Newmarket Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR2 2HL 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 Newmarket Road, Norwich, NR2 2HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR2 2HE, NR2 2LA, NR2 2HD, NR2 2HJ, NR2 2HR, NR2 2JA, NR2 2HN, NR2 2LP, NR2 2HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR2 2HL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 55.4% | 52.8% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 44.6% | 47.2% | 2.6% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 2HL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.6% 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 | 64.8% | 59.6% | -5.2% | 37.9% | 21.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.7% | 24.9% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -19.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 8.3% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.1%) 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 | 57.2% | 50.7% | -6.5% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 37.4% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 9.6% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 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 2HL this area, 6.4% 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 52.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.1% | 6.4% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 7.2% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 29.9% | 29.8% | -0.1% | 16.9% | 12.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.7% | 52.8% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 19.0% |
| Other | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 93.5% | 83.3% | -10.2% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 79.5% 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 | 87.3% | 79.5% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 6.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 6.3% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 79.7% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 9% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 3.7% | -2.5% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.2% | 37.2% | 15.0% |
| Christian | 32.9% | 46.2% | -13.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newmarket Road was 52.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.2% higher than the Eaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newmarket Road has the 32nd highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Eaton and the 152nd lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Newmarket Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-04-19 | £425,596 |
| 11 Newmarket Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £339,000 | 2023-12-01 | £343,996 |
| 23 Newmarket Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £279,000 | 2023-10-11 | £275,006 |
| 15 Newmarket Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-07-28 | £327,473 |
| 25 Newmarket Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-12-06 | £423,926 |
NR2 2HL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 2HL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 2HL 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 | 96 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 35 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Education | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 3,301 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 | 532 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Free School Norwich Kings House , 15-17 Surrey Street NR1 3NX | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Junior School Avenue Road , NR2 3HP | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colman Infant School Colman Road , NR4 7AW | 4out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Recreation Road Infant School Recreation Road , NR2 3PA | 4out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hewett Academy, Norwich Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 2,694 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 | 452 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 | 1,033 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 | 348 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich High School for Girls GDST 95 Newmarket Road , Norwich NR2 2HU | - not rated | 580 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Harford Manor School, Norwich 43 Ipswich Road , NR2 2LN | 4out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 1,230 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wroxham Diner + Shop / Cafe @ CCN / Platform Cafe @ CCN | Norwich City College, 5 Ipswich Road | 340 yd | |
| Sanctuary Coffee Stop | St Albans Church Hall, Grove Walk | 398 yd | |
| Juniper Coffee Shop | 13 St Stephens Road, Norwich | 486 yd | |
| Quasar Elite | 17 - 19 St Stephens Road, Norwich | 486 yd | |
| Littlehaven Cafe | 45 St Stephens Square, Norwich | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Tavern | 33 Newmarket Road, Norwich | 112 yd | |
| The York NR2 | 1 Leicester Street, Norwich | 285 yd | |
| Unthank Arms | 149 Newmarket Street, Norwich | 338 yd | |
| Rose Tavern | 88 Rupert Street, Norwich | 406 yd | |
| Victoria Bowling Club | 30 Trafford Road, Norwich | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Express | 89 Cambridge Street, Norwich | 292 yd | |
| Lee's Fish \& Chips | Lee's Fish Bar, 28 Chester Street | 417 yd | |
| Good Food Takeaway | 15 St Stephens Road, Norwich | 486 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 73 Grove Road, Norwich | 496 yd | |
| New Sole Plaice | 27 Suffolk Square, Norwich | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | 1 Brazen Gate, Norwich | 442 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 79 Grove Road, Norwich | 496 yd | |
| Lucky Fortune Asian Market | 10 Queens Road, Norwich | 660 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 154 Unthank Road, Norwich | 670 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 84 Unthank Road, Norwich | 696 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Town Close School IPSWICH ROAD | swimming pool | 288 yd |
| City College Norwich IPSWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 348 yd |
| Town Close School (Fairfield Playing Field) Fairfield Road | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Norwich High School For Girls NEWMARKET ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 677 yd |
| East Anglia Tennis And Squash Club Lime Tree Road | squash courts, tennis courts | 781 yd |
| The Hewett Academy CECIL ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 924 yd |
| Notre Dame High School SURREY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 954 yd |
| Norwich Church Of Englands Young Mens Society Squash Club 15-17 15-17 HAYMARKET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 982 yd |
| Thai Wellbeing (Closed) 19-25 19-25 Red Lion Street | health and fitness suite | 1,006 yd |
| Town Close School Playing Field Newmarket Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,050 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 | 88.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.87 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.87 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.