Sturmy Close, Long Stratton, Norwich, NR15 2XU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR15 2XU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.9%	51.3%	-1.6%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	47.1%	48.7%	1.6%	49.0%	-0.3%

Partnership Status

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	30%	36.4%	6.4%	37.9%	-1.5%
Married: Opposite sex	46.6%	35.9%	-10.7%	44.2%	-8.3%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	2.9%	2.0%	0.3%	2.6%
Separated	1.8%	4.4%	2.6%	2.2%	2.2%
Divorced	8.1%	11.7%	3.6%	9.1%	2.6%
Widowed	12.6%	8.7%	-3.9%	6.1%	2.6%

Health

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	44.5%	38%	-6.5%	48.4%	-10.4%
Good health	32.1%	33.1%	1.0%	33.6%	-0.5%
Fair health	16.4%	21.7%	5.3%	12.7%	9.0%
Bad health	5.5%	6.8%	1.3%	4.0%	2.8%
Very bad health	1.5%	0.4%	-1.1%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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 NR15 2XU this area, 30.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39%	30.1%	-8.9%	18.2%	11.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.4%	11%	-7.4%	9.6%	1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.9%	16.7%	2.8%	13.4%	3.3%
Apprenticeship	3.1%	9.1%	6.0%	5.3%	3.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.8%	17.2%	6.4%	16.9%	0.3%
Degree or Similar	11.7%	15.8%	4.1%	33.8%	-18.0%
Other	3.1%	0%	-3.1%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	97.8%	99.2%	1.4%	81.4%	17.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.5% 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	97.4%	98.5%	1.1%	83.2%	15.3%
European Union	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	6.1%	-5.0%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.1%	98.5%	1.4%	83.2%	15.3%
10+ Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	9.8%	-8.7%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	67%	76.7%	-9.7%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
No passport held	32.2%	13.5%	18.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	54.4%	37.2%	17.2%
Christian	41.1%	46.2%	-5.1%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	3.8%	6.0%	-2.2%

Safety

Is Sturmy Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sturmy Close was 19.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.2% lower than the Bressingham & Burston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sturmy Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Bressingham & Burston and the 131st lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in South Norfolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£46,000

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in NR15 2XU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sturmy Close are based on 6 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Norfolk.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sturmy Close, Long Stratton, Norwich, NR15 2XU

Estimated Average Property Prices for NR15 2XU

Average Price
£260,707

Semi-Detached
£260,707

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sturmy Close

Average Price
£275,860

Semi-Detached
£275,860

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sturmy CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
21 Sturmy Close, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2023-05-30	£263,646
15 Sturmy Close, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,373	2021-10-15	£229,510
17 Sturmy Close, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£147,500	2006-03-24	£289,349
19 Sturmy Close, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£75,500	2000-09-01	£293,962
15 Sturmy Close, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£69,500	2000-05-19	£289,301

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NR15 2XU

Employment

NR15 2XU 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	65
Retired	56
Part-Time Employee	31
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Self-Employed	11
Looking after home or family	10
Student (economically inactive)	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	4
Other	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Manufacturing	13
Construction	12
Administrative and support service activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Education	7
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Transport and storage	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Manor Field Infant and Nursery School Manor Road , Long Stratton NR15 2XR	3out of 4	62 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Church of England Junior School Swan Lane , Long Stratton NR15 2UY	3out of 4	432 yd	Academy converter	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	3,195 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	3,780 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aslacton Primary School Church Road , Aslacton NR15 2JH	3out of 4	4,117 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	289 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cup Of Hope	Long Stratton Town Council Pavilion, Manor Road	183 yd
Long Stratton Leisure Centre	Leisure Centre, Swan Lane	490 yd
Long Stratton Congregational Church	Congregational Church, Ipswich Road	644 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Netherton Steakhouse	Netherton House, The Street		384 yd
The Queens Head	Queens Head, The Street		410 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Plus	Unit 4, Ice House Precinct	269 yd
The Spice Indian Takeaway	Unit 3 Ice House Precinct, Flowerpot Lane	273 yd
Oh My Cod	Unit 10, Swan Lane	318 yd
Chicken Planet	Kestrel House, The Street	324 yd
Do Do Chinese Takeaway	Do-do Chinese Takeaway, The Street	410 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
East Of England Co-operative Society	Cooperative Solar Supermarket, The Street		324 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Manor Road Playing Field LONG STRATTON BOWLS CLUB LONG STRATTON BOWLS CLUB MANOR ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	219 yd
Long Stratton High School MANOR ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool	338 yd
Long Stratton Leisure Centre SWAN LANE	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts	487 yd
St Mary'S Church Of England Junior School SWAN LANE	grass pitches	588 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	94.4%
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%

Speed Aviability

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	5.6%

Download Speed

Median download speed	23.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	23.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	30.74 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	30.74 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	2.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	4.97 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.