Norwich Road is in Wroxham, Norwich and in Broadland district. NR12 8RZ is located in the Wroxham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broadland. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Norwich Road, Wroxham, Norwich, NR12 8RZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR12 8SA, NR12 8SQ, NR12 8SB, NR12 8AB, NR12 8SH, NR12 8SD, NR12 8TN, NR12 8TU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR12 8RZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.4% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.6% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 33.1% | 34.8% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 41% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 10.7% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 11% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
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 | 42% | 39.2% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 36.9% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 17.4% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.8% | 26.1% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 13.1% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 13.7% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 14.4% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 24.4% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.9% 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% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.5% | 91.9% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 10.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 92.4% 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% | 92.4% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 92.2% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 22.4% | 13.5% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norwich Road was 15.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.8% lower than the Plumstead average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Norwich Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Plumstead and the 122nd lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167 Norwich Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2024-10-23 | £601,521 |
| 151 Norwich Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2024-09-17 | £762,812 |
| Tudor Lodge, 161 Norwich Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2023-10-19 | £628,535 |
| 215 Norwich Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2022-11-11 | £607,014 |
| 175B Norwich Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-12-09 | £356,114 |
NR12 8RZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 8RZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Community Primary School and Nursery Horning Road , Hoveton NR12 8NX | 3out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salhouse CofE Primary School Cheyney Avenue , NR13 6RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,583 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coltishall Primary School St John's Close , Coltishall NR12 7HA | 4out of 4 | 4,158 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstead Primary School Market Street , Tunstead NR12 8AH | 3out of 4 | 5,215 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rackheath Primary School Willoughby Way , Rackheath NR13 6SL | 3out of 4 | 5,237 yd | Community 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 | 1,828 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wherrymans Restaurant | Norwich Road, Wroxham | 799 yd | |
| Thai Ubon Restaurant | 3 Riverside Centre, Norwich Road | 1,032 yd | |
| Indian Spoon | Donnellis Pizzeria, Norwich Road | 1,046 yd | |
| Number 14 Ltd | Norwich Road, Hoveton | 1,067 yd | |
| Kebab Hut | Norwich Road, Hoveton | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Broads Yacht Club | The Avenue, Wroxham | 515 yd | |
| Wroxham Football Club | 35 Skinners Lane, Wroxham | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kens Traditional Fish & Chips | Kens Fish And Chips, Norwich Road | 1,067 yd | |
| Royal | Royal Pizza And Kebab, Norwich Road | 1,067 yd | |
| The Golden Fish | Golden Fish, Norwich Road | 1,067 yd | |
| Royal Kebab | Norwich Road, Hoveton | 1,067 yd | |
| Oh Crumbs | Oh Crumbs Sandwich Bar, Norwich Road | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Broad Centre Supermarket | Nisa Stores, Riverside Centre | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trafford Park NORWICH ROAD | grass pitches | 545 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 | 9.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 9.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 9.8% |
| 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 | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.