Links Way is in Thurlton, Norwich and in South Norfolk district. NR14 6RF is located in the Thurlton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Links Way, Thurlton, Norwich, NR14 6RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR14 6RQ, NR14 6RH, NR14 6RG, NR14 6AJ, NR14 6TE, NR14 6RJ, NR14 6RE, NR14 6RN, NR14 6RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR14 6RF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 50.5% | 48.9% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 49.5% | 51.1% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 NR14 6RF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55% 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 | 18.4% | 23.3% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -14.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.2% | 55% | -7.2% | 44.2% | 10.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 12.8% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.3% | 45.2% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 41.3% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 7.7% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 10% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.6% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 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 | 18% | 11.9% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 9.3% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 16.7% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5.8% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 18.3% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.7% | 34.9% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.4% | 99.7% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 98.3% 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% | 98.3% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 97.8% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Links Way was 25.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.3% higher than the Marshes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Links Way has the 9th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Marshes and the 195th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 32.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Links Way, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2025-02-28 | £290,106 |
| 6 Links Way, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-03-15 | £239,077 |
| 26 Links Way, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2023-05-12 | £264,388 |
| 19 Links Way, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-10-28 | £240,962 |
| 27 Links Way, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-08-05 | £298,031 |
NR14 6RF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 118 |
| Retired | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurlton Primary School Church Road , Thurlton NR14 6RN | 2out of 4 | 438 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebeland Community Primary School Beccles Road , Toft Monks NR34 0EW | 3out of 4 | 3,561 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedham Primary School School Hill , Reedham NR13 3TJ | 3out of 4 | 3,951 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avocet House The Old Vicarage , School Lane NR14 6QP | - not rated | 3,228 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens Head | Queens Head, Beccles Road | 218 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 | 98.2% |
| 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 | 1.8% |
| Median download speed | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.