Unthank Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR2 2PE is located in the Nelson electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Unthank Road, Norwich, NR2 2PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR2 2RR, NR2 2PU, NR2 2RS, NR2 2PX, NR2 3LD, NR2 2AN, NR2 2DU, NR2 3EL, NR2 3LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR2 2PE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents 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 | 58.6% | 48.1% | -10.5% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 41.4% | 51.9% | 10.5% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 2PE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 75% 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 | 78% | 75% | -3.0% | 37.9% | 37.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.9% | 16.4% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -27.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 6.4% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -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 (92.9%) 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 | 63.6% | 51.3% | -12.3% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 41.6% | 9.2% | 33.6% | 8.0% |
| Fair health | 3.2% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -7.8% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
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 2PE this area, 5% 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 52.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.5% | 5% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 6.4% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 39.8% | 28.9% | -10.9% | 16.9% | 12.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.8% | 52.9% | 14.1% | 33.8% | 19.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.6% | 87.7% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 81.6% 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 | 93% | 81.6% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 10.2% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 81.1% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 5.5% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 66.7% | 37.2% | 29.5% |
| Christian | 23.5% | 46.2% | -22.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Unthank Road was 173.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 269.0% higher than the Nelson average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Unthank Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Nelson and the 97th highest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 119 Unthank Road, Norwich, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2023-08-24 | £243,510 |
| 99 Unthank Road, Norwich, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-07-21 | £532,168 |
| 145 Unthank Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £343,000 | 2019-12-13 | £420,142 |
| 113 Unthank Road, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2015-12-16 | £191,767 |
| 147 Unthank Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2013-12-05 | £341,514 |
NR2 2PE 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 student residents living in NR2 2PE 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 | 93 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 65 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 2,616 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 | 272 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Recreation Road Infant School Recreation Road , NR2 3PA | 4out of 4 | 610 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Jessopp Road , NR2 3QB | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Primary School and Nursery Wessex Street , NR2 2SY | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colman Infant School Colman Road , NR4 7AW | 4out of 4 | 892 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hewett Academy, Norwich Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 2,069 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 | 1,132 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 | 1,172 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 543 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 677 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich High School for Girls GDST 95 Newmarket Road , Norwich NR2 2HU | - not rated | 754 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Town Close House Preparatory School 14 Ipswich Road , Norwich NR2 2LR | - not rated | 984 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clare School South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU | 4out of 4 | 991 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero | 95 Unthank Road, Norwich | 5 yd | |
| The Unthank Arms | 111 Unthank Road, Norwich | 5 yd | |
| Unthank Kitchen | 117 Unthank Road, Norwich | 5 yd | |
| Blue Joanna | 103 Unthank Road, Norwich | 5 yd | |
| Grounded | 119 Unthank Road, Norwich | 14 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pear Tree Inn | 79 Unthank Road, Norwich | 5 yd | |
| Charred @ The Warwick Arms | 2 Warwick Street, Norwich | 100 yd | |
| Warwick Arms | 2 Warwick Street, Norwich | 100 yd | |
| Hop Rocket | 152A Unthank Road, Norwich | 150 yd | |
| Eaton Cottage | 75 Mount Pleasant, Norwich | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Sunset Grill | 105 Unthank Road, Norwich | 5 yd | |
| Cantonese Kitchen | 97 Unthank Road, Norwich | 5 yd | |
| Unthank Fish And Chips | 131 Unthank Road, Norwich | 5 yd | |
| Hong Kong Fusion Takeaway | Hong Kong, 166A Unthank Road | 197 yd | |
| Mr Pizza | 47 Portersfield Road, Norwich | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Foodstore | 154 Unthank Road, Norwich | 197 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 84 Unthank Road, Norwich | 218 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | The Co-Operative Food, Earlham House Shops | 843 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | 1 Brazen Gate, Norwich | 945 yd | |
| Norwich Shopper | 3 - 5 Distillery Square, Norwich | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heigham Park RECREATION ROAD | tennis courts | 653 yd |
| Norwich High School For Girls NEWMARKET ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 713 yd |
| Recreation Road Sports Centre RECREATION ROAD | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Town Close School IPSWICH ROAD | swimming pool | 864 yd |
| St Francis Of Assisi Catholic Primary School JESSOPP ROAD | grass pitches | 915 yd |
| Town Close School (Fairfield Playing Field) Fairfield Road | grass pitches | 970 yd |
| City College Norwich IPSWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,010 yd |
| Ymca (Norwich) (Closed) 48 48 St. Giles Street | 1,014 yd | |
| Town Close School Playing Field Newmarket Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.