Nursery Gardens is in Blofield, Norwich and in Broadland district. NR13 4JE is located in the Blofield with South Walsham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broadland. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nursery Gardens, Blofield, Norwich, NR13 4JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR13 4LG, NR13 4LP, NR13 4FL, NR13 4PG, NR13 4QY, NR13 4LN, NR13 4JP, NR13 4LZ, NR13 4LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR13 4JE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.1% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.9% | -1.3% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of NR13 4JE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70.1% 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 | 24% | 17.7% | -6.3% | 37.9% | -20.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62% | 70.1% | 8.1% | 44.2% | 25.9% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 43.1% | 48.2% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 33.2% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 15.7% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 15.1% | 13% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 9.6% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 18.7% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 6.5% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 13% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 37.4% | 12.6% | 33.8% | 3.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.7% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.3% | 95.4% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 95.6% | 95% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 95% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nursery Gardens was 6.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.4% lower than the Blofield with South Walsham average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Nursery Gardens has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Blofield with South Walsham and the 26th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 260.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nursery Gardens, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-05-02 | £204,088 |
| 6 Nursery Gardens, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-03-22 | £327,434 |
| 25 Nursery Gardens, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £336,000 | 2022-11-16 | £313,780 |
| 7 Nursery Gardens, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £303,500 | 2021-09-23 | £317,822 |
| 6 Nursery Gardens, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2020-10-08 | £280,938 |
NR13 4JE 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 NR13 4JE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 86 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blofield Primary School North Street , Blofield NR13 4RH | 3out of 4 | 390 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brundall Primary School Braydeston Avenue , Brundall NR13 5JX | 3out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hemblington Primary School Mill Road , Blofield Heath NR13 4QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,267 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lingwood Primary Academy Station Road , Norwich NR13 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 3,303 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Plumstead Church of England Primary School Old Hall Road , Little Plumstead NR13 5FA | 3out of 4 | 3,521 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterflies Cafe | Garden Farm, 58 Yarmouth Road | 418 yd | |
| Kings Head Blofield | Kings Head, 39 Yarmouth Road | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blofield Fish & Chip | North Street, Blofield | 377 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blofield Memorial Ground Yarmouth Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 220 yd |
| Blofield Primary School NORTH STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 589 yd |
| Plantation Park PLANTATION PARK PLANTATION PARK PLANTATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Norfolk Premier Golf YARMOUTH ROAD | golf | 1,047 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 | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| 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 | 40.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.