St John Maddermarket is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR2 1XA is located in the Mancroft electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich South. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about St John Maddermarket, Norwich, NR2 1XA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR2 1DN, NR2 4AF, NR2 4AT, NR2 1DQ, NR2 1DR, NR2 1DP, NR2 4AL, NR2 1EX, NR2 1DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR2 1XA is primarily male, with 56.1% 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 | 48.6% | 43.9% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -7.1% |
| Male | 51.4% | 56.1% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 7.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NR2 1XA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 71.2% | 61.9% | -9.3% | 37.9% | 24.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.3% | 20.3% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -23.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 9.4% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 53.3% | 45% | -8.3% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 37.4% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 13.4% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 NR2 1XA this area, 7.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 57.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.1% | 7.2% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 4.2% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 8.9% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 24.2% | 16.7% | -7.5% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 45% | 57.5% | 12.5% | 33.8% | 23.7% |
| Other | 6.9% | 2.8% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5.4% | 1.3% | -4.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 82.3% | 83.2% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 1.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 73.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 73.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 14.8% | 9.9% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.8% | 6.7% | -5.1% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 75.2% | 74.2% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 12.3% | 10.8% | -1.5% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 5% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 3.2% | -2.7% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.5% | 37.2% | 18.3% |
| Christian | 27% | 46.2% | -19.2% |
| Buddhist | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St John Maddermarket was 978.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 815.5% higher than the Lakenham average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
St John Maddermarket has the 6th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Lakenham and the 7th highest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 258.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 St John Maddermarket, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £233,500 | 2008-11-20 | £440,381 |
NR2 1XA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
NR2 1XA 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NR2 1XA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Self-Employed | 65 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 25 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Education | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 3,424 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bignold Primary School and Nursery Wessex Street , NR2 2SY | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Free School Norwich Kings House , 15-17 Surrey Street NR1 3NX | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Darwin Primary School 81 Rose Lane , NR1 1DJ | 4out of 4 | 963 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen Gates Primary School Bull Close Road , NR3 1NG | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road , NR3 3HS | 2out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 292 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | 2out of 4 | 2,043 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hewett Academy, Norwich Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | 3out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 2,524 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School The Old Fire Station , 30 Bethel Street NR2 1NR | - not rated | 296 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education Ipswich Road , NR2 2LJ | - not rated | 1,563 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 387 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich School 71A The Close , NR1 4DD | - not rated | 617 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Figbar | 23 St John Maddermarket, Norwich | 17 yd | |
| Chamthai Soul Kitchen | 20 St John Maddermarket, Norwich | 17 yd | |
| JC Pinto | The Iron House, 1 St John Maddermarket | 17 yd | |
| Cote Brasserie | 29 Exchange Street, Norwich | 53 yd | |
| No 33 | 33 Exchange Street, Norwich | 53 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maddermarket Theatre | St Johns Alley, Norwich | 40 yd | |
| The Wallow | 36 Exchange Street, Norwich | 41 yd | |
| Rumsey Wells | 4 St Andrews Street, Norwich | 43 yd | |
| Exchange Street Buildings | 35 - 37 Exchange Street, Norwich | 60 yd | |
| Gyre \& Gimble | 14 Charing Cross, Norwich | 61 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottergate Pantry | 11 Pottergate, Norwich | 100 yd | |
| Chef Rons Kitchen | 19 Lower Goat Lane, Norwich | 122 yd | |
| Grosvenor Fish Bar | 28 Lower Goat Lane, Norwich | 122 yd | |
| Amaretto Delicatessen | Emily House, 16 St Georges Street | 186 yd | |
| Tasty House / A Flaming Chilli | Stalls 172 - 173, Market Place | 188 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores | 19 London Street, Norwich | 161 yd | |
| Farm Foods | 67 - 69 Westwick Street, Norwich | 500 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, Rampant Horse Street | 504 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 2 - 8 Westlegate, Norwich | 525 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 45 - 49 Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich | 652 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Norwich City) 6-8 6-8 LITTLE LONDON STREET | health and fitness suite | 151 yd |
| Ymca (Norwich) (Closed) 48 48 St. Giles Street | 365 yd | |
| Norwich Church Of Englands Young Mens Society Squash Club 15-17 15-17 HAYMARKET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 395 yd |
| Thai Wellbeing (Closed) 19-25 19-25 Red Lion Street | health and fitness suite | 477 yd |
| Phoenix Gym ST. MARYS CHURCH ST. MARYS CHURCH ST. MARYS PLAIN | health and fitness suite | 498 yd |
| Pure Gym (Norwich Castle Mall) CASTLE MALL | health and fitness suite | 500 yd |
| Norwich School 69-71A 69-71A THE CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| Nelson Leisure Club (Closed) Prince of Wales Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 916 yd |
| Notre Dame High School SURREY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 923 yd |
| 24/7 Fitness (Norwich) UNIT 4B UNIT 4B WHERRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 977 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.