Long Stratton Road is in Forncett St Peter, Norwich and in South Norfolk district. NR16 1HR is located in the Forncett electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Long Stratton Road, Forncett St Peter, Norwich, NR16 1HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR16 1HS, NR16 1LH, NR16 1LL, NR16 1AJ, NR16 1LE, NR16 1HP, NR16 1LX, NR16 1LY, NR16 1DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR16 1HR has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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% | 50% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50% | 50% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 NR16 1HR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.2% 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 | 22.3% | 22.2% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.4% | 62.2% | 3.8% | 44.2% | 18.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 8.6% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 7% | 4.3% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 50.2% | 50.2% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 30% | 30.4% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 14.3% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 21.7% | 15.7% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 16.2% | 5.2% | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 17.3% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 3.2% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 18.9% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.7% | 27% | -3.7% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.1% | 100% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 96.4% | 97.4% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 97.4% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Stratton Road was 17.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.4% lower than the Bressingham & Burston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Long Stratton Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Bressingham & Burston and the 108th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in South Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Tree House Long Stratton Road, Norwich, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-07-30 | £431,485 |
| Fir Cone Cottage Long Stratton Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2023-07-21 | £379,660 |
| The Old Mill Long Stratton Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-07-13 | £406,502 |
| The Old Mill Long Stratton Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-11-26 | £408,741 |
| Mill House Long Stratton Road, Norwich, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2020-02-14 | £569,740 |
NR16 1HR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 1HR 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.
| Retired | 50 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 49 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Education | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacolneston Church of England Primary Norwich Road , Tacolneston NR16 1AL | 3out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bunwell Primary School The Turnpike , Bunwell NR16 1SN | 3out of 4 | 2,094 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Aslacton Road , Forncett St Peter NR16 1LT | 4out of 4 | 2,778 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Church Road , Carleton Rode NR16 1RW | 3out of 4 | 3,246 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aslacton Primary School Church Road , Aslacton NR15 2JH | 3out of 4 | 3,530 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Farmers | Jolly Farmers, Norwich Road | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopstick House | 88C Norwich Road, Tacolneston | 956 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tacolneston Playing Field WEST WAY | grass pitches | 902 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.