Supple Close is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR1 4PP 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 Supple Close, Norwich, NR1 4PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR1 4PN, NR1 4JY, NR1 4PZ, NR1 4JZ, NR7 0AG, NR1 4PL, NR1 4PR, NR1 4AB, NR7 0AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR1 4PP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.8% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.2% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 4PP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.3% 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 | 42% | 50.3% | 8.3% | 37.9% | 12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 34.2% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 8.6% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 45% | 45.2% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 30.4% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 13.3% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 10.4% | 5.3% | 4.0% | 6.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 13.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.1% | 26.6% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 26.8% | 18.9% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 9.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 16.8% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 6.6% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 14% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.9% | 13.3% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -20.5% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.8% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 5.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.8% | 89.6% | -6.2% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.6% 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 | 93.4% | 89.6% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 89.4% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61% | 76.7% | -15.7% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 29.9% | 13.5% | 16.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.8% | 37.2% | 18.6% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Supple Close was 92.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.0% lower than the Crome average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Supple Close has the 23rd highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Crome and the 190th highest crime rate of 441 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Supple Close, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-09-26 | £165,865 |
| 30 Supple Close, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2023-05-19 | £182,841 |
| 64 Supple Close, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-02-21 | £210,242 |
| 30 Supple Close, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-11-30 | £120,742 |
| 13 Supple Close, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-07-05 | £203,870 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellesley First School Wellesley Avenue North , NR1 4NT | - not rated | 520 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lionwood Junior School Wolfe Road , NR1 4HT | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lionwood Junior School Wolfe Road , NR1 4HT | - not rated | 691 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartsease Primary School Rider Haggard Road , NR7 9UE | - not rated | 708 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartsease Primary Academy Rider Haggard Road , NR7 9UE | 3out of 4 | 708 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 | 828 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakenham Middle School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 2,990 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Middle School Wessex Street , NR2 2SP | - not rated | 3,189 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catton Grove Middle School Weston Road , NR3 3TP | - not rated | 3,875 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mile Cross Middle School Valpy Avenue , NR3 2EY | - not rated | 4,156 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 | 1,116 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartsease High School Marryat Road , NR7 9DF | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | 3out of 4 | 1,982 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community High School Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | - not rated | 1,982 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form Laundry Lane , Thorpe St Andrew NR7 0XS | - not rated | 2,191 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,777 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 | 3,598 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpe House School 7 Yarmouth Road , NR7 0EA | - not rated | 938 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Langley Preparatory School Beech Hill , 11 Yarmouth Road NR7 0EA | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn House School 22 Cotman Road , NR1 4AF | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nor08 Norfolk Primary Primary Intervention Project, 15 Riverside Road , NR1 1SN | - not rated | 1,586 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Beechcroft Study Centre 2 Caston Road , Thorpe St Andrew NR7 0LS | - not rated | 1,711 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 193 | 193A Plumstead Road, Norwich | 184 yd | |
| Subway | Petrol Filling Station, Plumstead Road | 206 yd | |
| Local Discharge Unit (LDU) | H M Prison, Knox Road | 630 yd | |
| HMP - Reception Kitchen | H M Prison, Knox Road | 630 yd | |
| Time Coffee Shop | 37 Plumstead Road, Norwich | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Arts Bowls Club | Plumstead Road East, Thorpe St Andrew | 733 yd | |
| Gordon Public House | 88 Gordon Avenue, Thorpe St Andrew | 897 yd | |
| The Castle Public House | The Castle, 1 Spitalfields | 1,035 yd | |
| William IV Public House | 33 Quebec Road, Norwich | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shish Go | 163 Plumstead Road, Norwich | 147 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza \& NXT LVL Chicken \& Cookies, So Be Burger, Pa | 169 Plumstead Road, Norwich | 151 yd | |
| New Golden House | 193B Plumstead Road, Norwich | 182 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Basement And Ground Floor, 207 Plumstead Road | 185 yd | |
| Domino's Pizzas | 181 Plumstead Road, Norwich | 185 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 174 - 178 Plumstead Road, Norwich | 165 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 197 Plumstead Road, Norwich | 185 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 21 Witard Road, Norwich | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodrow Pilling Park PILLING PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 467 yd |
| County Arts Indoor Bowls Club PLUMSTEAD ROAD EAST | indoor bowls | 481 yd |
| Hmp Norwich KNOX ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 681 yd |
| Heartsease Primary Academy RIDER HAGGARD ROAD | grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Pinebanks Sports And Leisure (Closed) Yarmouth Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 874 yd |
| St Williams Primary School ST. WILLIAMS WAY | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Soul Church NORWICH FAMILY LIFE CHURCH NORWICH FAMILY LIFE CHURCH HEARTSEASE LANE | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Britannia Barracks BRITANNIA HOUSE BRITANNIA HOUSE BRITANNIA ROAD | grass pitches | 904 yd |
| Langley Preparatory School (Closed) Yarmouth Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 939 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 | 183.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.