Earlham Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR2 3PF 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 Earlham Road, Norwich, NR2 3PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR2 3PD, NR2 3PE, NR2 3PA, NR2 3RG, NR2 3RN, NR2 3RW, NR2 3JA, NR2 3HF, NR2 3JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR2 3PF has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 47.6% | 50% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 52.4% | 50% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 3PF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.3% 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 | 51.5% | 63.3% | 11.8% | 37.9% | 25.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.2% | 20.3% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -23.9% |
| Separated | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 8.6% | -7.6% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 14.1% | 4.7% | -9.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 26.2% | 39.1% | 12.9% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 42.7% | 28.9% | -13.8% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 25.2% | 23.4% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 10.7% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 7% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 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.
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 52%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.2% | 15% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 8.7% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.1% | 5.5% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 12.6% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.4% | 52% | 13.6% | 33.8% | 18.2% |
| Other | 15.2% | 4.7% | -10.5% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 10% | 8.1% | 0.7% | 9.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 84.5% | 65.4% | -19.1% | 81.4% | -16.0% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 62.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 62.5% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| European Union | 12.6% | 13.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 6.3% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 14.1% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 8.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.9% | 62.5% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| 10+ Years | 9.7% | 12.5% | 2.8% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.7% | 3.1% | -7.6% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 10.9% | 7.0% | 2.2% | 8.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 10.9% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.7% | 76.7% | -21.0% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Middle East | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 6.9% | 0.3% | 6.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Earlham Road was 705.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1399.3% higher than the Nelson average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Earlham Road has the highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Nelson and the 10th highest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 232.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Earlham House Earlham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2025-02-13 | £129,218 |
| 49 Earlham House Earlham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2024-11-11 | £126,836 |
| 61 Earlham House Earlham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-10-25 | £119,499 |
| 80 Earlham House Earlham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2024-09-13 | £123,927 |
| 52 Earlham House Earlham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2024-07-04 | £76,159 |
NR2 3PF 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 3PF 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 | 42 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 1,779 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 | 253 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Junior School Avenue Road , NR2 3HP | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Jessopp Road , NR2 3QB | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wensum Junior School Turner Road , NR2 4HB | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Infant School Northumberland Street , NR2 4EH | 2out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 2,151 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 2,339 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hewett Academy, Norwich Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | 3out of 4 | 2,477 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 | 1,729 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 | 1,979 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 308 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 680 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 987 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clare School South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU | 4out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich High School for Girls GDST 95 Newmarket Road , Norwich NR2 2HU | - not rated | 1,480 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moonlight Palace | 9 Earlham House Shops, Earlham Road | 37 yd | |
| Dyrahh Coffee | 16A Earlham House Shops, Earlham Road | 37 yd | |
| JI The Chicken Shop | 11 Earlham House Shops, Earlham Road | 37 yd | |
| Peapod Pre School | Peapod Pre-School, 95 Milford Road | 392 yd | |
| Mitre | The Mitre, 131 Earlham Road | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Garden House | 1 Pembroke Road, Norwich | 522 yd | |
| Alexandra Tavern | 16 Stafford Street, Norwich | 657 yd | |
| The Belle Vue | 46 St Philips Road, Norwich | 696 yd | |
| The Black Horse | 50 Earlham Road, Norwich | 754 yd | |
| Charred @ The Warwick Arms | 2 Warwick Street, Norwich | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice N Spice | 16C Earlham House Shops, Earlham Road | 37 yd | |
| Mr Pizza | 47 Portersfield Road, Norwich | 625 yd | |
| The Chip Shop | 26 Stafford Street, Norwich | 657 yd | |
| Alias Kebab And Pizza House | 133 Colman Road, Norwich | 764 yd | |
| Fish Inn Colman Road | 144 Colman Road, Norwich | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Foodstore | The Co-Operative Food, Earlham House Shops | 37 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 129 Colman Road, Norwich | 760 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 84 Unthank Road, Norwich | 894 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 154 Unthank Road, Norwich | 920 yd | |
| International Supermarket | 97 Dereham Road, Norwich | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Recreation Road Sports Centre RECREATION ROAD | grass pitches | 98 yd |
| Heigham Park RECREATION ROAD | tennis courts | 370 yd |
| St Francis Of Assisi Catholic Primary School JESSOPP ROAD | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Notre Dame Prep School DEREHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 918 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 35.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 49.54 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 49.54 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.