Kingsway is in Saxlingham Thorpe, Norwich and in South Norfolk district. NR15 1UA is located in the Newton Flotman electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kingsway, Saxlingham Thorpe, Norwich, NR15 1UA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR15 1TX, NR15 1PA, NR15 1RD, NR15 1RE, NR15 1TU, NR15 1PD, NR15 1RG, NR15 1UB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR15 1UA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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% | 49.5% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.5% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 NR15 1UA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.5% 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 | 21.3% | 19.2% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -18.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.3% | 59.5% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 15.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 11.1% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 8.4% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 40.2% | 42.1% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 37.8% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 15.7% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 23.7% | 15.8% | -7.9% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 7.6% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 12.7% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 8.2% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 13.3% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.3% | 42.4% | 3.1% | 33.8% | 8.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99% | 99% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 94.7% | 93.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 93.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 1.5% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsway was 43.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 101.0% higher than the Hempnall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingsway has the 10th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Hempnall and the 143rd highest crime rate of 430 local areas in South Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 34.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Kingsway, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-01-24 | £331,619 |
| 5 Kingsway, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £308,500 | 2023-10-17 | £325,729 |
| 1 Kingsway, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-06-16 | £332,242 |
| 6 Kingsway, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-03-15 | £334,000 |
| 6 Kingsway, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2019-09-13 | £304,567 |
NR15 1UA 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.
NR15 1UA 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 NR15 1UA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 133 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Flotman Church of England Primary Academy School Road , Newton Flotman NR15 1PR | - not rated | 710 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Henry Preston Road , Tasburgh NR15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 2,268 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxlingham Nethergate CofE VC Primary School Church Hill , Saxlingham Nethergate NR15 1TD | 3out of 4 | 2,397 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulbarton Primary School The Common , Mulbarton NR14 8JG | 3out of 4 | 3,567 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hapton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School The Street , Hapton NR15 1AD | 3out of 4 | 4,206 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Of Delhi | Ipswich Road, Saxlingham Thorpe | 366 yd | |
| Cherry Tree Café | Newton Flotman Village Hall, Grove Way | 859 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Flotman Village Centre And Alan King Playing Fields NEWTON FLOTMAN VILLAGE HALL NEWTON FLOTMAN VILLAGE HALL GROVE WAY | grass pitches | 856 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 | 85.7% |
| 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 | 14.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.