Rectory Road is in Sutton, Norwich and in North Norfolk district. NR12 9QJ is located in the Stalham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rectory Road, Sutton, Norwich, NR12 9QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR12 9QW, NR12 9QL, NR12 9QN, NR12 9RP, NR12 9RN, NR12 9RQ, NR12 9QY, NR12 9QP, NR12 9QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR12 9QJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 47.6% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 48.1% | 52.4% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 9QJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% 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 | 34.4% | 34.8% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 53.8% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 3.8% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 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 | 48.6% | 39.2% | -9.4% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 38.2% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 17.7% | 6.3% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 3.8% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
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 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.5% | 17.3% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 16% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 16.7% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.9% | 10.9% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 5.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 17.9% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 21.2% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.5% | 99.5% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 99.5% 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 | 97.3% | 99.5% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 16.3% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 99.5% | 3.3% | 83.2% | 16.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -9.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| No passport held | 31.2% | 13.5% | 17.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Road was 10.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.4% lower than the Happisburgh average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Rectory Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Happisburgh and the 26th lowest crime rate of 373 local areas in North Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 242.9%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfields Rectory Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-12-21 | £426,585 |
| Greenfields Rectory Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2019-12-17 | £324,033 |
| The Haven Rectory Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2001-11-30 | £256,485 |
| The Haven Rectory Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2001-03-05 | £141,333 |
| High Cottage Rectory Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £84,000 | 1998-04-09 | £428,535 |
NR12 9QJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 | 53 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton CofE VC Infant School Denise Close , Off Laxfield Road NR12 9QP | 3out of 4 | 362 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stalham Academy Old Yarmouth Road , Stalham NR12 9PS | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stalham Infant School and Nursery Old Yarmouth Rd , Stalham Green NR12 9PS | 3out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hickling CofE VC Infant School The Street , Hickling NR12 0XX | 3out of 4 | 3,139 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catfield Voluntary Controlled CofE Primary School School Lane , Catfield NR29 5DA | 3out of 4 | 3,391 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stalham High School Brumstead Road , Stalham NR12 9DG | 3out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Stables Independent School The Old Rectory , Old Rectory Road NR12 9EU | - not rated | 3,732 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints School School Road , Lessingham NR12 0DJ | - not rated | 4,444 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harnser | Yarmouth Road, The Green | 472 yd | |
| Broadside Clubhouse | Club House At, Broadside Chalet Park | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice's A Float | Richardsons Leisure, The Staithe | 986 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton C Of E Vc Infant School LAXFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 351 yd |
| Stalham Academy YARMOUTH ROAD | grass pitches | 870 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.