Ipswich Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR2 2LN 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 Ipswich Road, Norwich, NR2 2LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR2 2LW, NR2 2LY, NR2 2LZ, NR1 2QL, NR2 2ND, NR4 6QY, NR2 2NQ, NR4 6QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR2 2LN has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.8% of the population 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 | 58.9% | 56.8% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 5.8% |
| Male | 41.1% | 43.2% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -5.8% |
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 | 23.3% | 25.2% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.5% | 47.7% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 18.7% | 20.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 14.2% |
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 | 42.2% | 45.2% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 31.1% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 18.7% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 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.
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 53%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.3% | 12.5% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 5.1% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 8.9% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 12.5% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.8% | 53% | 3.2% | 33.8% | 19.2% |
| Other | 5.2% | 6.4% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 3.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% 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% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 95.3% | 86.8% | -8.5% | 81.4% | 5.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 86.5% 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 | 90.8% | 86.5% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 5.2% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 87% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 1.7% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 12.1% | 6.0% | 6.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ipswich Road was 47.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.8% higher than the Eaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ipswich Road has the 33rd highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Eaton and the 142nd lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-02-29 | £592,357 |
| The Bungalow Rear Of, 21 Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2021-06-25 | £485,404 |
| 47A Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £727,500 | 2021-05-18 | £794,748 |
| 31B Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2020-04-01 | £515,094 |
| 17 Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2020-03-23 | £953,761 |
NR2 2LN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 2LN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 retired residents living in NR2 2LN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 140 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 3,856 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuckswood Primary School and Nursery Tuckswood Centre , Tuckswood NR4 6BP | - not rated | 774 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuckswood First School Allanadale Road , Tuckswood NR4 6BP | - not rated | 774 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuckswood Academy Tuckswood Centre , Tuckswood NR4 6BP | - not rated | 774 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery Duckett Close , NR1 2LR | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavell Primary and Nursery School Duckett Close , NR1 2LR | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Harford Community Middle School Locksley Road , NR4 6LG | - not rated | 1,118 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakenham Middle School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 1,156 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Middle School Wessex Street , NR2 2SP | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fairway Middle School Purtingay Close , NR4 6HU | - not rated | 1,681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackdale Middle School, Norwich Bluebell Road , NR4 7LN | - not rated | 3,049 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hewett Academy Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | 3out of 4 | 387 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hewett School Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | - not rated | 387 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | - not rated | 685 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 472 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 | 1,731 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harford Manor School, Norwich 43 Ipswich Road , NR2 2LN | 3out of 4 | 208 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School 14 Ipswich Road , Norwich NR2 2LR | - not rated | 449 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Openopportunity Ipswich Road , NR2 2LJ | - not rated | 472 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wherry School 280 Hall Road , NR1 2GB | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretton School at West Lodge 1 Albemarle Road , NR2 2DF | - not rated | 658 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 | 474 yd | |
| Notcutts Garden Centre | Daniels Road, Norwich | 488 yd | |
| The Wherry School | 280 Hall Road, Norwich | 702 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Centre | Hewett School, Hall Road | 702 yd | |
| Sanctuary Coffee Stop | St Albans Church Hall, Grove Walk | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Anglia Tennis And Squash Club | East Anglia Tennis & Squash Club, Lime Tree Road | 277 yd | |
| The Oak Tree (88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger) | 59 Ipswich Road, Norwich | 379 yd | |
| Eagle Tavern | 33 Newmarket Road, Norwich | 667 yd | |
| Unthank Arms | 149 Newmarket Street, Norwich | 816 yd | |
| Victoria Bowling Club | 30 Trafford Road, Norwich | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ken's Fish Bar | 17 Friar Tuck Road, Norwich | 770 yd | |
| St. John's Fish And Chips | 3 St Johns Close, Norwich | 799 yd | |
| Pizza One And Sweet Tree | 5 St Johns Close, Norwich | 799 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 73 Grove Road, Norwich | 937 yd | |
| Golden Battered Cod | 101 Southwell Road, Norwich | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Foodstore | 19 - 21 Friar Tuck Road, Norwich | 770 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Unit 4C, Hall Road Retail Park | 912 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 4B, Hall Road Retail Park | 912 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 5, Hall Road Retail Park | 926 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 79 Grove Road, Norwich | 937 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Town Close School (Fairfield Playing Field) Fairfield Road | grass pitches | 308 yd |
| East Anglia Tennis And Squash Club Lime Tree Road | squash courts, tennis courts | 360 yd |
| Tch Dragons Den Hall Road | artificial grass pitch | 422 yd |
| Town Close School IPSWICH ROAD | swimming pool | 459 yd |
| The Hewett Academy CECIL ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 459 yd |
| City College Norwich IPSWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 469 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Norwich) HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 673 yd |
| City Of Norwich School EATON ROAD | grass pitches | 713 yd |
| Norwich High School For Girls NEWMARKET ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 726 yd |
| Town Close School Playing Field Newmarket Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 818 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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 | 74.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.