Mornington Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR2 3ND 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 Mornington Road, Norwich, NR2 3ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR2 3NA, NR2 3NY, NR2 3NZ, NR4 7AG, NR2 3NB, NR2 3NW, NR4 7AQ, NR2 3NN, NR2 2BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR2 3ND has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 56.5% | 49.4% | -7.1% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 43.5% | 50.6% | 7.1% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 3ND, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.5% 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 | 63.1% | 62.5% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 24.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.4% | 26.2% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -18.0% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8% | 6.2% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 57.1% | 50% | -7.1% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 37.9% | 8.6% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 8.9% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 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 3ND this area, 6.5% 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 46.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.7% | 6.5% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 31.4% | 32.9% | 1.5% | 16.9% | 16.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.3% | 46.6% | 2.3% | 33.8% | 12.8% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.1% | 93.6% | 3.5% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 84.3% 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 | 81.8% | 84.3% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 9.9% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 1.9% | -4.6% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.5% | 83.5% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 6.5% | 7% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 1.6% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 66.8% | 37.2% | 29.6% |
| Christian | 24.3% | 46.2% | -21.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mornington Road was 17.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.9% lower than the Nelson average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Mornington Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Nelson and the 41st lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Mornington Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-10-11 | £424,278 |
| 74 Mornington Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-07-26 | £344,979 |
| 56 Mornington Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2024-04-26 | £264,587 |
| 50 Mornington Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2023-11-16 | £278,741 |
| 84 Mornington Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-08-31 | £410,852 |
NR2 3ND 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 3ND 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 | 98 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 55 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,395 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colman Infant School Colman Road , NR4 7AW | 4out of 4 | 97 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colman Junior School South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU | 3out of 4 | 234 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Jessopp Road , NR2 3QB | 3out of 4 | 393 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Junior School Avenue Road , NR2 3HP | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Recreation Road Infant School Recreation Road , NR2 3PA | 4out of 4 | 954 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,260 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hewett Academy, Norwich Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,903 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 2,292 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 2,475 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,558 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 | 2,007 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Clare School South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU | 4out of 4 | 147 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich High School for Girls GDST 95 Newmarket Road , Norwich NR2 2HU | - not rated | 821 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Eaton Hall Specialist Academy Pettus Road , NR4 7BU | 4out of 4 | 871 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 894 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 1,350 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Park Cafe | Eaton Park, South Park Avenue | 358 yd | |
| WAAGHOBA | 96C Colman Road, Norwich | 452 yd | |
| Greek Actually | 137 Unthank Road, Norwich | 777 yd | |
| Kofra | 16 Onley Street, Norwich | 801 yd | |
| Grounded | 119 Unthank Road, Norwich | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beehive Public House | The Beehive Public House, 30 Leopold Road | 333 yd | |
| Eats Empire @ The Beehive | The Beehive Public House, 30 Leopold Road | 333 yd | |
| The Farmhouse | 50 Colman Road, Norwich | 416 yd | |
| Eaton Cottage | 75 Mount Pleasant, Norwich | 642 yd | |
| Hop Rocket | 152A Unthank Road, Norwich | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | 96 Colman Road, Norwich | 416 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 88 Colman Road, Norwich | 416 yd | |
| East Chinese Takeaway | 86 Colman Road, Norwich | 416 yd | |
| Hong Kong Fusion Takeaway | Hong Kong, 166A Unthank Road | 685 yd | |
| Alias Kebab And Pizza House | 133 Colman Road, Norwich | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Foodstore | 154 Unthank Road, Norwich | 685 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 129 Colman Road, Norwich | 746 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | The Co-Operative Food, Earlham House Shops | 1,036 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 84 Unthank Road, Norwich | 1,058 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Francis Of Assisi Catholic Primary School JESSOPP ROAD | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Heigham Park RECREATION ROAD | tennis courts | 644 yd |
| Norwich High School For Girls NEWMARKET ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 680 yd |
| Town Close School Playing Field Newmarket Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Recreation Road Sports Centre RECREATION ROAD | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Eaton Park SOUTH PARK AVENUE | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 924 yd |
| East Anglia Tennis And Squash Club Lime Tree Road | squash courts, tennis courts | 1,054 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.