Unthank Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR2 2AH is located in the Eaton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Unthank Road, Norwich, NR2 2AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR2 2PQ, NR2 2BU, NR2 2AL, NR2 2PH, NR2 3JG, NR2 3JJ, NR2 2AE, NR2 3JW, NR2 2DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR2 2AH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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 | 55.6% | 54.3% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 44.4% | 45.7% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 | 36.8% | 32.9% | -3.9% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 43.5% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 11.6% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 9.7% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 54.3% | 60.5% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 12.1% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 25% | -8.7% | 33.6% | -8.6% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 11.7% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
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 62.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.4% | 10.1% | 4.7% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 10.6% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 9.2% | -2.6% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.7% | 62.8% | -1.9% | 33.8% | 29.0% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 98.8% | 88.3% | -10.5% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 80.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 80.2% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 9.7% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 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 | 89.7% | 80.2% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 9.7% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 4.9% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 3.6% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.2% | 37.2% | 18.0% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Unthank Road was 42.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.9% higher than the Eaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Unthank Road has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Eaton and the 121st lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesselton, 218 Unthank Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2025-03-24 | £1,343,077 |
| 250 Unthank Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £848,119 | 2022-08-16 | £849,871 |
| 202 Unthank Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2022-07-20 | £921,656 |
| 188 Unthank Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2022-07-18 | £543,320 |
| 226 Unthank Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2020-03-23 | £912,768 |
NR2 2AH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 2,608 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colman Infant School Colman Road , NR4 7AW | 4out of 4 | 466 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Junior School Avenue Road , NR2 3HP | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Jessopp Road , NR2 3QB | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colman Junior School South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU | 3out of 4 | 675 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Recreation Road Infant School Recreation Road , NR2 3PA | 4out of 4 | 809 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hewett Academy, Norwich Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,594 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 1,895 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education Ipswich Road , NR2 2LJ | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School The Old Fire Station , 30 Bethel Street NR2 1NR | - not rated | 1,579 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich High School for Girls GDST 95 Newmarket Road , Norwich NR2 2HU | - not rated | 525 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Clare School South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU | 4out of 4 | 582 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 735 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Town Close House Preparatory School 14 Ipswich Road , Norwich NR2 2LR | - not rated | 988 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kofra | 16 Onley Street, Norwich | 360 yd | |
| Greek Actually | 137 Unthank Road, Norwich | 372 yd | |
| Grounded | 119 Unthank Road, Norwich | 434 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 95 Unthank Road, Norwich | 451 yd | |
| The Unthank Arms | 111 Unthank Road, Norwich | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Cottage | 75 Mount Pleasant, Norwich | 202 yd | |
| Hop Rocket | 152A Unthank Road, Norwich | 309 yd | |
| Charred @ The Warwick Arms | 2 Warwick Street, Norwich | 414 yd | |
| Warwick Arms | 2 Warwick Street, Norwich | 414 yd | |
| Pear Tree Inn | 79 Unthank Road, Norwich | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Fusion Takeaway | Hong Kong, 166A Unthank Road | 261 yd | |
| Cantonese Kitchen | 97 Unthank Road, Norwich | 451 yd | |
| Unthank Fish And Chips | 131 Unthank Road, Norwich | 451 yd | |
| Istanbul Sunset Grill | 105 Unthank Road, Norwich | 451 yd | |
| Mr Pizza | 47 Portersfield Road, Norwich | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Foodstore | 154 Unthank Road, Norwich | 261 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 84 Unthank Road, Norwich | 665 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | The Co-Operative Food, Earlham House Shops | 984 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 129 Colman Road, Norwich | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich High School For Girls NEWMARKET ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 413 yd |
| Heigham Park RECREATION ROAD | tennis courts | 634 yd |
| Town Close School Playing Field Newmarket Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 681 yd |
| St Francis Of Assisi Catholic Primary School JESSOPP ROAD | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Town Close School (Fairfield Playing Field) Fairfield Road | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Town Close School IPSWICH ROAD | swimming pool | 850 yd |
| East Anglia Tennis And Squash Club Lime Tree Road | squash courts, tennis courts | 851 yd |
| Recreation Road Sports Centre RECREATION ROAD | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| City College Norwich IPSWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,039 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 | 74.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 74.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 74.2% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.