Rectory Road is in Coltishall, Norwich and in Broadland district. NR12 7HQ is located in the Coltishall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broadland. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rectory Road, Coltishall, Norwich, NR12 7HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR12 7HH, NR12 7HJ, NR12 7HF, NR12 7HL, NR12 7HG, NR12 7DP, NR12 7HA, NR12 7HE, NR12 7DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR12 7HQ, 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 | 53.1% | 52.1% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 46.9% | 47.9% | 1.0% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of NR12 7HQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.5% | 26.6% | -2.9% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 54% | 7.0% | 44.2% | 9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 10.1% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 8% | 5.1% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 47.3% | 42% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 35% | 39.9% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 14.1% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 18.2% | 15% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 12.8% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 8.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 18.8% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 31.6% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99% | 98.6% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 98.7% | 96.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 96.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 56% | 46.2% | 9.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Road was 14.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.4% lower than the Buxton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rectory Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Buxton and the 104th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Rectory Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2009-07-17 | £338,825 |
| 25 Rectory Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2006-03-10 | £371,026 |
| 27 Rectory Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £204,500 | 2005-10-21 | £356,238 |
| 23 Rectory Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £174,500 | 2004-06-08 | £337,683 |
| 25 Rectory Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £153,500 | 2003-03-14 | £344,630 |
NR12 7HQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 323 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frettenham Primary School School Road , Frettenham NR12 7LL | 3out of 4 | 3,631 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstead Primary School Market Street , Tunstead NR12 8AH | 3out of 4 | 3,701 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Community Primary School and Nursery Horning Road , Hoveton NR12 8NX | 3out of 4 | 4,604 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton Primary School Aylsham Road , Buxton NR10 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 4,969 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 4,312 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 | 3,754 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humble Crust | 77 Church Street, Coltishall | 246 yd | |
| A Piece Of Cake (Coltishall) Ltd | The River Rooms, Church Street | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion Wet Sales Only | Red Lion, 77 Church Street | 246 yd | |
| Kings Head Coltishall | Kings Head Public House, 26 Wroxham Road | 637 yd | |
| Rising Sun Public House | 28 Wroxham Road, Coltishall | 662 yd | |
| Recruiting Sergeant | Norwich Road, Horstead With Stanninghall | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zahra Caterers Limited T/A Ali Spice | 28 High Street, Coltishall | 310 yd | |
| The Royal Blossom | 18 High Street, Coltishall | 323 yd | |
| Landamores Fish & Chips | 4 High Street, Coltishall | 334 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coltishall Recreation Ground RECTORY ROAD | grass pitches | 127 yd |
| Coltishall Playing Fields RECTORY ROAD | grass pitches | 392 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.