Waterloo Road is in Horsham St Faith, Norwich and in Broadland district. NR10 3HS is located in the Spixworth with St Faiths electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broadland. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Waterloo Road, Horsham St Faith, Norwich, NR10 3HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR10 3HU, NR10 3HR, NR10 3HX, NR10 3HW, NR10 3HP, NR10 3HN, NR10 3JA, NR10 3HL, NR10 3BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR10 3HS is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population 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 | 54.1% | 46.4% | -7.7% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 45.9% | 53.6% | 7.7% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 | 31.7% | 31.3% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 46.6% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 14.9% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.8% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.9% | 44% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 42.5% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 8.9% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 11.5% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.3% | 18.8% | -9.5% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 10.1% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 15.9% | -6.1% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 21.2% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 22.1% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.4% | 98.4% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 98% 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 | 98.4% | 98% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 98% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 20% | 13.5% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterloo Road was 42.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.4% higher than the Spixworth with St Faiths average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waterloo Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 16 local areas in Spixworth with St Faiths and the 144th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Waterloo Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2022-08-25 | £326,988 |
| 15 Waterloo Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2020-01-27 | £230,444 |
| 11 Waterloo Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2013-12-19 | £251,409 |
| 15 Waterloo Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2013-05-28 | £264,320 |
| 7 Waterloo Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £134,950 | 2005-10-28 | £242,653 |
NR10 3HS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
NR10 3HS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Faiths CofE Primary School Horsham St Faith , 25 Manor Road, Horsham St Faith NR10 3LF | 3out of 4 | 436 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spixworth Infant School Ivy Road , Spixworth NR10 3PX | 3out of 4 | 2,639 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodland View Junior School Ivy Road , Spixworth NR10 3PY | 3out of 4 | 2,766 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firside Junior School Firside Junior School , Middletons Lane NR6 5NF | 3out of 4 | 2,996 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School Arden Grove , Hellesdon NR6 6QA | 4out of 4 | 3,103 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 3out of 4 | 4,189 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | 2out of 4 | 5,438 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Include School Norfolk 27 Hurricane Way , Airport Industrial Estate NR6 6HE | - not rated | 2,799 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall School St Faith's Road , Old Catton NR6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 3,799 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Swan Public House | Black Swan, 25 Norwich Road | 206 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 66.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.36 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.36 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.