Grange Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR2 3NH 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 Grange Road, Norwich, NR2 3NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR2 3NL, NR2 3NE, NR2 3NF, NR2 3NJ, NR2 3NP, NR2 3JG, NR2 2PH, NR2 2BX, NR2 3NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR2 3NH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.8% | 50.5% | -5.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 44.2% | 49.5% | 5.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 3NH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% 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 | 50.2% | 47.8% | -2.4% | 37.9% | 9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.2% | 38.8% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 7.8% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.7%) 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 | 57.5% | 59.2% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 10.8% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 31.5% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 7.3% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 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 3NH this area, 4.7% 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 58.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.2% | 4.7% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5% | 3% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 9.9% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 26.4% | 20.7% | -5.7% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 46% | 58.6% | 12.6% | 33.8% | 24.8% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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 | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 94.9% | 93.1% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 85.6% 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 | 91.4% | 85.6% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 5.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 85.9% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 2.1% | -4.1% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.3% | 37.2% | 18.1% |
| Christian | 32% | 46.2% | -14.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grange Road was 16.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.2% lower than the Nelson average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Grange Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Nelson and the 38th lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Grange Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-02-07 | £324,363 |
| 4 Grange Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2023-07-14 | £524,047 |
| 11 Grange Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-11-11 | £410,933 |
| 3 Grange Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2022-08-12 | £400,842 |
| 25 Grange Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-01-17 | £540,089 |
NR2 3NH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NR2 3NH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 3NH 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 | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 2,406 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 | 347 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Jessopp Road , NR2 3QB | 3out of 4 | 347 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colman Junior School South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Junior School Avenue Road , NR2 3HP | 3out of 4 | 539 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Recreation Road Infant School Recreation Road , NR2 3PA | 4out of 4 | 731 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 | 1,318 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hewett Academy, Norwich Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,806 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 2,061 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 2,192 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 | 1,400 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 | 1,732 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 | 430 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 662 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich High School for Girls GDST 95 Newmarket Road , Norwich NR2 2HU | - not rated | 725 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Hall Specialist Academy Pettus Road , NR4 7BU | 4out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greek Actually | 137 Unthank Road, Norwich | 500 yd | |
| Grounded | 119 Unthank Road, Norwich | 552 yd | |
| Kofra | 16 Onley Street, Norwich | 552 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 95 Unthank Road, Norwich | 565 yd | |
| The Unthank Arms | 111 Unthank Road, Norwich | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Cottage | 75 Mount Pleasant, Norwich | 415 yd | |
| Hop Rocket | 152A Unthank Road, Norwich | 460 yd | |
| Charred @ The Warwick Arms | 2 Warwick Street, Norwich | 494 yd | |
| Warwick Arms | 2 Warwick Street, Norwich | 494 yd | |
| Beehive Public House | The Beehive Public House, 30 Leopold Road | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Fusion Takeaway | Hong Kong, 166A Unthank Road | 419 yd | |
| Mr Pizza | 47 Portersfield Road, Norwich | 467 yd | |
| Cantonese Kitchen | 97 Unthank Road, Norwich | 565 yd | |
| Unthank Fish And Chips | 131 Unthank Road, Norwich | 565 yd | |
| Istanbul Sunset Grill | 105 Unthank Road, Norwich | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Foodstore | 154 Unthank Road, Norwich | 419 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 84 Unthank Road, Norwich | 776 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 129 Colman Road, Norwich | 823 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | The Co-Operative Food, Earlham House Shops | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heigham Park RECREATION ROAD | tennis courts | 479 yd |
| St Francis Of Assisi Catholic Primary School JESSOPP ROAD | grass pitches | 504 yd |
| Norwich High School For Girls NEWMARKET ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 597 yd |
| Recreation Road Sports Centre RECREATION ROAD | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Town Close School Playing Field Newmarket Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Town Close School (Fairfield Playing Field) Fairfield Road | grass pitches | 1,021 yd |
| East Anglia Tennis And Squash Club Lime Tree Road | squash courts, tennis courts | 1,026 yd |
| Town Close School IPSWICH ROAD | swimming pool | 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| 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 | 85 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.