Ketts Hill is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR1 4EZ 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 Ketts Hill, Norwich, NR1 4EZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR1 4EX, NR1 4HB, NR1 4HA, NR1 4HD, NR1 4JN, NR1 4HE, NR1 4JF, NR1 4EY, NR1 4JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR1 4EZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 52% | 48.2% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 48% | 51.8% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 4EZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.7% 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 | 53.9% | 56.7% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 18.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.1% | 25.5% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -18.7% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 17.8% | 12.2% | -5.6% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 42.8% | 44.3% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 37.3% | -2.9% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 14.3% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 20.5% | 17.1% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 5.3% | -12.1% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 16.3% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 16% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.7% | 35.7% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 1.9% |
| Other | 3.9% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 2.8% | 4.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.2% | 92% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
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 | 89.5% | 80.8% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 9.6% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 80.8% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 9.9% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 76.7% | -9.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58% | 37.2% | 20.8% |
| Christian | 29.3% | 46.2% | -16.9% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ketts Hill was 195.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.8% higher than the Crome average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ketts Hill has the 7th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Crome and the 76th highest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 102.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Ketts Hill, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-10-24 | £210,429 |
| 72 Ketts Hill, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-07-07 | £228,875 |
| 82 Ketts Hill, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £218,500 | 2022-11-18 | £214,774 |
| 70 Ketts Hill, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-10-21 | £187,513 |
| 92 Ketts Hill, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-08-30 | £231,417 |
NR1 4EZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NR1 4EZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| 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 | 4,778 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lionwood Junior School Wolfe Road , NR1 4HT | 3out of 4 | 546 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mousehold Infant & Nursery School Mousehold Avenue , NR3 4RS | 4out of 4 | 814 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Darwin Primary School 81 Rose Lane , NR1 1DJ | 4out of 4 | 905 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lionwood Infant and Nursery School Telegraph Lane East , NR1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 977 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George White Junior School Silver Road , NR3 4RG | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL | 2out of 4 | 1,664 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | 2out of 4 | 1,796 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | 2out of 4 | 2,334 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 | 1,672 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 | 2,658 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich School 71A The Close , NR1 4DD | - not rated | 912 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich Steiner School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 2,258 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 2,447 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 2,605 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time Coffee Shop | 37 Plumstead Road, Norwich | 372 yd | |
| Nuffield Health \& Welbeing Cafe | Health And Fitness Centre, Barrack Street | 412 yd | |
| Zaks Waterside Grill And Bar | Waterside, Barrack Street | 412 yd | |
| Local Discharge Unit (LDU) | H M Prison, Knox Road | 556 yd | |
| HMP - Reception Kitchen | H M Prison, Knox Road | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle Public House | The Castle, 1 Spitalfields | 83 yd | |
| William IV Public House | 33 Quebec Road, Norwich | 447 yd | |
| The Red Lion Bishopgate | Red Lion Public House, 79 Bishopgate | 477 yd | |
| Lollards Pit Public House | 69 - 71 Riverside Road, Norwich | 497 yd | |
| Jubilee Public House | The Jubilee, 26 St Leonards Road | 563 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy View | 69A Ketts Hill, Norwich | 45 yd | |
| Lotus House | 16 Bishop Bridge Road, Norwich | 221 yd | |
| Bishop Bridge Fish And Chips | Ground Floor, 18 Bishop Bridge Road | 221 yd | |
| Hot Grill Kebab And Pizza House | 28 Bishop Bridge Road, Norwich | 221 yd | |
| The Chippery Co | 99 Quebec Road, Norwich | 290 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Stores | 101 Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich | 921 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | Unit 4, Norwich Railway Station | 971 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 45 - 49 Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich | 976 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Norwich) BARRACK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 410 yd |
| Britannia Barracks BRITANNIA HOUSE BRITANNIA HOUSE BRITANNIA ROAD | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| Hmp Norwich KNOX ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 588 yd |
| The Fountain Park THE PAVILION THE PAVILION GURNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Nelson Leisure Club (Closed) Prince of Wales Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 928 yd |
| Norwich School 69-71A 69-71A THE CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 969 yd |
| Woodrow Pilling Park PILLING PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,048 yd |
| 24/7 Fitness (Norwich) UNIT 4B UNIT 4B WHERRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,060 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 | 79 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.