Garboldisham Road is in East Harling, Norwich and in Breckland district. NR16 2PN is located in the Harling & Heathlands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Garboldisham Road, East Harling, Norwich, NR16 2PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR16 2PR, NR16 2SZ, NR16 2TN, NR16 2TS, NR16 2NT, NR16 2QG, NR16 2PS, NR16 2TP, NR16 2PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR16 2PN is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population 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 | 53.3% | 46.7% | -6.6% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 46.7% | 53.3% | 6.6% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 | 31% | 25.1% | -5.9% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 50.8% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 14.7% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 6.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 51.9% | 44.6% | -7.3% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 41.3% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 7.7% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 12.1% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 15.7% | 11.4% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 13.3% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 19.2% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 9.4% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 16.6% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 25% | -4.1% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 2.9% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.1% | 97.3% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 93.8% | 92.9% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 92.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 1.1% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garboldisham Road was 19.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.9% lower than the Forest average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Garboldisham Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Forest and the 103rd lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Hill Harling Barn Garboldisham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2018-08-08 | £303,303 |
| 9 Kemps Barns Garboldisham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2016-04-04 | £189,808 |
| Agricola Garboldisham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2015-11-25 | £366,240 |
| 4 Kemps Barns Garboldisham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2015-06-26 | £205,943 |
| 3 Kemps Barns Garboldisham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2014-01-24 | £219,333 |
NR16 2PN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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 2PN 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 2PN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 102 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 430 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenninghall Primary School School Close , Kenninghall NR16 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 4,597 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy Church Road , Garboldisham IP22 2SE | - not rated | 5,186 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 4,205 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aurora Eccles School Quidenham , Norwich NR16 2NZ | - not rated | 4,205 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peppers Tea Room | Peppers Market Street | 136 yd | |
| Harling Welcome Hub | The Old School Hall School Lane | 266 yd | |
| Cheesecake (Norfolk) Ltd | 3 Grigsons Wood | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nags Head | The George And Dragon Market Street | 177 yd | |
| Harling Recreation Bowls Club | Church Road, Harling | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul's Plaice | 40 Jubilee Avenue | 194 yd | |
| Rumbles Fish Bar | Rumbles Fish Bar Memorial Green | 320 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Harling Sports & Social Club EAST HARLING SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB EAST HARLING SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 576 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.