Abbey Road is in Wymondham and in South Norfolk district. NR18 9BY is located in the South Wymondham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 2006-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Abbey Road, Wymondham, NR18 9BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR18 9BB, NR18 9JE, NR18 9EE, NR18 9BP, NR18 9JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR18 9BY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.9% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.1% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 35.3% | 37.4% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 43.2% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4.9% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 12.1% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 60.7% | 40.8% | -19.9% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 26.5% | 40.5% | 14.0% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 13.7% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 20.1% | 16.6% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 14.1% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 15.1% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 8.8% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 15.6% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 29.8% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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 | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 95.2% | 93.9% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92% 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 | 91.9% | 92% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 91.6% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 0.8% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 24.2% | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.4% | 37.2% | 13.2% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbey Road was 17.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.4% lower than the Central Wymondham average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Abbey Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Central Wymondham and the 109th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in South Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Abbey Road, Wymondham, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-04-30 | £304,893 |
| 58 Abbey Road, Wymondham, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-11-26 | £311,563 |
| 10 Abbey Road, Wymondham, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-09-12 | £248,457 |
| 64 Abbey Road, Wymondham, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-07-12 | £318,306 |
| 2 Abbey Road, Wymondham, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-02-27 | £265,266 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browick Road Primary and Nursery School Browick Road , NR18 0QW | 4out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Kett Primary School Hewitts Lane , NR18 0LS | 2out of 4 | 2,057 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham Sheffield Road , NR18 0HL | 4out of 4 | 2,629 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery Hackford Road , Wicklewood NR18 9QJ | 4out of 4 | 3,628 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spooner Row Primary School Station Road , Spooner Row NR18 9JR | 3out of 4 | 3,712 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wymondham High Academy Folly Road , NR18 0QT | 3out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wymondham College Golf Links Road , Morley NR18 9SZ | 4out of 4 | 3,964 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hen House | Cavick House Farm, Cavick Road | 544 yd | |
| The Lemon Tree Cafe/Bar | 2 Damgate Court, Wymondham | 920 yd | |
| Courtyard Coffee Shop | 6 Whartons Court, Wymondham | 1,027 yd | |
| Sathudee Thai Restaurant | 28 Market Street, Wymondham | 1,043 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop | 25 Market Street, Wymondham | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wymondham Masonic Hall | 47 Damgate Street, Wymondham | 919 yd | |
| Wymondham Ex- Servicemens Club | 9 Friarscroft Lane, Wymondham | 954 yd | |
| The Green Dragon | Green Dragon, 6 Church Street | 988 yd | |
| The White Hart | The Heart Of Wymondham, 29 Market Street | 1,056 yd | |
| Cross Keys | Cross Keys Inn, 13 Market Place | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune Wok | 7 Damgate Street, Wymondham | 979 yd | |
| Big Fry Fish And Chips | 36 Market Street, Wymondham | 1,026 yd | |
| Wymondham Kebab | 11 Market Street, Wymondham | 1,046 yd | |
| Mr Kebab And Elgreco | Mr Kebab & Elgreco, 6 Fairland Street | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nr Health And Fitness Club UNIT 14 UNIT 14 CHESTNUT DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 392 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 | 76.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.5% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.