Unthank Road, Norwich, NR2 2RS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR2 2RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	42.5%	51.9%	9.4%	51.0%	0.9%
Male	57.5%	48.1%	-9.4%	49.0%	-0.9%

Partnership Status

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 2RS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72% 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	75.9%	72%	-3.9%	37.9%	34.1%
Married: Opposite sex	14.9%	16%	1.1%	44.2%	-28.2%
Separated	2.9%	2.3%	-0.6%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	5.2%	9.1%	3.9%	9.1%	0.0%
Widowed	1.1%	0.6%	-0.5%	6.1%	-5.5%

Health

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	58.1%	41.7%	-16.4%	48.4%	-6.7%
Good health	28%	35.6%	7.6%	33.6%	2.0%
Fair health	7.5%	18.9%	11.4%	12.7%	6.2%
Bad health	5.4%	2.8%	-2.6%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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 2RS this area, 5.7% 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 53.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	8%	5.7%	-2.3%	18.2%	-12.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	4%	2.3%	-1.7%	9.6%	-7.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.2%	10.9%	1.7%	13.4%	-2.5%
Apprenticeship	1.7%	2.9%	1.2%	5.3%	-2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	26.4%	21.7%	-4.7%	16.9%	4.8%
Degree or Similar	48.9%	53.1%	4.2%	33.8%	19.3%
Other	1.7%	3.4%	1.7%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1.1%	1.7%	0.6%	3.1%	-1.4%
Other Asian	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.6%	0.1%
Black African	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.5%	-1.4%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.0%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	3.2%	0%	-3.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	0.6%	0.1%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	93%	91.2%	-1.8%	81.4%	9.8%
Roma	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Other	0.5%	2.8%	2.3%	1.6%	1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 76.4% 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	88.2%	76.4%	-11.8%	83.2%	-6.8%
European Union	5.4%	12.4%	7.0%	6.1%	6.3%
Rest of Europe	1.6%	1.1%	-0.5%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	1.1%	1.7%	0.6%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	3.4%	1.8%	5.6%	-2.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.6%	3.9%	2.3%	1.3%	2.6%
Oceania	0.5%	1.1%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.6%	75.6%	-12.0%	83.2%	-7.6%
10+ Years	4.3%	11.7%	7.4%	9.8%	1.9%
5-10 Years	1.6%	4.4%	2.8%	2.9%	1.5%
2-5 Years	3.2%	3.3%	0.1%	2.2%	1.1%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	5%	1.8%	1.9%	3.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.6%	76.7%	1.9%
Ireland	2.7%	0.6%	2.1%
France	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Germany	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
Portugal	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Spain	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
Other EU countries	1.6%	1.5%	0.1%
Other Europe	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
North Africa	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%
Eastern Asia	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Southern Asia	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%
South-East Asia	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Central and South America	2.7%	0.2%	2.5%
No passport held	7.7%	13.5%	-5.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	68%	37.2%	30.8%
Christian	24.9%	46.2%	-21.3%
Hindu	0.6%	1.7%	-1.1%
Jewish	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Muslim	0.6%	6.5%	-5.9%
Sikh	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Other religion	2.2%	0.6%	1.6%
Not answered	2.8%	6.0%	-3.2%

Safety

Is Unthank Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Unthank Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Eaton average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£44,900

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in NR2 2RS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Unthank Road are based on 620 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Norwich.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Unthank Road, Norwich, NR2 2RS

Estimated Average Property Prices for NR2 2RS

Average Price
£287,487

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£513,446

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£184,379

Other
£6,695

Estimated Average Property Prices for Unthank Road

Average Price
£552,565

Semi-Detached
£862,867

Terraced
£399,446

Detached
£959,693

Flats/Maisonettes
£213,037

Other
£632,467

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Unthank Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
140 Unthank Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building	£295,000	2025-03-21	£291,373
146 Unthank Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building	£283,000	2025-02-28	£281,831
130 Unthank Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building	£638,000	2024-12-19	£630,156
142 Unthank Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building	£248,000	2023-09-26	£244,700
Flat B 132 Unthank Road, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£210,000	2023-07-31	£213,124

