Old Bakery Court is in Coltishall, Norwich and in Broadland district. NR12 7DQ is located in the Coltishall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broadland. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Bakery Court, Coltishall, Norwich, NR12 7DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR12 7HD, NR12 7AA, NR12 7DH, NR12 7DZ, NR12 7HG, NR12 7DJ, NR12 7HF, NR12 7DL, NR12 7HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR12 7DQ is primarily male, with 53.7% 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 | 49.4% | 46.3% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 50.6% | 53.7% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 | 24.3% | 25.1% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 45.6% | -8.2% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 4.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 17.9% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.2% | 48.5% | 9.3% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 42% | 33.6% | -8.4% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 14.8% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 20.5% | 18.6% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 6.5% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 13.6% | -6.4% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 7.5% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 16.1% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 36.7% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 6.7% | 1% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.9% | 97.4% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 93.1% | 93% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 93.4% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.4% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Bakery Court was 81.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.6% higher than the Buxton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Bakery Court has the 2nd highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Buxton and the 54th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Old Bakery Court, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £188,500 | 2022-02-10 | £174,826 |
| 15 Old Bakery Court, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-02-08 | £171,580 |
| 12 Old Bakery Court, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-09-30 | £205,582 |
| 1 Old Bakery Court, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-01-22 | £128,888 |
| 6 Old Bakery Court, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2018-04-03 | £121,144 |
NR12 7DQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% 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.
NR12 7DQ 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 NR12 7DQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coltishall Primary School St John's Close , Coltishall NR12 7HA | 4out of 4 | 621 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frettenham Primary School School Road , Frettenham NR12 7LL | 3out of 4 | 3,393 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstead Primary School Market Street , Tunstead NR12 8AH | 3out of 4 | 3,977 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton Primary School Aylsham Road , Buxton NR10 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 4,769 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Community Primary School and Nursery Horning Road , Hoveton NR12 8NX | 3out of 4 | 4,854 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadland High Ormiston Academy Tunstead Road , Hoveton NR12 8QN | 3out of 4 | 4,579 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Stay School for Norfolk Douglas Bader School , Filby Road NR10 5JW | 3out of 4 | 3,702 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Piece Of Cake (Coltishall) Ltd | The River Rooms, Church Street | 225 yd | |
| Humble Crust | 77 Church Street, Coltishall | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion Wet Sales Only | Red Lion, 77 Church Street | 476 yd | |
| Recruiting Sergeant | Norwich Road, Horstead With Stanninghall | 527 yd | |
| Kings Head Coltishall | Kings Head Public House, 26 Wroxham Road | 926 yd | |
| Rising Sun Public House | 28 Wroxham Road, Coltishall | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zahra Caterers Limited T/A Ali Spice | 28 High Street, Coltishall | 76 yd | |
| The Royal Blossom | 18 High Street, Coltishall | 119 yd | |
| Landamores Fish & Chips | 4 High Street, Coltishall | 170 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coltishall Recreation Ground RECTORY ROAD | grass pitches | 321 yd |
| Coltishall Playing Fields RECTORY ROAD | grass pitches | 636 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 | 54.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.