New Road is in Ashwellthorpe, Norwich and in South Norfolk district. NR16 1HF 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 New Road, Ashwellthorpe, Norwich, NR16 1HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR16 1HF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.1% of the population 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 | 51.3% | 57.1% | 5.8% | 51.0% | 6.1% |
| Male | 48.7% | 42.9% | -5.8% | 49.0% | -6.1% |
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 | 23.6% | 32.4% | 8.8% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.1% | 46.1% | -14.0% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 15.7% | 8.2% | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 3.9% | -2.6% | 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 (88.9%) 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 | 41.2% | 54.3% | 13.1% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 43% | 34.6% | -8.4% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 9.4% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 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.
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 58.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.1% | 10.9% | -10.2% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 5.9% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 9.9% | -9.9% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 13.9% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 58.4% | 28.2% | 33.8% | 24.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.5% | 91.3% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
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 | 95.6% | 93.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 93.7% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.1% | 37.2% | 14.9% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Road was 15.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.7% lower than the Bressingham & Burston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Bressingham & Burston and the 94th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in South Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchards New Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2024-03-14 | £770,361 |
| The Orchards New Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2019-06-07 | £722,048 |
| 1 Lodge Cottage New Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2016-07-08 | £290,270 |
| Kenwyn New Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2016-03-17 | £435,963 |
| Westlands New Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2014-10-16 | £616,615 |
NR16 1HF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% 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.
NR16 1HF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wreningham VC Primary School Ashwellthorpe Road , Wreningham NR16 1AW | 4out of 4 | 2,896 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tacolneston Church of England Primary Norwich Road , Tacolneston NR16 1AL | 3out of 4 | 2,987 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spooner Row Primary School Station Road , Spooner Row NR18 9JR | 3out of 4 | 4,329 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Browick Road Primary and Nursery School Browick Road , NR18 0QW | 4out of 4 | 4,699 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hapton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School The Street , Hapton NR15 1AD | 3out of 4 | 4,738 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wymondham High Academy Folly Road , NR18 0QT | 3out of 4 | 5,302 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 96.2% |
| 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 | 3.8% |
| Median download speed | 34.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 41.62 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 41.62 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.