Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Technical College Norfolk Old Hall Road , NR4 6FF | 3out of 4 | 2,810 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 | 428 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 | 853 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 | 527 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich Steiner School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 888 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich High School for Girls GDST 95 Newmarket Road , Norwich NR2 2HU | - not rated | 996 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Harford Manor School, Norwich 43 Ipswich Road , NR2 2LN | 4out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wherry School 280 Hall Road , NR1 2GB | - not rated | 1,165 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nourish | 81B Grove Road, Norwich | 118 yd | |
| Sanctuary Coffee Stop | St Albans Church Hall, Grove Walk | 182 yd | |
| Juniper Coffee Shop | 13 St Stephens Road, Norwich | 332 yd | |
| Quasar Elite | 17 - 19 St Stephens Road, Norwich | 332 yd | |
| Littlehaven Cafe | 45 St Stephens Square, Norwich | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trafford Arms | 61 Grove Road, Norwich | 50 yd | |
| Victoria Bowling Club | 30 Trafford Road, Norwich | 135 yd | |
| Coachmakers Arms | 9 St Stephens Road, Norwich | 331 yd | |
| The Grill House Restaurant - Inn | Trowel And Hammer, 25 St Stephens Road | 331 yd | |
| The Champion Pub | 101 Chapel Field Road, Norwich | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 73 Grove Road, Norwich | 50 yd | |
| Golden Battered Cod | 101 Southwell Road, Norwich | 293 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 99 Southwell Road, Norwich | 293 yd | |
| Good Food Takeaway | 15 St Stephens Road, Norwich | 332 yd | |
| Boba Bubble Tea | 12 Queens Road, Norwich | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 79 Grove Road, Norwich | 50 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | 1 Brazen Gate, Norwich | 199 yd | |
| Lucky Fortune Asian Market | 10 Queens Road, Norwich | 385 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Petrol Station | 149 - 155 Queens Road, Norwich | 419 yd | |
| Iceland | 67 - 73 St Stephens Street, Norwich | 449 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City College Norwich IPSWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 465 yd |
| Notre Dame High School SURREY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 528 yd |
| Town Close School IPSWICH ROAD | swimming pool | 591 yd |
| Thai Wellbeing (Closed) 19-25 19-25 Red Lion Street | health and fitness suite | 721 yd |
| Norwich Church Of Englands Young Mens Society Squash Club 15-17 15-17 HAYMARKET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 756 yd |
| Pure Gym (Norwich Castle Mall) CASTLE MALL | health and fitness suite | 781 yd |
| Lakenham Recreation Ground CITY ROAD | tennis courts | 808 yd |
| Town Close School (Fairfield Playing Field) Fairfield Road | grass pitches | 864 yd |
| The Hewett Academy CECIL ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 870 yd |
| Lakenham Primary School CITY ROAD | grass pitches | 890 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.