Newmarket Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR2 2LA 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 2LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR2 2LP, NR2 2HL, NR2 2HJ, NR2 2HN, NR2 2HE, NR2 2LG, NR2 2HD, NR2 2LF, NR2 2JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR2 2LA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.6% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.4% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 40.2% | 32.5% | -7.7% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 47.2% | 5.0% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 10.4% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 6.6% | -3.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 51.1% | 50.9% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 28.4% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 15.5% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 2LA this area, 9.4% 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 51.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.8% | 9.4% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 7.1% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 15.6% | 5.3% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 12.3% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.4% | 51.4% | -3.0% | 33.8% | 17.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 93.2% | 87.2% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 86.5% | 84.5% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 6.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.4% | 85.3% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 7.8% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 1.7% | -7.6% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newmarket Road was 49.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.4% higher than the Eaton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Newmarket Road has the 33rd highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Eaton and the 143rd lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Newmarket Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £840,250 | 2024-01-26 | £848,119 |
| 24 Newmarket Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £681,000 | 2021-07-21 | £773,501 |
| 30 Newmarket Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2017-08-04 | £1,661,945 |
| 20 Newmarket Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2012-12-12 | £825,744 |
| 26 Newmarket Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2010-04-16 | £793,139 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NR2 2LA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | 3,365 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 | 571 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Free School Norwich Kings House , 15-17 Surrey Street NR1 3NX | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Junior School Avenue Road , NR2 3HP | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colman Infant School Colman Road , NR4 7AW | 4out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakenham Primary School City Road , NR1 2HL | 3out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 916 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Technical College Norfolk Old Hall Road , NR4 6FF | 3out of 4 | 2,652 yd | University technical college | 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 | 380 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 | 1,075 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 | 277 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich High School for Girls GDST 95 Newmarket Road , Norwich NR2 2HU | - not rated | 574 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Harford Manor School, Norwich 43 Ipswich Road , NR2 2LN | 4out of 4 | 932 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wherry School 280 Hall Road , NR1 2GB | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich Steiner School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 1,221 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wroxham Diner + Shop / Cafe @ CCN / Platform Cafe @ CCN | Norwich City College, 5 Ipswich Road | 267 yd | |
| Sanctuary Coffee Stop | St Albans Church Hall, Grove Walk | 350 yd | |
| Juniper Coffee Shop | 13 St Stephens Road, Norwich | 516 yd | |
| Quasar Elite | 17 - 19 St Stephens Road, Norwich | 516 yd | |
| Littlehaven Cafe | 45 St Stephens Square, Norwich | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Tavern | 33 Newmarket Road, Norwich | 115 yd | |
| The York NR2 | 1 Leicester Street, Norwich | 349 yd | |
| Unthank Arms | 149 Newmarket Street, Norwich | 379 yd | |
| Victoria Bowling Club | 30 Trafford Road, Norwich | 438 yd | |
| Trafford Arms | 61 Grove Road, Norwich | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Express | 89 Cambridge Street, Norwich | 365 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 73 Grove Road, Norwich | 471 yd | |
| Lee's Fish \& Chips | Lee's Fish Bar, 28 Chester Street | 481 yd | |
| Good Food Takeaway | 15 St Stephens Road, Norwich | 516 yd | |
| New Sole Plaice | 27 Suffolk Square, Norwich | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | 1 Brazen Gate, Norwich | 453 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 79 Grove Road, Norwich | 471 yd | |
| Lucky Fortune Asian Market | 10 Queens Road, Norwich | 680 yd | |
| Iceland | 67 - 73 St Stephens Street, Norwich | 725 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 154 Unthank Road, Norwich | 726 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Town Close School IPSWICH ROAD | swimming pool | 233 yd |
| City College Norwich IPSWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 274 yd |
| Town Close School (Fairfield Playing Field) Fairfield Road | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Norwich High School For Girls NEWMARKET ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 682 yd |
| East Anglia Tennis And Squash Club Lime Tree Road | squash courts, tennis courts | 744 yd |
| The Hewett Academy CECIL ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 850 yd |
| Notre Dame High School SURREY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 947 yd |
| Norwich Church Of Englands Young Mens Society Squash Club 15-17 15-17 HAYMARKET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,017 yd |
| Tch Dragons Den Hall Road | artificial grass pitch | 1,019 yd |
| Thai Wellbeing (Closed) 19-25 19-25 Red Lion Street | health and fitness suite | 1,031 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 | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.