Field Acre Way is in Long Stratton, Norwich and in South Norfolk district. NR15 2WE is located in the Stratton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Field Acre Way, Long Stratton, Norwich, NR15 2WE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR15 2WR, NR15 2WX, NR15 2WS, NR15 2WN, NR15 2WG, NR15 2WH, NR15 2WT, NR15 2PQ, NR15 2WL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR15 2WE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 50.4% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 46.4% | 49.6% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 26.9% | 30.8% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.5% | 51% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 12.4% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 54.4% | 56.4% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 31.3% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 8.8% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 13.7% | 14.9% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 9.6% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 17.9% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 24.4% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.2% | 26.2% | -2.0% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.8% | 99.4% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 98.6% | 96.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 95.7% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Field Acre Way was 22.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.4% lower than the Bressingham & Burston average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Field Acre Way has the 12th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Bressingham & Burston and the 156th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in South Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Field Acre Way, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-03-14 | £250,000 |
| 5 Field Acre Way, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2025-03-14 | £477,382 |
| 3 Field Acre Way, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-06-26 | £240,612 |
| 23 Field Acre Way, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2024-02-16 | £297,637 |
| 43 Field Acre Way, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-06-09 | £159,834 |
NR15 2WE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 172 |
| Part-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 53 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Junior School Swan Lane , Long Stratton NR15 2UY | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Field Infant and Nursery School Manor Road , Long Stratton NR15 2XR | 3out of 4 | 973 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Henry Preston Road , Tasburgh NR15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 2,987 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Aslacton Road , Forncett St Peter NR16 1LT | 4out of 4 | 3,904 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hapton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School The Street , Hapton NR15 1AD | 3out of 4 | 4,516 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Stratton High School Manor Road , Long Stratton NR15 2XR | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Stratton Leisure Centre | Leisure Centre, Swan Lane | 784 yd | |
| Cup Of Hope | Long Stratton Town Council Pavilion, Manor Road | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens Head | Queens Head, The Street | 512 yd | |
| Netherton Steakhouse | Netherton House, The Street | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chip Inn | The Street, Long Stratton | 512 yd | |
| New Hong Kong | The Street, Long Stratton | 512 yd | |
| Do Do Chinese Takeaway | Do-do Chinese Takeaway, The Street | 512 yd | |
| Oh My Cod | Unit 10, Swan Lane | 616 yd | |
| Chicken Planet | Kestrel House, The Street | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Of England Co-operative Society | Cooperative Solar Supermarket, The Street | 656 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Long Stratton Leisure Centre SWAN LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 783 yd |
| Long Stratton High School MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 793 yd |
| St Mary'S Church Of England Junior School SWAN LANE | grass pitches | 850 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 | 64.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 64.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 64.1% |
| 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.69 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.69 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.