Ella Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR1 4BS is located in the Thorpe Hamlet electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ella Road, Norwich, NR1 4BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR1 4BX, NR1 4BP, NR1 4BU, NR1 1TG, NR1 4BN, NR1 4BT, NR1 1RY, NR1 4BW, NR1 1TQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR1 4BS has a slightly higher male population, with 53% of residents 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 | 48.8% | 47% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 51.2% | 53% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 4BS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.2% 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 | 58.7% | 59.2% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 21.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.2% | 21.9% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -22.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 10.2% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 7.5% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.2% | 33% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -15.4% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 37.9% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 18.9% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 | 27.6% | 21.7% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 5.6% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 9.7% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 20.2% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 36.7% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87.4% | 89.5% | 2.1% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 80% 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 | 80.9% | 80% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| European Union | 9.8% | 10.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 3.5% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.9% | 80% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 9.8% | 7.0% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 1.8% | -6.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.9% | 76.7% | -13.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 25.2% | 13.5% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ella Road was 98.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.1% lower than the Lakenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ella Road has the 31st lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Lakenham and the 174th highest crime rate of 441 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Ella Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2025-12-19 | £211,771 |
| 16 Ella Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2025-08-22 | £278,275 |
| 42 Ella Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-02-07 | £239,820 |
| 58 Ella Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2024-07-22 | £244,294 |
| 64 Ella Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-06-21 | £365,142 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 4,857 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpe Hamlet First and Nursery School, Norwich Telegraph Lane East , Thorpe Hamlet NR1 4AN | - not rated | 392 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Darwin Primary School 81 Rose Lane , NR1 1DJ | 4out of 4 | 489 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lionwood Infant and Nursery School Telegraph Lane East , NR1 4AN | - not rated | 604 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lionwood Infant and Nursery School Telegraph Lane East , NR1 4AN | - not rated | 604 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lionwood Junior School Wolfe Road , NR1 4HT | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakenham Middle School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 1,591 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Middle School Wessex Street , NR2 2SP | - not rated | 1,811 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartsease Community Middle School, Norwich Rider Haggard Road , NR7 9UE | - not rated | 2,141 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Harford Community Middle School Locksley Road , NR4 6LG | - not rated | 3,443 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mile Cross Middle School Valpy Avenue , NR3 2EY | - not rated | 3,494 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De La Salle College , | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 4out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL | 3out of 4 | 2,281 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,483 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 | 2,152 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nor08 Norfolk Primary Primary Intervention Project, 15 Riverside Road , NR1 1SN | - not rated | 247 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Hawthorn House School 22 Cotman Road , NR1 4AF | - not rated | 458 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich School 71A The Close , NR1 4DD | - not rated | 848 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracondale School 13-15 Bracondale , NR1 2AL | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffin Sandwich Bar | 102 Thorpe Road, Norwich | 176 yd | |
| Gem Of Norwich | 2 - 6 Thorpe Road, Norwich | 232 yd | |
| Namaste India | 2 Stracey Road, Norwich | 274 yd | |
| AMT Coffee | Norwich Railway Station, Station Approach | 322 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Norwich Railway Station, Station Approach | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Public House | The Jubilee, 26 St Leonards Road | 154 yd | |
| Coach & Horses | Coach And Horses, 82 Thorpe Road | 176 yd | |
| Lollards Pit Public House | 69 - 71 Riverside Road, Norwich | 325 yd | |
| Canary Social Club | 104 Thorpe Road, Norwich | 346 yd | |
| William IV Public House | 33 Quebec Road, Norwich | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Flavours | 98 Thorpe Road, Norwich | 176 yd | |
| Pizza Oro | Basement And Ground Floor, 10 Thorpe Road | 232 yd | |
| Abellio Greater Anglia | Norwich Railway Station, Station Approach | 322 yd | |
| Subway | Norwich Railway Station, Station Approach | 322 yd | |
| Massingham's Fish And Chip Shop | 53 St Leonards Road, Norwich | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Foodstore | Unit 4, Norwich Railway Station | 324 yd | |
| One Stop Stores | 101 Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich | 455 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 45 - 49 Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich | 641 yd | |
| Morrison's Petrol Station | 1 Albion Way, Norwich | 707 yd | |
| Morrison's Supermarket | 1 Albion Way, Norwich | 707 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Leisure Club (Closed) Prince of Wales Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 406 yd |
| 24/7 Fitness (Norwich) UNIT 4B UNIT 4B WHERRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 455 yd |
| Wensum Sports Centre WENSUM LODGE WENSUM LODGE KING STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 735 yd |
| Norwich City Fc (Carrow Road) CARROW ROAD | grass pitches | 747 yd |
| Riverside Leisure Centre (Norwich) WHERRY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 815 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Norwich) BARRACK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 836 yd |
| Norwich City Community Sports Foundation Carrow Road | artificial grass pitch | 849 yd |
| Norwich School 69-71A 69-71A THE CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 902 yd |
| Pure Gym (Norwich Castle Mall) CASTLE MALL | health and fitness suite | 1,083 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 | 161.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.