Needham Place is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR1 3SD is located in the Town Close electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich South. This postcode has been in use since 2006-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Needham Place, Norwich, NR1 3SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR2 1SE, NR1 3SP, NR1 3UF, NR1 3SS, NR1 3QU, NR1 3QR, NR1 3RA, NR1 3QX, NR2 2TL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR1 3SD 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 3SD, 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 3SD 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 Needham Place was 20.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.2% lower than the Eaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Needham Place has the 20th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Eaton and the 48th lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Needham Place, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £156,750 | 2026-01-02 | £153,396 |
| 1 Needham Place, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-07-02 | £264,191 |
| 9 Needham Place, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-05-28 | £157,048 |
| 24 Needham Place, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2024-06-12 | £148,177 |
| 2 Needham Place, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-12-12 | £260,426 |
NR1 3SD 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 3SD 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,575 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 | 215 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Primary School Wessex Street , NR2 2SY | - not rated | 267 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold First School and Nursery Wessex Street , NR2 2SP | - not rated | 267 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Free School Norwich Kings House , 15-17 Surrey Street NR1 3NX | - not rated | 329 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakenham First School and Nursery, Norwich Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bignold Middle School Wessex Street , NR2 2SP | - not rated | 267 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakenham Middle School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Harford Community Middle School Locksley Road , NR4 6LG | - not rated | 2,334 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fairway Middle School Purtingay Close , NR4 6HU | - not rated | 2,772 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mile Cross Middle School Valpy Avenue , NR3 2EY | - not rated | 2,870 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | - not rated | 530 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College , | - not rated | 902 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 4out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hewett Academy Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School The Old Fire Station , 30 Bethel Street NR2 1NR | - not rated | 506 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education Ipswich Road , NR2 2LJ | - not rated | 773 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich Academy School 69 Bethel Street , NR2 1NR | - not rated | 613 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Openopportunity Ipswich Road , NR2 2LJ | - not rated | 773 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School 14 Ipswich Road , Norwich NR2 2LR | - not rated | 841 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 924 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich School of Art and Design St George Street , NR3 1BB | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | 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 | 86 yd | |
| Quasar Elite | 17 - 19 St Stephens Road, Norwich | 86 yd | |
| Littlehaven Cafe | 45 St Stephens Square, Norwich | 89 yd | |
| Wilkinsons Cafe | 56 - 72 St Stephens Street, Norwich | 110 yd | |
| The House Authentic Thai Cuisine | Ground Floor, 2 Queens Road | 130 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Champion Pub | 101 Chapel Field Road, Norwich | 1 yd | |
| Coachmakers Arms | 9 St Stephens Road, Norwich | 86 yd | |
| The Grill House Restaurant - Inn | Trowel And Hammer, 25 St Stephens Road | 86 yd | |
| Trafford Arms | 61 Grove Road, Norwich | 420 yd | |
| Cafe Bar Marzano | The Forum, Millennium Plain | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Food Takeaway | 15 St Stephens Road, Norwich | 86 yd | |
| Boba Bubble Tea | 12 Queens Road, Norwich | 140 yd | |
| Auntie Annes Soft Pretzels | 106 St Stephens Arcade, Chapelfield | 212 yd | |
| Subway | 21 St Stephens Street, Norwich | 264 yd | |
| Subway | 2 Rampant Horse Street, Norwich | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Fortune Asian Market | 10 Queens Road, Norwich | 130 yd | |
| Iceland | 67 - 73 St Stephens Street, Norwich | 138 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | 1 Brazen Gate, Norwich | 199 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, Rampant Horse Street | 349 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 79 Grove Road, Norwich | 420 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Church Of Englands Young Mens Society Squash Club 15-17 15-17 HAYMARKET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 416 yd |
| Thai Wellbeing (Closed) 19-25 19-25 Red Lion Street | health and fitness suite | 438 yd |
| Pure Gym (Norwich Castle Mall) CASTLE MALL | health and fitness suite | 533 yd |
| Notre Dame High School SURREY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 539 yd |
| Ymca (Norwich) (Closed) 48 48 St. Giles Street | 610 yd | |
| The Gym (Norwich City) 6-8 6-8 LITTLE LONDON STREET | health and fitness suite | 714 yd |
| City College Norwich IPSWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 776 yd |
| Town Close School IPSWICH ROAD | swimming pool | 828 yd |
| Wensum Sports Centre WENSUM LODGE WENSUM LODGE KING STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,009 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 69.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80.01 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80.01 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.