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Quebec Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR1 4HZ 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 Quebec Road, Norwich, NR1 4HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: NR1 4JJ, NR1 4JH, NR1 4HX, NR1 4AR, NR1 4JL, NR1 4JA, NR1 4JQ, NR1 4AU, NR1 4JG.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR1 4HZ 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51.8%47%-4.8% 51.0% -4.0%
Male48.2%53%4.8% 49.0% 4.0%

Partnership Status

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 4HZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.5% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single43.3%47.5%4.2% 37.9% 9.6%
Married: Opposite sex34%36.6%2.6% 44.2% -7.6%
Married: Same sex1%1%0.0% 0.3% 0.7%
Separated4.1%3%-1.1% 2.2% 0.8%
Divorced11.3%9.9%-1.4% 9.1% 0.8%
Widowed6.2%2%-4.2% 6.1% -4.1%

Health

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 (90.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health41.3%53.8%12.5% 48.4% 5.4%
Good health41.3%36.3%-5.0% 33.6% 2.7%
Fair health11.9%7.6%-4.3% 12.7% -5.1%
Bad health4.1%2.4%-1.7% 4.0% -1.6%
Very bad health1.4%0%-1.4% 1.2% -1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 4HZ this area, 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 48.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications16.5%8%-8.5% 18.2% -10.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 10.8%6.5%-4.3% 9.6% -3.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14.9%11.1%-3.8% 13.4% -2.3%
Apprenticeship3.1%3.5%0.4% 5.3% -1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels13.9%18.1%4.2% 16.9% 1.2%
Degree or Similar33%48.7%15.7% 33.8% 14.9%
Other7.7%4%-3.7% 2.8% 1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi2.3%0%-2.3% 1.1% -1.1%
Indian0.5%0.4%-0.1% 3.1% -2.7%
Other Asian1.4%0%-1.4% 1.6% -1.6%
Black African2.3%4.4%2.1% 2.5% 1.9%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.4%0.4% 0.8% -0.4%
Mixed White and African0%2.4%2.4% 0.4% 2.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.4%0.4%-1.0% 0.9% -0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%0.8%0.3% 0.8% 0.0%
White91.3%90.4%-0.9% 81.4% 9.0%
Roma0%0.4%0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Arab0.5%0.4%-0.1% 0.6% -0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom85.3%83.3%-2.0% 83.2% 0.1%
European Union8.3%8.4%0.1% 6.1% 2.3%
Rest of Europe0.5%0%-0.5% 0.8% -0.8%
Africa2.8%3.6%0.8% 2.7% 0.9%
Middle East and Asia3.2%0.4%-2.8% 5.6% -5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean0%2.8%2.8% 1.3% 1.5%
Oceania0%1.6%1.6% 0.3% 1.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK85.3%82.6%-2.7% 83.2% -0.6%
10+ Years6%7.1%1.1% 9.8% -2.7%
5-10 Years3.2%3.2%0.0% 2.9% 0.3%
2-5 Years2.3%6.3%4.0% 2.2% 4.1%
Less than 2 years3.2%0.8%-2.4% 1.9% -1.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom73.7% 76.7% -3.0%
Ireland0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
France1.6% 0.3% 1.3%
Germany1.2% 0.2% 1.0%
Italy0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Portugal0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Spain2% 0.4% 1.6%
Lithuania1.6% 0.3% 1.3%
Other EU countries0.8% 1.5% -0.7%
Central and Western Africa2.4% 0.3% 2.1%
South and Eastern Africa0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
North America and the Caribbean2.7% 0.3% 2.4%
Oceania0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
No passport held11.8% 13.5% -1.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion64.5% 37.2% 27.3%
Christian27.1% 46.2% -19.1%
Hindu0.8% 1.7% -0.9%
Jewish1.6% 0.5% 1.1%
Muslim0.8% 6.5% -5.7%
Other religion1.2% 0.6% 0.6%
Not answered4% 6.0% -2.0%

Safety

Is Quebec Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Quebec Road was 189.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.5% higher than the Crome average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Quebec Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Crome and the 81st highest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.4%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,600
Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in NR1 4HZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Quebec Road are based on 244 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Norwich.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Quebec Road, Norwich, NR1 4HZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for NR1 4HZ

Average Price
£247,744
Semi-Detached
£234,450
Terraced
£244,062
Detached
£327,312
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Quebec Road

