Morse Avenue, Norwich, NR1 4PW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR1 4PW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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	52.1%	48.4%	-3.7%	51.0%	-2.6%
Male	47.9%	51.6%	3.7%	49.0%	2.6%

Partnership Status

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	31.5%	36.2%	4.7%	37.9%	-1.7%
Married: Opposite sex	50%	46.6%	-3.4%	44.2%	2.4%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.3%	0.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	4.1%	3%	-1.1%	2.2%	0.8%
Divorced	11.1%	9.7%	-1.4%	9.1%	0.6%
Widowed	2.6%	3%	0.4%	6.1%	-3.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	45.6%	46.3%	0.7%	48.4%	-2.1%
Good health	36.7%	36.4%	-0.3%	33.6%	2.8%
Fair health	11.7%	12.3%	0.6%	12.7%	-0.4%
Bad health	5.2%	3.4%	-1.8%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	0.9%	1.6%	0.7%	1.2%	0.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	24.4%	20.1%	-4.3%	18.2%	1.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.8%	14.7%	-3.1%	9.6%	5.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13%	14.4%	1.4%	13.4%	1.0%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	5.7%	0.9%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10%	15.1%	5.1%	16.9%	-1.8%
Degree or Similar	23.7%	27.1%	3.4%	33.8%	-6.7%
Other	6.3%	3%	-3.3%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.7%	-0.2%
Other Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black African	2.9%	1.3%	-1.6%	2.5%	-1.2%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.4%	1.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Mixed Other	1.1%	1%	-0.1%	0.8%	0.2%
White	95.4%	93%	-2.4%	81.4%	11.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.1% 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	92.8%	91.1%	-1.7%	83.2%	7.9%
European Union	1.7%	5%	3.3%	6.1%	-1.1%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	2.6%	1%	-1.6%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	1.8%	1.2%	5.6%	-3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.8%	91.4%	-1.4%	83.2%	8.2%
10+ Years	0%	4.5%	4.5%	9.8%	-5.3%
5-10 Years	0.6%	2.9%	2.3%	2.9%	0.0%
2-5 Years	2.6%	0%	-2.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4%	1.3%	-2.7%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	70.6%	76.7%	-6.1%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Spain	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
Lithuania	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
Other Europe	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
South-East Asia	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
No passport held	23.4%	13.5%	9.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	56.4%	37.2%	19.2%
Christian	34.5%	46.2%	-11.7%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	1.8%	6.5%	-4.7%
Not answered	6.2%	6.0%	0.2%

Safety

Is Morse Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Morse Avenue was 196.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.1% higher than the Crome average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Morse Avenue has the 6th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Crome and the 75th highest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.0%.

🔎 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 4PW, 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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Morse Avenue are based on 18 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 Morse Avenue, Norwich, NR1 4PW

Estimated Average Property Prices for NR1 4PW

Average Price
£280,186

Semi-Detached
£276,944

Terraced
£232,425

Detached
£355,067

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Morse Avenue

Average Price
£274,149

Semi-Detached
£254,049

Terraced
£219,980

Detached
£324,825

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Morse AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Morse Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building	£200,000	2020-03-20	£240,100
2B Morse Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£307,500	2018-06-05	£366,590
7 Morse Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building	£192,500	2017-02-17	£250,094
2B Morse Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2016-11-29	£280,284
13 Morse Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£191,000	2015-11-12	£273,663

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NR1 4PW

Employment

NR1 4PW 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 Employee	102
Retired	70
Part-Time Employee	49
Self-Employed	15
Student (economically inactive)	15
Looking after home or family	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Unemployed	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Other	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	37
Human health and social work activities	24
Manufacturing	16
Construction	11
Administrative and support service activities	11
Education	10
Financial and insurance activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Transport and storage	8
Information and communication	5
Other	4
Real estate activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lionwood Junior School Wolfe Road , NR1 4HT	3out of 4	633 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Heartsease Primary Academy Rider Haggard Road , NR7 9UE	4out of 4	891 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School Telegraph Lane East , NR1 4AN	4out of 4	913 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St William's Primary School Williams Loke , Thorpe St Andrew NR7 0AJ	3out of 4	931 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mousehold Infant & Nursery School Mousehold Avenue , NR3 4RS	4out of 4	1,597 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL	2out of 4	1,306 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE	2out of 4	2,171 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form Laundry Lane , Thorpe St Andrew NR7 0XS	4out of 4	2,206 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD	3out of 4	2,425 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB	4out of 4	2,541 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	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	2,727 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	3,494 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	1,980 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN	- not rated	2,212 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Norwich Steiner School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW	- not rated	2,855 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA	- not rated	3,586 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Town Close House Preparatory School 14 Ipswich Road , Norwich NR2 2LR	- not rated	3,650 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	Distance
Cafe 193	193A Plumstead Road, Norwich	425 yd
Subway	Petrol Filling Station, Plumstead Road	445 yd
Time Coffee Shop	37 Plumstead Road, Norwich	771 yd
Local Discharge Unit (LDU)	H M Prison, Knox Road	856 yd
HMP - Reception Kitchen	H M Prison, Knox Road	856 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gordon Public House	88 Gordon Avenue, Thorpe St Andrew	755 yd
County Arts Bowls Club	Plumstead Road East, Thorpe St Andrew	807 yd
Town House	18/22 Yarmouth Road, Thorpe St Andrew	915 yd
The Rivergarden	The River Garden, 36 Yarmouth Road	1,010 yd
Canary Kitchen @ The Fat Cat And Canary	101 Thorpe Road, Norwich	1,066 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Quality Indian Takeaway	100 Harvey Lane, Norwich	292 yd
Hartlands Fish Bar	94 Harvey Lane, Norwich	292 yd
Hotspot	94A Harvey Lane, Norwich	292 yd
Shish Go	163 Plumstead Road, Norwich	421 yd
Fireaway Pizza \& NXT LVL Chicken \& Cookies, So Be Burger, Pa	169 Plumstead Road, Norwich	423 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi	174 - 178 Plumstead Road, Norwich		388 yd
Tesco Express	197 Plumstead Road, Norwich		427 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Woodrow Pilling Park PILLING PARK ROAD	grass pitches	265 yd
County Arts Indoor Bowls Club PLUMSTEAD ROAD EAST	indoor bowls	553 yd
Pinebanks Sports And Leisure (Closed) Yarmouth Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	601 yd
Langley Preparatory School (Closed) Yarmouth Road	grass pitches, swimming pool	673 yd
St Williams Primary School ST. WILLIAMS WAY	grass pitches	833 yd
Hmp Norwich KNOX ROAD	artificial grass pitch	915 yd
Heartsease Primary Academy RIDER HAGGARD ROAD	grass pitches	1,076 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	90 Mbit/s
Average download speed	204.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	22.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of NR1 4PW