The Street is in Bridgham, Norwich and in Breckland district. NR16 2AB is located in the Harling & Heathlands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Street, Bridgham, Norwich, NR16 2AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR16 2SP, NR16 2RT, NR16 2RW, NR16 2RS, NR16 2RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR16 2AB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 50.7% | 49.6% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.4% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 18.7% | 33.2% | 14.5% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.2% | 49.4% | -11.8% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 10.3% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 4.5% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 43.3% | 47.2% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 32.8% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 16.8% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 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 | 28.7% | 18.4% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 10.3% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 17.1% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 18.4% | 1.6% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 27.1% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| White | 99.7% | 94.7% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 96.7% | 93.3% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 93.3% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 24.1% | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 50.1% | 46.2% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Street was 22.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.3% lower than the Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Street has the 10th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Forest and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.1%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 The Street, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2022-09-30 | £771,290 |
| 111 The Street, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £194,250 | 2021-09-15 | £224,743 |
| Whitegate The Street, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2019-06-21 | £684,270 |
| Flintside Cottage, 83 The Street, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2018-02-16 | £621,673 |
| 79 The Street, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2016-05-27 | £397,038 |
NR16 2AB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 2AB 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Harling Primary School and Nursery Gallants Lane , East Harling NR16 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 3,892 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riddlesworth Hall School Hall Lane , IP22 2TA | - not rated | 5,188 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgham Playing Field THE STREET | grass pitches | 107 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 | 31.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 52.86 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 52.86 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.73 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.