The Ridgeway, Norwich, NR1 4ND

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR1 4ND, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.8%	54.2%	5.4%	51.0%	3.2%
Male	51.2%	45.8%	-5.4%	49.0%	-3.2%

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 vicinity of NR1 4ND there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	16.7%	21.6%	4.9%	37.9%	-16.3%
Married: Opposite sex	62.1%	56.8%	-5.3%	44.2%	12.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	2.1%	2.1%	0.3%	1.8%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.1%	1.5%
Separated	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	8.6%	8.4%	-0.2%	9.1%	-0.7%
Widowed	12.1%	9.5%	-2.6%	6.1%	3.4%

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.3%) 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	20%	27.2%	7.2%	48.4%	-21.2%
Good health	43.4%	40.1%	-3.3%	33.6%	6.5%
Fair health	27.8%	26.2%	-1.6%	12.7%	13.5%
Bad health	7.3%	5.4%	-1.9%	4.0%	1.4%
Very bad health	1.5%	1%	-0.5%	1.2%	-0.2%

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 4ND this area, 28.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39.4%	28.7%	-10.7%	18.2%	10.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.1%	10.1%	0.0%	9.6%	0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.6%	10.1%	-4.5%	13.4%	-3.3%
Apprenticeship	8.1%	10.1%	2.0%	5.3%	4.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.6%	12.8%	5.2%	16.9%	-4.1%
Degree or Similar	15.7%	25.5%	9.8%	33.8%	-8.3%
Other	4.5%	2.7%	-1.8%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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)
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and African	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98%	99.5%	1.5%	81.4%	18.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95.6%	94.5%	-1.1%	83.2%	11.3%
European Union	3.4%	4%	0.6%	6.1%	-2.1%
Africa	0.5%	1%	0.5%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.1%	94.5%	-0.6%	83.2%	11.3%
10+ Years	0%	4.5%	4.5%	9.8%	-5.3%
2-5 Years	0%	1%	1.0%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	4.9%	0%	-4.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.6%	76.7%	0.9%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
No passport held	19.9%	13.5%	6.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.1%	37.2%	-1.1%
Christian	59.9%	46.2%	13.7%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	3.5%	6.0%	-2.5%

Safety

Is The Ridgeway Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Ridgeway was 22.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.6% lower than the Crome average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Ridgeway has the 7th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Crome and the 52nd lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Norwich .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£35,200

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NR1 4ND, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Ridgeway are based on 45 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 The Ridgeway, Norwich, NR1 4ND

Estimated Average Property Prices for NR1 4ND

Average Price
£274,854

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£274,854

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Ridgeway

Average Price
£259,740

Semi-Detached
£263,372

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£258,565

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The RidgewayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
43 The Ridgeway, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2025-10-23	£226,026
42 The Ridgeway, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2023-10-26	£303,333
37 The Ridgeway, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2023-10-17	£224,000
39 The Ridgeway, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2023-03-01	£238,990
32 The Ridgeway, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£263,356	2022-11-22	£239,894

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NR1 4ND

Employment

NR1 4ND area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 retired residents living in NR1 4ND area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 54% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	102
Full-Time Employee	36
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Student (economically inactive)	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Human health and social work activities	10
Manufacturing	9
Education	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Construction	5
Transport and storage	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Other	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Information and communication	1
Administrative and support service activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Heartsease Primary School Rider Haggard Road , NR7 9UE	- not rated	573 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Heartsease Primary Academy Rider Haggard Road , NR7 9UE	3out of 4	573 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wellesley First School Wellesley Avenue North , NR1 4NT	- not rated	601 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Heartsease First School Rider Haggard Road , NR7 9UE	- not rated	677 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lionwood Junior School Wolfe Road , NR1 4HT	3out of 4	748 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Heartsease Community Middle School, Norwich Rider Haggard Road , NR7 9UE	- not rated	634 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lakenham Middle School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW	- not rated	3,103 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bignold Middle School Wessex Street , NR2 2SP	- not rated	3,114 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Catton Grove Middle School Weston Road , NR3 3TP	- not rated	3,441 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mile Cross Middle School Valpy Avenue , NR3 2EY	- not rated	3,801 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL	3out of 4	794 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Heartsease High School Marryat Road , NR7 9DF	- not rated	872 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE	3out of 4	1,625 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Sprowston Community High School Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE	- not rated	1,625 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX	3out of 4	2,078 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	2,663 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	3,613 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thorpe House School 7 Yarmouth Road , NR7 0EA	- not rated	1,371 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Nor07 - Norfolk Reintergration Include , 43 Crome Road NR3 4RG	- not rated	1,388 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Langley Preparatory School Beech Hill , 11 Yarmouth Road NR7 0EA	- not rated	1,476 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hawthorn House School 22 Cotman Road , NR1 4AF	- not rated	1,542 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Nor08 Norfolk Primary Primary Intervention Project, 15 Riverside Road , NR1 1SN	- not rated	1,587 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subway	Petrol Filling Station, Plumstead Road	313 yd
Local Discharge Unit (LDU)	H M Prison, Knox Road	359 yd
HMP - Reception Kitchen	H M Prison, Knox Road	359 yd
Spurgeons Visitor Centre	H M Prison & Remand Centre, Knox Road	359 yd
Cafe 193	193A Plumstead Road, Norwich	369 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
County Arts Bowls Club	Plumstead Road East, Thorpe St Andrew		873 yd
The Castle Public House	The Castle, 1 Spitalfields		885 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ken Tong	67 Borrowdale Drive, Norwich	184 yd
Shish Go	163 Plumstead Road, Norwich	309 yd
Fireaway Pizza \& NXT LVL Chicken \& Cookies, So Be Burger, Pa	169 Plumstead Road, Norwich	312 yd
Subway / BP Plumstead Road	Petrol Filling Station, Plumstead Road	313 yd
Papa Johns	Basement And Ground Floor, 207 Plumstead Road	363 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	197 Plumstead Road, Norwich		363 yd
Aldi	174 - 178 Plumstead Road, Norwich		409 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hmp Norwich KNOX ROAD	artificial grass pitch	361 yd
Britannia Barracks BRITANNIA HOUSE BRITANNIA HOUSE BRITANNIA ROAD	grass pitches	578 yd
Soul Church NORWICH FAMILY LIFE CHURCH NORWICH FAMILY LIFE CHURCH HEARTSEASE LANE	grass pitches	598 yd
The Fountain Park THE PAVILION THE PAVILION GURNEY ROAD	grass pitches	688 yd
County Arts Indoor Bowls Club PLUMSTEAD ROAD EAST	indoor bowls	701 yd
Heartsease Primary Academy RIDER HAGGARD ROAD	grass pitches	701 yd
Open Academy SALHOUSE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	785 yd
Woodrow Pilling Park PILLING PARK ROAD	grass pitches	871 yd
Open Academy (Closed) Marryat Road	grass pitches	877 yd

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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	46.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	127.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of NR1 4ND