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NR2 2RS

Employment

NR2 2RS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 2RS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	48
Student (economically inactive)	39
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	21
Part-Time Employee	20
Retired	19
Self-Employed	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	5
Other	3
Looking after home or family	1

Employment Industry

Education	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Human health and social work activities	11
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Other	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Information and communication	5
Real estate activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB	4out of 4	2,660 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Avenue Junior School Avenue Road , NR2 3HP	3out of 4	337 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Recreation Road Infant School Recreation Road , NR2 3PA	4out of 4	677 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Jessopp Road , NR2 3QB	3out of 4	758 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Colman Infant School Colman Road , NR4 7AW	4out of 4	828 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bignold Primary School and Nursery Wessex Street , NR2 2SY	3out of 4	868 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,408 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Hewett Academy, Norwich Cecil Road , NR1 2PL	3out of 4	1,574 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB	4out of 4	1,583 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD	3out of 4	1,700 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP	2out of 4	2,078 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	1,076 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	1,220 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA	4out of 4	607 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Norwich High School for Girls GDST 95 Newmarket Road , Norwich NR2 2HU	- not rated	660 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF	- not rated	773 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Town Close House Preparatory School 14 Ipswich Road , Norwich NR2 2LR	- not rated	918 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Clare School South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU	4out of 4	933 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Greek Actually	137 Unthank Road, Norwich	38 yd
Grounded	119 Unthank Road, Norwich	83 yd
Caffe Nero	95 Unthank Road, Norwich	101 yd
The Unthank Arms	111 Unthank Road, Norwich	101 yd
Unthank Kitchen	117 Unthank Road, Norwich	101 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hop Rocket	152A Unthank Road, Norwich	62 yd
Pear Tree Inn	79 Unthank Road, Norwich	101 yd
Charred @ The Warwick Arms	2 Warwick Street, Norwich	147 yd
Warwick Arms	2 Warwick Street, Norwich	147 yd
Eaton Cottage	75 Mount Pleasant, Norwich	246 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cantonese Kitchen	97 Unthank Road, Norwich	101 yd
Unthank Fish And Chips	131 Unthank Road, Norwich	101 yd
Istanbul Sunset Grill	105 Unthank Road, Norwich	101 yd
Hong Kong Fusion Takeaway	Hong Kong, 166A Unthank Road	111 yd
Lee's Fish \& Chips	Lee's Fish Bar, 28 Chester Street	227 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-op Foodstore	154 Unthank Road, Norwich	111 yd
Tesco Express	84 Unthank Road, Norwich	298 yd
Co-op Foodstore	The Co-Operative Food, Earlham House Shops	904 yd
Sainsbury's Supermarket	1 Brazen Gate, Norwich	939 yd
Lucky Fortune Asian Market	10 Queens Road, Norwich	1,067 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Norwich High School For Girls NEWMARKET ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	617 yd
Heigham Park RECREATION ROAD	tennis courts	677 yd
Town Close School IPSWICH ROAD	swimming pool	793 yd
Recreation Road Sports Centre RECREATION ROAD	grass pitches	871 yd
Town Close School (Fairfield Playing Field) Fairfield Road	grass pitches	883 yd
St Francis Of Assisi Catholic Primary School JESSOPP ROAD	grass pitches	909 yd
City College Norwich IPSWICH ROAD	health and fitness suite	949 yd
Town Close School Playing Field Newmarket Road	athletics tracks, grass pitches	985 yd
East Anglia Tennis And Squash Club Lime Tree Road	squash courts, tennis courts	1,009 yd
Ymca (Norwich) (Closed) 48 48 St. Giles Street		1,080 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	70.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	92.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of NR2 2RS