Old Hall Close is in Trowse, Norwich and in South Norfolk district. NR14 8TB is located in the Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Hall Close, Trowse, Norwich, NR14 8TB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR14 8SR, NR14 8SS, NR14 8SP, NR14 8TE, NR14 8AH, NR14 8TX, NR14 8GA, NR14 8TH, NR14 8UB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR14 8TB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 52.8% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 45.8% | 47.2% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 31.5% | 41.1% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 39% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 11.7% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (88.4%) 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 | 53% | 58.7% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 29.7% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 8.8% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
In the area around NR14 8TB this area, 6.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 57.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 6.5% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 5% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 12.1% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 14.7% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.3% | 57.8% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 24.0% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 95.5% | 95.5% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 91.3% | 94.5% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.2% | -2.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 94.5% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.2% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 76.7% | 13.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.6% | 37.2% | 16.4% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Hall Close was 103.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 627.5% higher than the Brooke average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Hall Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Brooke and the 36th highest crime rate of 435 local areas in South Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Old Hall Close, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2024-11-21 | £592,474 |
| 1 Old Hall Close, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2019-08-02 | £461,761 |
| 5 Old Hall Close, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £393,500 | 2018-12-04 | £471,216 |
| 5 Old Hall Close, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2017-01-10 | £512,299 |
| 5 Old Hall Close, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2009-10-05 | £585,137 |
NR14 8TB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
NR14 8TB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 148 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Education | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trowse Primary School Pepperpot Drive , NR14 8TU | - not rated | 150 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakenham Primary School City Road , NR1 2HL | 3out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakenham First School and Nursery, Norwich Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 1,707 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lionwood Infant and Nursery School Telegraph Lane East , NR1 4AN | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lionwood Infant and Nursery School Telegraph Lane East , NR1 4AN | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakenham Middle School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 1,707 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Harford Community Middle School Locksley Road , NR4 6LG | - not rated | 2,906 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Middle School Wessex Street , NR2 2SP | - not rated | 2,936 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartsease Community Middle School, Norwich Rider Haggard Road , NR7 9UE | - not rated | 3,671 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fairway Middle School Purtingay Close , NR4 6HU | - not rated | 4,193 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,171 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | - not rated | 2,171 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hewett Academy Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | 3out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hewett School Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | - not rated | 2,343 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College , | - not rated | 2,903 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education Ipswich Road , NR2 2LJ | - not rated | 2,609 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School The Old Fire Station , 30 Bethel Street NR2 1NR | - not rated | 2,959 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bracondale School 13-15 Bracondale , NR1 2AL | - not rated | 1,511 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Norwich Steiner School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 1,707 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn House School 22 Cotman Road , NR1 4AF | - not rated | 1,744 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe House School 7 Yarmouth Road , NR7 0EA | - not rated | 2,051 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Langley Preparatory School Beech Hill , 11 Yarmouth Road NR7 0EA | - not rated | 2,125 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Green Trading Ltd | River Green Cafe, The Street | 156 yd | |
| Blues NR3 @ Crown Point Tavern | Crown Point Tavern, Kirby Road | 245 yd | |
| The Redwell Vault Pizzeria | 6 - 7 The Arches, Bracondale | 653 yd | |
| Giant Yorkie Roast Co. | 6 - 7 The Arches, Bracondale | 653 yd | |
| Whitlingham Boathouse Foundation | Whitlingham Outdoor Centre, Whitlingham Lane | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse Inn | The White Horse, The Street | 216 yd | |
| Norfolk Snowsports Club | Norfolk Ski Club, Whitlingham Lane | 544 yd | |
| County Hall - Staff Sports And Social Club Bar | Sports And Social Club, County Hall | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Trowse) (Closed) The Street | artificial grass pitch | 96 yd |
| Norfolk Snowsports Club Whitlingham Lane | ski slopes | 319 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 45.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 64.92 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 64.92 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.14 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.