Somerleyton Street is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR2 2BT is located in the Town Close electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich South. This postcode has been in use since 2018-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Somerleyton Street, Norwich, NR2 2BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR2 2BP, NR2 2RN, NR2 2RW, NR2 2BS, NR2 2BW, NR2 2RL, NR2 2RP, NR2 2PB, NR2 2PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR2 2BT is primarily male, with 55.3% 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 | 53.5% | 44.7% | -8.8% | 51.0% | -6.3% |
| Male | 46.5% | 55.3% | 8.8% | 49.0% | 6.3% |
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 2BT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.5% 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 | 53% | 64.5% | 11.5% | 37.9% | 26.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.6% | 15.2% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -29.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 11.4% | -4.8% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 16.2% | 2.8% | -13.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 27% | 37.1% | 10.1% | 48.4% | -11.3% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 36.7% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 27.4% | 18.7% | -8.7% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 12.4% | 6% | -6.4% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.4% | 21.9% | -13.5% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 9.5% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 8.1% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 7.6% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 18.1% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 31.9% | 17.3% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 6.3% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 86.7% | 68.8% | -17.9% | 81.4% | -12.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 70.1% 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 | 86.7% | 70.1% | -16.6% | 83.2% | -13.1% |
| European Union | 4% | 9.8% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 11% | 7.0% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85% | 70.4% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 10.7% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 8.7% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 6.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 5.1% | -0.2% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.8% | 76.7% | -16.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 34.5% | 46.2% | -11.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 5.5% | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Somerleyton Street was 113.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 197.2% higher than the Eaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Somerleyton Street has the 16th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Eaton and the 157th highest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerley Residential Care Home Somerleyton Street, Norwich, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2016-11-15 | £1,285,802 |
The percentage of student residents living in NR2 2BT 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 | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| 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 | 2,712 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue Junior School Avenue Road , NR2 3HP | 3out of 4 | 435 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Primary School and Nursery Wessex Street , NR2 2SY | 3out of 4 | 656 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Recreation Road Infant School Recreation Road , NR2 3PA | 4out of 4 | 686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Jessopp Road , NR2 3QB | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Free School Norwich Kings House , 15-17 Surrey Street NR1 3NX | 3out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,324 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hewett Academy, Norwich Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,727 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 2,272 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 886 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 | 1,155 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 512 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 642 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 961 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich High School for Girls GDST 95 Newmarket Road , Norwich NR2 2HU | - not rated | 975 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Town Close House Preparatory School 14 Ipswich Road , Norwich NR2 2LR | - not rated | 1,050 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Table | Trinity United Reformed Church, 1 Unthank Road | 109 yd | |
| Holy Trinity Church Kitchen | Holy Trinity Church Office, 110A Trinity Street | 155 yd | |
| Trory Street Deli | 9 Trory Street, Norwich | 197 yd | |
| The Bread And Roses Community Cafe | 26 Suffolk Square, Norwich | 213 yd | |
| Moorish Park Lane | 81 Park Lane, Norwich | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Georgian Townhouse | 30 - 34 Unthank Road, Norwich | 198 yd | |
| Rose Tavern | 88 Rupert Street, Norwich | 302 yd | |
| Pear Tree Inn | 79 Unthank Road, Norwich | 307 yd | |
| Charred @ The Warwick Arms | 2 Warwick Street, Norwich | 376 yd | |
| Warwick Arms | 2 Warwick Street, Norwich | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Sole Plaice | 27 Suffolk Square, Norwich | 213 yd | |
| Istanbul Sunset Grill | 105 Unthank Road, Norwich | 307 yd | |
| Cantonese Kitchen | 97 Unthank Road, Norwich | 307 yd | |
| Unthank Fish And Chips | 131 Unthank Road, Norwich | 307 yd | |
| Lee's Fish \& Chips | Lee's Fish Bar, 28 Chester Street | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 84 Unthank Road, Norwich | 92 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 154 Unthank Road, Norwich | 497 yd | |
| Norwich Shopper | 3 - 5 Distillery Square, Norwich | 791 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | 1 Brazen Gate, Norwich | 808 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 58 - 62 Dereham Road, Norwich | 833 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Norwich) (Closed) 48 48 St. Giles Street | 707 yd | |
| Heigham Park RECREATION ROAD | tennis courts | 858 yd |
| Norwich Church Of Englands Young Mens Society Squash Club 15-17 15-17 HAYMARKET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 927 yd |
| Recreation Road Sports Centre RECREATION ROAD | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Town Close School IPSWICH ROAD | swimming pool | 957 yd |
| Norwich High School For Girls NEWMARKET ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 967 yd |
| Notre Dame Prep School DEREHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,030 yd |
| Thai Wellbeing (Closed) 19-25 19-25 Red Lion Street | health and fitness suite | 1,034 yd |
| City College Norwich IPSWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,056 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.