Park Road is in Wroxham, Norwich and in Broadland district. NR12 8SB 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 Park Road, Wroxham, Norwich, NR12 8SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR12 8RZ, NR12 8SQ, NR12 8SA, NR12 8SP, NR12 8SS, NR12 8AB, NR12 8SL, NR12 8TU, NR12 8SW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR12 8SB 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 Park Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Plumstead average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Park Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-02-07 | £252,640 |
| 36 Park Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-11-01 | £388,986 |
| 15 Park Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2023-08-01 | £486,480 |
| 33 Park Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-04-28 | £268,475 |
| 7 Park Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £329,500 | 2022-10-17 | £327,848 |
NR12 8SB 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 8SB 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 | - not rated | 1,493 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salhouse CofE Primary School Cheyney Avenue , NR13 6RJ | - not rated | 3,314 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coltishall Primary School St John's Close , Coltishall NR12 7HA | - not rated | 4,445 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rackheath Primary School Willoughby Way , Rackheath NR13 6SL | 4out of 4 | 5,080 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horning Community Primary School School Road , Horning NR12 8PX | 3out of 4 | 5,378 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 | 1,924 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadland High School Tunstead Road , Hoveton NR12 8QN | - not rated | 1,924 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudolf Steiner School Church Lane , Wroxham NR12 8SH | - not rated | 311 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wroxham Football Club | 35 Skinners Lane, Wroxham | 454 yd | |
| Norfolk Broads Yacht Club | The Avenue, Wroxham | 559 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trafford Park NORWICH ROAD | grass pitches | 436 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 | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 10.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 10.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 10.8% |
| 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 | 31.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.