Alexandra Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR2 3EB 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 Alexandra Road, Norwich, NR2 3EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR2 3BH, NR2 3BW, NR2 3BN, NR2 3ED, NR2 3BB, NR2 3BA, NR2 3AY, NR2 3RE, NR2 3BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR2 3EB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 45.8% | 54.4% | 8.6% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 54.2% | 45.6% | -8.6% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 3EB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.7% 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 | 74.9% | 57.7% | -17.2% | 37.9% | 19.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.4% | 27.8% | 10.4% | 44.2% | -16.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 8.4% | 3.5% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 | 55.6% | 41.3% | -14.3% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 42.9% | 10.6% | 33.6% | 9.3% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 13.1% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 3EB this area, 6.2% 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 59.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.1% | 6.2% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 3.5% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 11.5% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.5% | 13.3% | -8.2% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 53% | 59.7% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 25.9% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% 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% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 92.4% | 91.1% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 9.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 80.9% 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 | 87.5% | 80.9% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 9.5% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 80.9% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 8% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 66.7% | 37.2% | 29.5% |
| Christian | 21.5% | 46.2% | -24.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexandra Road was 38.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.3% lower than the Nelson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alexandra Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Nelson and the 109th lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Alexandra Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2024-12-12 | £244,457 |
| 56 Alexandra Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2023-10-06 | £224,736 |
| 30 Alexandra Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2023-03-22 | £233,369 |
| 34 Alexandra Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £255,500 | 2022-12-09 | £246,056 |
| 56 Alexandra Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-10-06 | £237,845 |
The percentage of student residents living in NR2 3EB 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 | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Education | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 2,141 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recreation Road Infant School Recreation Road , NR2 3PA | 4out of 4 | 529 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Infant School Northumberland Street , NR2 4EH | 2out of 4 | 640 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Junior School Avenue Road , NR2 3HP | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wensum Junior School Turner Road , NR2 4HB | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Jessopp Road , NR2 3QB | 3out of 4 | 1,156 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 | 1,421 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 1,988 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 2,015 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 2,398 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hewett Academy, Norwich Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | 3out of 4 | 2,466 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,282 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 | 1,923 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 259 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 371 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 579 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clare School South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU | 4out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich High School for Girls GDST 95 Newmarket Road , Norwich NR2 2HU | - not rated | 1,653 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | 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 | 167 yd | |
| Mitre | The Mitre, 131 Earlham Road | 177 yd | |
| The Cat House | 136 Dereham Road, Norwich | 253 yd | |
| Toho | 128 Dereham Road, Norwich | 258 yd | |
| Workshop Cafe | Workshop Cafe Bar, 53 Earlham Road | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Tavern | 16 Stafford Street, Norwich | 102 yd | |
| The Belle Vue | 46 St Philips Road, Norwich | 197 yd | |
| The Black Horse | 50 Earlham Road, Norwich | 240 yd | |
| The Earlham | 41 Earlham Road, Norwich | 282 yd | |
| The Fat Cat | 49 West End Street, Norwich | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chip Shop | 26 Stafford Street, Norwich | 102 yd | |
| Take Thai | 130 Dereham Road, Norwich | 258 yd | |
| Furama | 101 Dereham Road, Norwich | 402 yd | |
| Lucky Tandoori | 105 Dereham Road, Norwich | 404 yd | |
| Caesars | 81 Dereham Road, Norwich | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Supermarket | 97 Dereham Road, Norwich | 394 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 58 - 62 Dereham Road, Norwich | 423 yd | |
| Norwich Shopper | 3 - 5 Distillery Square, Norwich | 461 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | The Co-Operative Food, Earlham House Shops | 587 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 84 Unthank Road, Norwich | 789 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Prep School DEREHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 340 yd |
| Recreation Road Sports Centre RECREATION ROAD | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Heigham Park RECREATION ROAD | tennis courts | 872 yd |
| Immortals Gym (Closed) Heigham Street | health and fitness suite | 905 yd |
| Ymca (Norwich) (Closed) 48 48 St. Giles Street | 992 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% |
| Median download speed | 78.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.