Norwich Road is in Wroxham, Norwich and in Broadland district. NR12 8SL 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 8SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR12 8SW, NR12 8SJ, NR12 8SP, NR12 8SQ, NR12 8AB, NR12 8SB, NR12 8FF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR12 8SL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 50.9% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 45.7% | 49.1% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 24.8% | 30.5% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.3% | 49% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 13.8% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 4.4% | -6.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 43.1% | 51.3% | 8.2% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 31.6% | 5.2% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 24.4% | 10.2% | -14.2% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.9% | 19.1% | -20.8% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 15.2% | 4.7% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 16.7% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 6.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 18.5% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 22.3% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.5% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99% | 95.9% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 97.5% | 94% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 94.2% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norwich Road was 42.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.8% higher than the Plumstead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norwich Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Plumstead and the 143rd highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 242A Norwich Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,500 | 2023-10-13 | £124,576 |
| 243 Norwich Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £386,500 | 2023-03-17 | £366,821 |
| 224 Norwich Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-12-20 | £204,112 |
| 239 Norwich Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-12-06 | £281,014 |
| 246 Norwich Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-09-24 | £283,831 |
NR12 8SL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 1,808 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salhouse CofE Primary School Cheyney Avenue , NR13 6RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,355 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coltishall Primary School St John's Close , Coltishall NR12 7HA | 4out of 4 | 4,296 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rackheath Primary School Willoughby Way , Rackheath NR13 6SL | 3out of 4 | 4,884 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frettenham Primary School School Road , Frettenham NR12 7LL | 3out of 4 | 5,320 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 | 2,190 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wroxham Football Club | 35 Skinners Lane, Wroxham | 191 yd | |
| Norfolk Broads Yacht Club | The Avenue, Wroxham | 822 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trafford Park NORWICH ROAD | grass pitches | 182 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 | 39 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 65.78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 65.78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.