West Church Street is in Kenninghall, Norwich and in Breckland district. NR16 2EN is located in the Guiltcross 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 West Church Street, Kenninghall, Norwich, NR16 2EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR16 2EE, NR16 2AH, NR16 2AW, NR16 2EG, NR16 2EF, NR16 2FE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR16 2EN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents 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 | 52.6% | 53.1% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 47.4% | 46.9% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 24.8% | 29.7% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 47.9% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 12.7% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 5.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.3%) 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 | 45.5% | 46% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 42.1% | 43.3% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 9.7% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 8.8% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 NR16 2EN this area, 8.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.3% | 8.4% | -8.9% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 8.8% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 17.2% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 6.3% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 16.3% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.3% | 40.2% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.6% | 99.6% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 94.7% | 96.2% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 95.4% | 2.9% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.4% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Church Street was 24.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.3% lower than the Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Church Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Forest and the 150th lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iroko Lodge West Church Street, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £417,000 | 2025-03-19 | £416,152 |
| Michaelmas Cottage, 2 West Church Street, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-09-30 | £293,376 |
| Boxers Cottage West Church Street, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £99,332 | 2024-09-26 | £104,077 |
| Marshalls West Church Street, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £442,000 | 2024-08-13 | £477,010 |
| Cromwell House West Church Street, Norwich, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2023-06-20 | £842,872 |
NR16 2EN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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 2EN 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NR16 2EN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenninghall Primary School School Close , Kenninghall NR16 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 409 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Banham Primary School Crown Street , Banham NR16 2EX | 4out of 4 | 3,561 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham The Street , North Lopham IP22 2LR | 3out of 4 | 3,821 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Harling Primary School and Nursery Gallants Lane , East Harling NR16 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 4,483 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora White House School Quidenham Road , NR16 2NZ | - not rated | 3,636 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aurora Eccles School Quidenham , Norwich NR16 2NZ | - not rated | 3,637 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorn Park School Andrews Furlong , Mill Road NR16 2HU | - not rated | 4,316 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | East Church Street Red Lion, Kenninghall | 248 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 | 45.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.22 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.