Dereham Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR2 3AW 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 3AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR2 3TF, NR2 3TG, NR2 3AN, NR2 3BZ, NR2 3BY, NR2 4EZ, NR2 4ET, NR2 3TQ, NR2 4HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR2 3AW 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 | 51.5% | 51.9% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.1% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 3AW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.6% 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 | 63% | 62.6% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 24.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.9% | 19.7% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -24.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 9.8% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 50% | 43.8% | -6.2% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 42.4% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 8.8% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 9.4% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 3AW this area, 5.5% 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 55.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.8% | 5.5% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 7.9% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.8% | 24.4% | 2.6% | 16.9% | 7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.1% | 55.5% | 0.4% | 33.8% | 21.7% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 94.5% | 92.2% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 85.8% 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 | 89.4% | 85.8% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 9.5% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 85.8% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 1.4% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 66.1% | 37.2% | 28.9% |
| Christian | 22.7% | 46.2% | -23.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dereham Road was 22.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.5% lower than the Nelson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dereham Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Nelson and the 64th lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 228 Dereham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-05-30 | £419,575 |
| 226 Dereham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-12-16 | £288,911 |
| 222 Dereham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-03-09 | £304,194 |
| 228 Dereham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2013-09-04 | £423,700 |
| 220 Dereham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2013-04-08 | £284,431 |
NR2 3AW 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 3AW 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 | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 1,780 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wensum Junior School Turner Road , NR2 4HB | 3out of 4 | 389 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Infant School Northumberland Street , NR2 4EH | 2out of 4 | 415 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Recreation Road Infant School Recreation Road , NR2 3PA | 4out of 4 | 785 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Junior School Avenue Road , NR2 3HP | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henderson Green Primary School Earlham Grove , NR5 8DX | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,739 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 2,459 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | 2out of 4 | 2,536 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 2,769 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 | 1,700 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 | 2,372 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 | 560 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 716 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 857 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clare School South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU | 4out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 2,034 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connaught Kitchen | 80 Connaught Road, Norwich | 366 yd | |
| Bond Street Cafe | 47 Bond Street, Norwich | 382 yd | |
| The Cat House | 136 Dereham Road, Norwich | 407 yd | |
| Wensum Junior School Breakfast And After School Club | Wensum Junior School, Turner Road | 417 yd | |
| Toho | 128 Dereham Road, Norwich | 422 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Belle Vue | 46 St Philips Road, Norwich | 284 yd | |
| The Fat Cat | 49 West End Street, Norwich | 296 yd | |
| Alexandra Tavern | 16 Stafford Street, Norwich | 366 yd | |
| The Nelson | 122 Nelson Street, Norwich | 467 yd | |
| West End Retreat | Browne Street, Norwich | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chip Shop | 26 Stafford Street, Norwich | 366 yd | |
| Take Thai | 130 Dereham Road, Norwich | 422 yd | |
| Kam Moon Chinese & Thai Takeaway | 170 Nelson Street, Norwich | 622 yd | |
| Furama | 101 Dereham Road, Norwich | 655 yd | |
| Lucky Tandoori | 105 Dereham Road, Norwich | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Supermarket | 97 Dereham Road, Norwich | 644 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | The Co-Operative Food, Earlham House Shops | 686 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 58 - 62 Dereham Road, Norwich | 727 yd | |
| Norwich Shopper | 3 - 5 Distillery Square, Norwich | 791 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Prep School DEREHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 421 yd |
| Recreation Road Sports Centre RECREATION ROAD | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Immortals Gym (Closed) Heigham Street | health and fitness suite | 956 yd |
| Heigham Park RECREATION ROAD | tennis courts | 1,071 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.