Cambridge Street is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR2 2BE is located in the Town Close electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cambridge Street, Norwich, NR2 2BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR2 2BH, NR2 2BD, NR2 2AP, NR2 2AU, NR2 2AR, NR2 2AT, NR2 2DW, NR2 2TG, NR2 2TE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR2 2BE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% 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 | 52.6% | 55% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 47.4% | 45% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
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 2BE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.3% 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 | 70.1% | 73.3% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 35.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.5% | 13.9% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -30.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 9.2% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 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 | 60.3% | 55.5% | -4.8% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 28.8% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 11.4% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 2BE this area, 3.2% 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 54%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.1% | 3.2% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 5.2% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 8.7% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 30.3% | 26.6% | -3.7% | 16.9% | 9.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.8% | 54% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 20.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 0.4% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 93% | 90% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 86.3% 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 | 86.8% | 86.3% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 6.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 86.3% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 5.4% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.7% | 37.2% | 17.5% |
| Christian | 31.3% | 46.2% | -14.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cambridge Street was 34.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.2% lower than the Eaton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cambridge Street has the 29th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Eaton and the 93rd lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124 Cambridge Street, Norwich, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2023-11-03 | £272,087 |
| 122 Cambridge Street, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2023-11-03 | £274,388 |
| 124 Cambridge Street, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-07-20 | £260,955 |
| 80 Cambridge Street, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-06-29 | £388,710 |
| 100 Cambridge Street, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-12-11 | £320,190 |
The percentage of student residents living in NR2 2BE 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 | 114 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Education | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 3,031 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 | 469 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Junior School Avenue Road , NR2 3HP | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Free School Norwich Kings House , 15-17 Surrey Street NR1 3NX | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Recreation Road Infant School Recreation Road , NR2 3PA | 4out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Jessopp Road , NR2 3QB | 3out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hewett Academy, Norwich Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 2,491 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 769 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 | 897 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town Close House Preparatory School 14 Ipswich Road , Norwich NR2 2LR | - not rated | 667 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich High School for Girls GDST 95 Newmarket Road , Norwich NR2 2HU | - not rated | 706 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 898 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 945 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clare School South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU | 4out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bread And Roses Community Cafe | 26 Suffolk Square, Norwich | 216 yd | |
| Holy Trinity Church Hall | 54 Cambridge Street, Norwich | 247 yd | |
| Holy Trinity Church Kitchen | Holy Trinity Church Office, 110A Trinity Street | 283 yd | |
| Coach And Horses | 1 Union Street, Norwich | 339 yd | |
| Kofra | 16 Onley Street, Norwich | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Tavern | 88 Rupert Street, Norwich | 85 yd | |
| The York NR2 | 1 Leicester Street, Norwich | 183 yd | |
| Unthank Arms | 149 Newmarket Street, Norwich | 336 yd | |
| Eagle Tavern | 33 Newmarket Road, Norwich | 372 yd | |
| Pear Tree Inn | 79 Unthank Road, Norwich | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Express | 89 Cambridge Street, Norwich | 41 yd | |
| New Sole Plaice | 27 Suffolk Square, Norwich | 216 yd | |
| Lee's Fish \& Chips | Lee's Fish Bar, 28 Chester Street | 219 yd | |
| Istanbul Sunset Grill | 105 Unthank Road, Norwich | 428 yd | |
| Cantonese Kitchen | 97 Unthank Road, Norwich | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 84 Unthank Road, Norwich | 381 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 154 Unthank Road, Norwich | 489 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | 1 Brazen Gate, Norwich | 523 yd | |
| Lucky Fortune Asian Market | 10 Queens Road, Norwich | 661 yd | |
| Iceland | 67 - 73 St Stephens Street, Norwich | 673 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Town Close School IPSWICH ROAD | swimming pool | 582 yd |
| City College Norwich IPSWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 670 yd |
| Norwich High School For Girls NEWMARKET ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 748 yd |
| Town Close School (Fairfield Playing Field) Fairfield Road | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Ymca (Norwich) (Closed) 48 48 St. Giles Street | 840 yd | |
| Norwich Church Of Englands Young Mens Society Squash Club 15-17 15-17 HAYMARKET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 884 yd |
| Thai Wellbeing (Closed) 19-25 19-25 Red Lion Street | health and fitness suite | 949 yd |
| East Anglia Tennis And Squash Club Lime Tree Road | squash courts, tennis courts | 997 yd |
| Notre Dame High School SURREY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,044 yd |
| Pure Gym (Norwich Castle Mall) CASTLE MALL | health and fitness suite | 1,054 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.92 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.