Lark Rise is in Mulbarton, Norwich and in South Norfolk district. NR14 8EG is located in the Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lark Rise, Mulbarton, Norwich, NR14 8EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR14 8RL, NR14 8JF, NR14 8JH, NR14 8JE, NR14 8EE, NR14 8BL, NR14 8JQ, NR14 8HL, NR14 8BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR14 8EG is primarily male, with 54% of the population 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 | 47.3% | 46% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 52.7% | 54% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 | 29.7% | 35.1% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.1% | 47.9% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 11.2% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 52.4% | 56.8% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 30.6% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 9% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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% | 11.3% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 12.4% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.6% | 16.5% | -6.1% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 4.1% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 19.9% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 32% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.9% | 99.4% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 93.9% | 95.1% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 95.7% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lark Rise was 20.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.1% lower than the Hempnall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lark Rise has the 27th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Hempnall and the 141st lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in South Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.0%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Lark Rise, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2021-03-26 | £237,869 |
| 55 Lark Rise, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2018-12-18 | £279,295 |
| 56 Lark Rise, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2018-09-07 | £304,685 |
| 57 Lark Rise, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2015-06-26 | £279,533 |
| 56 Lark Rise, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,950 | 2010-10-22 | £323,333 |
NR14 8EG 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulbarton Primary School The Common , Mulbarton NR14 8JG | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Flotman Church of England Primary Academy School Road , Newton Flotman NR15 1PR | - not rated | 3,412 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wreningham VC Primary School Ashwellthorpe Road , Wreningham NR16 1AW | 4out of 4 | 4,093 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hapton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School The Street , Hapton NR15 1AD | 3out of 4 | 4,670 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Henry Preston Road , Tasburgh NR15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 5,450 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scout Hut | Scout And Guide Headquarters, The Common | 628 yd | |
| Worlds End Public House | Worlds End, Norwich Road | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Lotus | Unit 2, The Common | 628 yd | |
| Tom's Fish Bar Mulbarton | The Common, Mulbarton | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | Central England Co-operative, Cuckoofield Lane | 426 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mulbarton Common THE COMMON | grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Mulberry Park THE COMMON | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Mulbarton Cricket Club (Orchard Park) THE COMMON | grass pitches | 884 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 | 90.9% |
| 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 | 9.1% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 63.75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 63.75 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.89 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.