Walcott Road is in Bacton, Norwich and in North Norfolk district. NR12 0EY is located in the Bacton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Walcott Road, Bacton, Norwich, NR12 0EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR12 0EL, NR12 0HA, NR12 0HT, NR12 0HB, NR12 0HL, NR12 0EX, NR12 0HJ, NR12 0HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR12 0EY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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% | 49.3% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 47.9% | 50.7% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 17.9% | 23.6% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.8% | 49.1% | -10.7% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 12.7% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 12.2% | 10.6% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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 (68.3%) 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 | 30.4% | 26.1% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -22.3% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 42.2% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 8.6% |
| Fair health | 23.2% | 23.5% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 10.8% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 6.7% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.8% | 22.6% | -13.2% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 16% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 15% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 17.2% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 20.4% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 6.1% | 4.4% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 99.4% | 98.5% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 98.3% 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 | 99.7% | 98.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.4% | 98.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 24.8% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walcott Road was 80.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.7% higher than the Bacton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Walcott Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Bacton and the 54th highest crime rate of 373 local areas in North Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 231.7%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Cottage Walcott Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £547,500 | 2022-09-13 | £509,576 |
| Great Barn Walcott Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £654,000 | 2022-05-20 | £636,649 |
| Meadow Lodge Walcott Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2021-09-10 | £191,916 |
| Garden Cottage Walcott Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2021-03-12 | £512,664 |
| Bromholm Walcott Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-03-09 | £362,208 |
NR12 0EY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NR12 0EY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 141 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacton Primary School Walcott Road , Bacton NR12 0EY | 3out of 4 | 90 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Happisburgh Primary and Early Years School The Street , Happisburgh NR12 0AB | 3out of 4 | 4,697 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mundesley Infant School Trunch Road , Mundesley NR11 8LE | 3out of 4 | 4,852 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mundesley Junior School Trunch Road , Mundesley NR11 8LE | 3out of 4 | 4,852 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Carmel | Walcott Road, Bacton | 216 yd | |
| The Tea Shed | Beach Road, Bacton | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poachers Pocket | Walcott Road, Bacton | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Kebab & Pizza House | By The Sea, Coast Road | 573 yd | |
| Bacton Fish Shop | Christopher House, Coast Road | 646 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bacton Playing Fields OLDE HALL OLDE HALL NORTH WALSHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 363 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 53.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 53.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 53.3% |
| 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 | 6.7% |
| Median download speed | 33.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.