Sows Loke is in Neatishead, Norwich and in North Norfolk district. NR12 8BS is located in the Hoveton & Tunstead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sows Loke, Neatishead, Norwich, NR12 8BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR12 8BS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 56% | 52.8% | -3.2% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 44% | 47.2% | 3.2% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 8BS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.7% 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 | 18.2% | 20.4% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -17.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.8% | 62.7% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 18.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 7.8% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 7.1% | 1.4% | 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 | 43.3% | 39.9% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 44.3% | 43.8% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 10.2% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 12.5% | 5.1% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 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 | 18.6% | 12.9% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 8.2% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 14.8% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 14.1% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 41% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 7.2% |
| Other | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.7% | 100% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
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% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 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 | 98.7% | 96.8% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sows Loke was 18.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.2% lower than the Hickling average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sows Loke has the 13th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Hickling and the 97th lowest crime rate of 373 local areas in North Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.0%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daffodil Cottage Sows Loke, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2017-04-13 | £443,115 |
| The Bungalow Sows Loke, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2016-04-08 | £572,952 |
| Meadowrise Sows Loke, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2016-01-14 | £400,427 |
| Sunnydene Sows Loke, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2006-06-13 | £581,486 |
| High House Sows Loke, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2003-10-10 | £378,917 |
NR12 8BS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 8BS 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NR12 8BS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 105 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neatishead Church of England Primary School School Road , Neatishead NR12 8XN | 4out of 4 | 773 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horning Community Primary School Lower Street , Horning NR12 8PX | 3out of 4 | 3,545 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catfield Voluntary Controlled CofE Primary School School Lane , Catfield NR29 5DA | 3out of 4 | 4,259 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Community Primary School and Nursery Horning Road , Hoveton NR12 8NX | 3out of 4 | 4,625 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludham Primary School and Nursery School Road , Ludham NR29 5QN | 3out of 4 | 4,906 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 | 4,506 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 201.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 31.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.