Sheffield Road, Wymondham, NR18 0HS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR18 0HS 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	49.3%	50%	0.7%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	50.7%	50%	-0.7%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

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 NR18 0HS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.4% 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	23.6%	20%	-3.6%	37.9%	-17.9%
Married: Opposite sex	61.8%	60.4%	-1.4%	44.2%	16.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.3%	1.5%
Separated	0.8%	3.6%	2.8%	2.2%	1.4%
Divorced	6.9%	4.4%	-2.5%	9.1%	-4.7%
Widowed	6.9%	9.8%	2.9%	6.1%	3.7%

Health

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	46.8%	46.4%	-0.4%	48.4%	-2.0%
Good health	32.4%	33.2%	0.8%	33.6%	-0.4%
Fair health	16.9%	17.7%	0.8%	12.7%	5.0%
Bad health	3.2%	2.3%	-0.9%	4.0%	-1.7%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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	26.8%	17.5%	-9.3%	18.2%	-0.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.2%	22.3%	8.1%	9.6%	12.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.1%	14.4%	-6.7%	13.4%	1.0%
Apprenticeship	5.7%	5.2%	-0.5%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.5%	14%	5.5%	16.9%	-2.9%
Degree or Similar	20.7%	24.5%	3.8%	33.8%	-9.3%
Other	2.8%	2.2%	-0.6%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	99.3%	98.5%	-0.8%	81.4%	17.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.1% 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	97.5%	95.1%	-2.4%	83.2%	11.9%
European Union	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	6.1%	-4.6%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.5%	95.1%	-2.4%	83.2%	11.9%
10+ Years	0.4%	3.4%	3.0%	9.8%	-6.4%
5-10 Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.7%	76.7%	5.0%
Spain	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Lithuania	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	15.6%	13.5%	2.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.3%	37.2%	0.1%
Christian	56.7%	46.2%	10.5%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Sheffield Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sheffield Road was 7.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.7% lower than the Central Wymondham average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.

Sheffield Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Central Wymondham and the 31st lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in South Norfolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£41,000

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in NR18 0HS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sheffield Road are based on 145 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Norfolk.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sheffield Road, Wymondham, NR18 0HS

Estimated Average Property Prices for NR18 0HS

Average Price
£260,539

Semi-Detached
£238,264

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£309,543

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sheffield Road

Average Price
£276,416

Semi-Detached
£264,012

Terraced
£169,943

Detached
£308,026

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sheffield Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
67 Sheffield Road, Wymondham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2024-10-21	£277,058
77 Sheffield Road, Wymondham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£199,500	2024-08-28	£217,636
89 Sheffield Road, Wymondham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£266,000	2022-11-18	£268,665
61 Sheffield Road, Wymondham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2022-02-02	£277,881
107 Sheffield Road, Wymondham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2021-10-08	£231,141

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NR18 0HS

Employment

NR18 0HS 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NR18 0HS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	104
Full-Time Employee	57
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	6
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Student (economically inactive)	2
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Human health and social work activities	25
Education	24
Manufacturing	18
Construction	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Financial and insurance activities	9
Transport and storage	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	2
Other	1
Information and communication	1
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Robert Kett Primary School Hewitts Lane , NR18 0LS	2out of 4	468 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham Sheffield Road , NR18 0HL	4out of 4	471 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Browick Road Primary and Nursery School Browick Road , NR18 0QW	4out of 4	1,450 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery Hackford Road , Wicklewood NR18 9QJ	4out of 4	4,728 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hethersett VC Primary School 22 Queen's Road , Hethersett NR9 3DB	3out of 4	5,173 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wymondham High Academy Folly Road , NR18 0QT	3out of 4	798 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hethersett Academy Queen's Road , Hethersett NR9 3DB	4out of 4	5,191 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Wymondham Garden Centre	Tuttles Lane East, Wymondham		348 yd
Chilli & Ginger	Unit 4, 40 Lime Tree Avenue		417 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Rothbury Community Hall	Rothbury Social Club, Rothbury Road		997 yd
Wymondham Dell Bowls Club	54B Norwich Road, Wymondham		999 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Bella Pizza	Unit 6, 44 Lime Tree Avenue		417 yd
Kong's Fish \& Chips Ltd	Unit 5, 42 Lime Tree Avenue		417 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
East Of England Co-operative Society	32 Lime Tree Avenue, Wymondham		417 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Robert Kett Primary School HEWITTS LANE	grass pitches	534 yd
The Foster Harrison Memorial Ground TUTTLES LANE EAST	grass pitches	767 yd
Wymondham High Academy WYMONDHAM HIGH SCHOOL WYMONDHAM HIGH SCHOOL FOLLY ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	772 yd
Ketts Park Community Recreation Centre KETTS PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE KETTS PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE HARTS FARM ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	993 yd
Wymondham Leisure Centre NORWICH ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	998 yd
Wymondham Dell Indoor Bowls Club 54B 54B NORWICH ROAD	indoor bowls	1,038 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	85.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	85.2%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	85.2%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	86.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.