Forster Way is in Aylsham, Norwich and in Broadland district. NR11 6BG is located in the Aylsham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broadland. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Forster Way, Aylsham, Norwich, NR11 6BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR11 6BA, NR11 6BL, NR11 6BD, NR11 6BP, NR11 6BE, NR11 6BJ, NR11 6BB, NR11 6BH, NR11 6BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR11 6BG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 54.2% | 52.1% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 45.8% | 47.9% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 | 18.2% | 21.3% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.8% | 50.7% | -12.1% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 10.9% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 15.4% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
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 | 30.9% | 33.8% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -14.6% |
| Good health | 43.3% | 42.2% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 8.6% |
| Fair health | 21.5% | 17.7% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 4% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 NR11 6BG this area, 28.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.6% | 28.1% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 12.4% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 19.4% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.9% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 13.4% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 18.4% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 6.2% | 1.4% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.9% | 99.2% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 97.5% | 96.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 96.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 59.3% | 46.2% | 13.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forster Way was 90.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 116.6% higher than the Aylsham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Forster Way has the 3rd highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Aylsham and the 41st highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Forster Way, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2024-11-01 | £271,364 |
| 37 Forster Way, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-10-25 | £266,804 |
| 16 Forster Way, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-11-07 | £281,423 |
| 24 Forster Way, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-11-04 | £250,913 |
| 21 Forster Way, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-05-21 | £286,913 |
NR11 6BG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 NR11 6BG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 102 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bure Valley School Hungate Street , Aylsham NR11 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School Hungate Street , Aylsham NR11 6JZ | 4out of 4 | 520 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School School House Lane , Blickling Road NR11 6EX | 3out of 4 | 709 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsham Primary School High Street , Marsham NR10 5AE | 3out of 4 | 2,820 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colby Primary School Bridge Road , Colby NR11 7EA | 3out of 4 | 4,841 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylsham High School Sir Williams Lane , Aylsham NR11 6AN | 3out of 4 | 544 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Tea Rooms | 18A Red Lion Street, Aylsham | 534 yd | |
| M’S Of Aylsham Ltd | 11 Red Lion Street, Aylsham | 537 yd | |
| Bread Source | 30A Market Place, Aylsham | 543 yd | |
| Seventeen | 17 Red Lion Street, Aylsham | 567 yd | |
| Juice Bar At Kennedys Health And Fitness | The Old Post Office, 2 Hungate Street | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylsham Ex Service & Social C | 64 Hungate Street, Aylsham | 548 yd | |
| Unicorn Public House | The Unicorn Inn, 10 Hungate Street | 577 yd | |
| The Porters Arms | 27 Red Lion Street, Aylsham | 582 yd | |
| Black Boys Public House | Black Boys Hotel, Market Place | 583 yd | |
| The Feathers PH | The Feathers, 54 Cawston Road | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Sea Chinese Takeaway | 10 Norwich Road, Aylsham | 484 yd | |
| The Proper Pizza Co | 9 Red Lion Street, Aylsham | 533 yd | |
| Kings Of Aylsham | 9-11 Hungate Street, Aylsham | 541 yd | |
| Gottersons Fish Bar | 5 Cawston Road, Aylsham | 687 yd | |
| Best Kebab And Pizza House | Best Kebab Pizza House, 5A Cawston Road | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Aylsham SF Connect | Burgh Road, Aylsham | 242 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store, 28 Norwich Road | 322 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Group | 20-22 Market Place, Aylsham | 578 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aylsham Recreation Ground Sir Williams Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 291 yd |
| Aylsham High School SIR WILLIAMS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 530 yd |
| Bure Valley Junior School HUNGATE STREET | grass pitches | 585 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 | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.