Average Price
£258,858
Semi-Detached
£306,529
Terraced
£246,984
Detached
£407,718
Flats/Maisonettes
£148,152
Other
£187,061

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Quebec Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
70 Quebec Road, Norwich, Norfolk
Terraced, an established residential building
£260,0002025-06-27 £265,971
34 Quebec Road, Norwich, Norfolk
Terraced, an established residential building
£220,0002025-05-01 £224,818
18 Quebec Road, Norwich, Norfolk
Terraced, an established residential building
£270,0002025-03-31 £274,197
66 Quebec Road, Norwich, Norfolk
Terraced, an established residential building
£220,5002025-01-31 £224,860
26 Quebec Road, Norwich, Norfolk
Terraced, an established residential building
£240,0002023-10-23 £240,491
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NR1 4HZ

Employment

NR1 4HZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 4HZ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee80
Part-Time Employee38
Retired28
Self-Employed25
Other7
Looking after home or family6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)6
Unemployed5
Student (economically inactive)3
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles18
Human health and social work activities18
Professional, scientific and technical activities15
Accommodation and food service activities13
Financial and insurance activities13
Manufacturing10
Education9
Administrative and support service activities9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security8
Other7
Construction7
Transport and storage5
Information and communication5
Real estate activities4

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Earlham Nursery School
Cadge Road , NR5 8DB
4out of 4 4,994 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lionwood Junior School
Wolfe Road , NR1 4HT
3out of 4 353 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
Telegraph Lane East , NR1 4AN
4out of 4 616 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Charles Darwin Primary School
81 Rose Lane , NR1 1DJ
4out of 4 826 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School
Mousehold Infant & Nursery School
Mousehold Avenue , NR3 4RS
4out of 4 1,166 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
George White Junior School
Silver Road , NR3 4RG
3out of 4 1,340 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Jane Austen College
46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD
3out of 4 1,478 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Surrey Street , NR1 3PB
4out of 4 1,627 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Open Academy
Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL
2out of 4 1,802 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sewell Park Academy
St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX
2out of 4 2,158 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Sprowston Community Academy
Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE
2out of 4 2,549 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

16 plus

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 1,746 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 2,581 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Norwich School
71A The Close , NR1 4DD
- not rated 1,004 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Norwich University of the Arts
Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN
- not rated 1,236 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Norwich Steiner School
Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW
- not rated 2,069 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited
147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA
- not rated 2,655 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Town Close House Preparatory School
14 Ipswich Road , Norwich NR2 2LR
- not rated 2,723 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Time Coffee Shop37 Plumstead Road, Norwich368 yd
Tiffin Sandwich Bar102 Thorpe Road, Norwich619 yd
The Norwich Hotel116 Thorpe Road, Norwich657 yd
Namaste India2 Stracey Road, Norwich700 yd
Nuffield Health \& Welbeing CafeHealth And Fitness Centre, Barrack Street722 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
William IV Public House33 Quebec Road, Norwich142 yd
Jubilee Public HouseThe Jubilee, 26 St Leonards Road367 yd
The Castle Public HouseThe Castle, 1 Spitalfields444 yd
Lollards Pit Public House69 - 71 Riverside Road, Norwich494 yd
Canary Social Club104 Thorpe Road, Norwich617 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Chippery Co99 Quebec Road, Norwich153 yd
Massingham's Fish And Chip Shop53 St Leonards Road, Norwich231 yd
Shanghai Court53 St Leonards Road, Norwich231 yd
Happy View69A Ketts Hill, Norwich408 yd
Lotus House16 Bishop Bridge Road, Norwich515 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-op FoodstoreUnit 4, Norwich Railway Station834 yd
One Stop Stores101 Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich886 yd
Tesco Express45 - 49 Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich1,013 yd
Tesco Express197 Plumstead Road, Norwich1,084 yd
Aldi174 - 178 Plumstead Road, Norwich1,091 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Nuffield Health (Norwich)
BARRACK STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool719 yd
Hmp Norwich
KNOX ROAD
artificial grass pitch782 yd
Britannia Barracks
BRITANNIA HOUSE BRITANNIA HOUSE BRITANNIA ROAD
grass pitches795 yd
Woodrow Pilling Park
PILLING PARK ROAD
grass pitches818 yd
Nelson Leisure Club (Closed)
Prince of Wales Road
health and fitness suite, swimming pool864 yd
24/7 Fitness (Norwich)
UNIT 4B UNIT 4B WHERRY ROAD
health and fitness suite955 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed136.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed49.6 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.