Edward Jodrell Plain is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR2 2TD is located in the Town Close electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich South. This postcode has been in use since 2004-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Edward Jodrell Plain, Norwich, NR2 2TD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR2 2TF, NR2 2TB, NR2 2HA, NR2 2TE, NR1 3SN, NR2 2TN, NR2 2HB, NR2 2TP, NR2 2HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR2 2TD 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 | 46.9% | 48.1% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 53.1% | 51.9% | -1.2% | 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 2TD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.6% 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 | 56.3% | 55.6% | -0.7% | 37.9% | 17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.1% | 25.6% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -18.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 10.4% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 59.8% | 53% | -6.8% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 32.8% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 4.9% | 12.5% | 7.6% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 2TD 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 63.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.1% | 5% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.5% | 5% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 9.3% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 14% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.6% | 63.1% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 29.3% |
| Other | 8.9% | 1% | -7.9% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 9.3% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 6.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 83.4% | 77% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -4.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 68.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 68.3% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| European Union | 13.5% | 11.4% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.4% | 13.8% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.6% | 67.9% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 10.1% | 13.4% | 3.3% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 5.2% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 10.2% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 8.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.1% | 3.2% | -6.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 9.9% | 1.2% | 8.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 30% | 46.2% | -16.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 9% | 1.7% | 7.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edward Jodrell Plain was 30.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.5% lower than the Eaton average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Edward Jodrell Plain has the 26th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Eaton and the 81st lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Edward Jodrell Plain, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-01-06 | £217,505 |
| 5 Edward Jodrell Plain, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-04-25 | £379,447 |
| 9 Edward Jodrell Plain, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2023-06-28 | £450,903 |
| 5 Edward Jodrell Plain, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-03-18 | £390,241 |
| 2 Edward Jodrell Plain, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2020-03-24 | £134,456 |
The percentage of student residents living in NR2 2TD 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 | 136 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 3,228 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 | 337 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Free School Norwich Kings House , 15-17 Surrey Street NR1 3NX | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Junior School Avenue Road , NR2 3HP | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Recreation Road Infant School Recreation Road , NR2 3PA | 4out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colman Infant School Colman Road , NR4 7AW | 4out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 979 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hewett Academy, Norwich Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 2,689 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 | 620 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 | 823 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 | 560 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich High School for Girls GDST 95 Newmarket Road , Norwich NR2 2HU | - not rated | 760 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harford Manor School, Norwich 43 Ipswich Road , NR2 2LN | 4out of 4 | 1,216 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littlehaven Cafe | 45 St Stephens Square, Norwich | 302 yd | |
| Juniper Coffee Shop | 13 St Stephens Road, Norwich | 317 yd | |
| Quasar Elite | 17 - 19 St Stephens Road, Norwich | 317 yd | |
| Coach And Horses | 1 Union Street, Norwich | 323 yd | |
| The Bread And Roses Community Cafe | 26 Suffolk Square, Norwich | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Tavern | 88 Rupert Street, Norwich | 272 yd | |
| The York NR2 | 1 Leicester Street, Norwich | 305 yd | |
| Coachmakers Arms | 9 St Stephens Road, Norwich | 317 yd | |
| The Grill House Restaurant - Inn | Trowel And Hammer, 25 St Stephens Road | 317 yd | |
| Eagle Tavern | 33 Newmarket Road, Norwich | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Express | 89 Cambridge Street, Norwich | 200 yd | |
| Good Food Takeaway | 15 St Stephens Road, Norwich | 317 yd | |
| New Sole Plaice | 27 Suffolk Square, Norwich | 347 yd | |
| Lee's Fish \& Chips | Lee's Fish Bar, 28 Chester Street | 397 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 73 Grove Road, Norwich | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | 1 Brazen Gate, Norwich | 332 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 79 Grove Road, Norwich | 489 yd | |
| Lucky Fortune Asian Market | 10 Queens Road, Norwich | 503 yd | |
| Iceland | 67 - 73 St Stephens Street, Norwich | 528 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 84 Unthank Road, Norwich | 566 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Town Close School IPSWICH ROAD | swimming pool | 513 yd |
| City College Norwich IPSWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 544 yd |
| Town Close School (Fairfield Playing Field) Fairfield Road | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| Norwich Church Of Englands Young Mens Society Squash Club 15-17 15-17 HAYMARKET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 784 yd |
| Thai Wellbeing (Closed) 19-25 19-25 Red Lion Street | health and fitness suite | 826 yd |
| Norwich High School For Girls NEWMARKET ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 834 yd |
| Ymca (Norwich) (Closed) 48 48 St. Giles Street | 835 yd | |
| Notre Dame High School SURREY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 861 yd |
| Pure Gym (Norwich Castle Mall) CASTLE MALL | health and fitness suite | 924 yd |
| East Anglia Tennis And Squash Club Lime Tree Road | squash courts, tennis courts | 997 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 | 78.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 78.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 78.6% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 181.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.