Borrowdale Drive is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR1 4NA is located in the Crome electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Borrowdale Drive, Norwich, NR1 4NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR1 4LW, NR1 4LN, NR1 4NJ, NR1 4NL, NR1 4ND, NR1 4LG, NR1 4LE, NR1 4LZ, NR1 4NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR1 4NA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 23.3% | 51.4% | 28.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 76.7% | 48.6% | -28.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50.3% | 28.7% | -21.6% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.5% | 50.4% | 21.9% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 0.8% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 11.6% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 7% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 30.5% | 45.1% | 14.6% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 43.3% | 34.5% | -8.8% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 14.8% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 4.2% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 29.8% | 26.6% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 6.3% | -12.3% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 10.9% | -7.9% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 13.3% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.7% | 33.6% | 22.9% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 7.3% | 3.9% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 88.6% | 95.8% | 7.2% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 88.7% 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 | 91.5% | 88.7% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 6.3% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 89.4% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 7.8% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Borrowdale Drive was 1682.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1434.9% higher than the Crome average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Borrowdale Drive has the highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Crome and the 4th highest crime rate of 441 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1046.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4636.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 Borrowdale Drive, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-10-17 | £291,552 |
| 125 Borrowdale Drive, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-07-12 | £258,604 |
| 119 Borrowdale Drive, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-08-18 | £255,405 |
| 118 Borrowdale Drive, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2022-07-04 | £246,120 |
| 123 Borrowdale Drive, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2020-05-01 | £249,527 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NR1 4NA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 39 |
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellesley First School Wellesley Avenue North , NR1 4NT | - not rated | 538 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lionwood Junior School Wolfe Road , NR1 4HT | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lionwood Junior School Wolfe Road , NR1 4HT | - not rated | 663 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartsease Primary School Rider Haggard Road , NR7 9UE | - not rated | 713 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartsease Primary Academy Rider Haggard Road , NR7 9UE | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartsease Community Middle School, Norwich Rider Haggard Road , NR7 9UE | - not rated | 762 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Middle School Wessex Street , NR2 2SP | - not rated | 2,974 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakenham Middle School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 2,997 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catton Grove Middle School Weston Road , NR3 3TP | - not rated | 3,343 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mile Cross Middle School Valpy Avenue , NR3 2EY | - not rated | 3,666 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartsease High School Marryat Road , NR7 9DF | - not rated | 967 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | 3out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community High School Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | 3out of 4 | 1,969 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 | 2,519 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 | 3,486 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nor07 - Norfolk Reintergration Include , 43 Crome Road NR3 4RG | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Thorpe House School 7 Yarmouth Road , NR7 0EA | - not rated | 1,412 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Nor08 Norfolk Primary Primary Intervention Project, 15 Riverside Road , NR1 1SN | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Hawthorn House School 22 Cotman Road , NR1 4AF | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Preparatory School Beech Hill , 11 Yarmouth Road NR7 0EA | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spurgeons Visitor Centre | H M Prison & Remand Centre, Knox Road | 210 yd | |
| Local Discharge Unit (LDU) | H M Prison, Knox Road | 217 yd | |
| HMP - Reception Kitchen | H M Prison, Knox Road | 217 yd | |
| Subway | Petrol Filling Station, Plumstead Road | 351 yd | |
| Cafe 193 | 193A Plumstead Road, Norwich | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle Public House | The Castle, 1 Spitalfields | 746 yd | |
| County Arts Bowls Club | Plumstead Road East, Thorpe St Andrew | 1,021 yd | |
| William IV Public House | 33 Quebec Road, Norwich | 1,045 yd | |
| The Robin Hood PH | 84 Mousehold Street, Norwich | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Tong | 67 Borrowdale Drive, Norwich | 255 yd | |
| Subway / BP Plumstead Road | Petrol Filling Station, Plumstead Road | 351 yd | |
| Shish Go | 163 Plumstead Road, Norwich | 408 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza \& NXT LVL Chicken \& Cookies, So Be Burger, Pa | 169 Plumstead Road, Norwich | 416 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Basement And Ground Floor, 207 Plumstead Road | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 197 Plumstead Road, Norwich | 485 yd | |
| Aldi | 174 - 178 Plumstead Road, Norwich | 528 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Norwich KNOX ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 212 yd |
| Britannia Barracks BRITANNIA HOUSE BRITANNIA HOUSE BRITANNIA ROAD | grass pitches | 431 yd |
| The Fountain Park THE PAVILION THE PAVILION GURNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Soul Church NORWICH FAMILY LIFE CHURCH NORWICH FAMILY LIFE CHURCH HEARTSEASE LANE | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Heartsease Primary Academy RIDER HAGGARD ROAD | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| County Arts Indoor Bowls Club PLUMSTEAD ROAD EAST | indoor bowls | 842 yd |
| Open Academy SALHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 872 yd |
| Woodrow Pilling Park PILLING PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Open Academy (Closed) Marryat Road | grass pitches | 972 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Norwich) BARRACK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,057 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 | 47 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.