Dereham Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR2 3AB 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 Dereham Road, Norwich, NR2 3AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR2 3AH, NR2 3TB, NR2 3AF, NR2 4JL, NR2 3EA, NR2 3BJ, NR2 3BL, NR2 3AZ, NR2 4DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR2 3AB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% of residents 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 | 48.9% | 55.3% | 6.4% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 51.1% | 44.7% | -6.4% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
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 3AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.6% 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 | 53.6% | 56.6% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 18.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 27.1% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -17.1% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 9.5% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 5% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 56.1% | 53.1% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 35.7% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 6.6% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 3AB this area, 9.1% 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 62.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 9.1% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 5% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 9.1% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 14.5% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.4% | 62.3% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 28.5% |
| Other | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 95.5% | 91.8% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 92.4% | 84% | -8.4% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 7.8% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 83.4% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 6.9% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 5% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.4% | 37.2% | 26.2% |
| Christian | 26.5% | 46.2% | -19.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dereham Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Nelson average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148 Dereham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-03-19 | £338,951 |
| 152 Dereham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-09-02 | £285,586 |
| 150 Dereham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2004-07-19 | £337,495 |
| 146 Dereham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £113,500 | 2002-08-23 | £304,774 |
| 146 Dereham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £49,995 | 1998-07-31 | £281,843 |
NR2 3AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 3AB 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 2,110 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Infant School Northumberland Street , NR2 4EH | 2out of 4 | 384 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wensum Junior School Turner Road , NR2 4HB | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Recreation Road Infant School Recreation Road , NR2 3PA | 4out of 4 | 764 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Junior School Avenue Road , NR2 3HP | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Jessopp Road , NR2 3QB | 3out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 2,088 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 2,152 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | 2out of 4 | 2,340 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 2,654 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School The Old Fire Station , 30 Bethel Street NR2 1NR | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education Ipswich Road , NR2 2LJ | - not rated | 2,143 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 234 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 489 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 822 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 1,701 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clare School South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU | 4out of 4 | 1,840 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cat House | 136 Dereham Road, Norwich | 74 yd | |
| Toho | 128 Dereham Road, Norwich | 89 yd | |
| Harry's Soul Station | 35 - 37 Adelaide Street, Norwich | 289 yd | |
| Connaught Kitchen | 80 Connaught Road, Norwich | 314 yd | |
| Vietnam Pho | 67 Dereham Road, Norwich | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Belle Vue | 46 St Philips Road, Norwich | 111 yd | |
| The Fat Cat | 49 West End Street, Norwich | 164 yd | |
| Alexandra Tavern | 16 Stafford Street, Norwich | 167 yd | |
| West End Retreat | Browne Street, Norwich | 234 yd | |
| The Earlham | 41 Earlham Road, Norwich | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Take Thai | 130 Dereham Road, Norwich | 89 yd | |
| The Chip Shop | 26 Stafford Street, Norwich | 167 yd | |
| Furama | 101 Dereham Road, Norwich | 324 yd | |
| Lucky Tandoori | 105 Dereham Road, Norwich | 327 yd | |
| Caesars | 81 Dereham Road, Norwich | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Supermarket | 97 Dereham Road, Norwich | 312 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 58 - 62 Dereham Road, Norwich | 394 yd | |
| Norwich Shopper | 3 - 5 Distillery Square, Norwich | 459 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | The Co-Operative Food, Earlham House Shops | 769 yd | |
| Farm Foods | 67 - 69 Westwick Street, Norwich | 892 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Prep School DEREHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 117 yd |
| Immortals Gym (Closed) Heigham Street | health and fitness suite | 715 yd |
| Recreation Road Sports Centre RECREATION ROAD | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Phoenix Gym ST. MARYS CHURCH ST. MARYS CHURCH ST. MARYS PLAIN | health and fitness suite | 1,056 yd |
| Ymca (Norwich) (Closed) 48 48 St. Giles Street | 1,082 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.