Jessopp Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR2 3QB is located in the University electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Jessopp Road, Norwich, NR2 3QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR2 3JE, NR2 3QE, NR2 3QG, NR2 3PG, NR2 3QH, NR2 3NG, NR2 3QA, NR2 3QQ, NR2 3SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR2 3QB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.4% | 51.5% | -4.9% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 43.6% | 48.5% | 4.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.2% | 31% | 6.8% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.3% | 46.2% | -11.1% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 8.1% | 3.4% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 12.8% | 10% | -2.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.6% | 49.8% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 34.9% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 11.1% | -6.0% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 53.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19% | 14.9% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 4.8% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 11.5% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 9.1% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.7% | 53.4% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 19.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.2% | 96.9% | 2.7% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 92.2% | 89.2% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 89.2% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 8.8% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.2% | 37.2% | 17.0% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Jessopp Road was 12.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.5% lower than the University average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Jessopp Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in University and the 24th lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28G Jessopp Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2024-01-05 | £530,991 |
| 28G Jessopp Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2018-12-10 | £461,125 |
| 28F Jessopp Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2017-10-27 | £389,340 |
| 28C Jessopp Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2016-08-31 | £353,941 |
| 28E Jessopp Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £171,500 | 2004-09-23 | £328,708 |
NR2 3QB 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 retired residents living in NR2 3QB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| 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 | 1,995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Jessopp Road , NR2 3QB | 3out of 4 | 90 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colman Junior School South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colman Infant School Colman Road , NR4 7AW | 4out of 4 | 521 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Recreation Road Infant School Recreation Road , NR2 3PA | 4out of 4 | 673 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Junior School Avenue Road , NR2 3HP | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,253 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hewett Academy, Norwich Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | 3out of 4 | 2,232 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 2,394 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 2,429 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,822 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 | 2,003 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 | 487 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 638 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Hall Specialist Academy Pettus Road , NR4 7BU | 4out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich High School for Girls GDST 95 Newmarket Road , Norwich NR2 2HU | - not rated | 1,147 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAAGHOBA | 96C Colman Road, Norwich | 353 yd | |
| Eaton Park Cafe | Eaton Park, South Park Avenue | 432 yd | |
| Moonlight Palace | 9 Earlham House Shops, Earlham Road | 676 yd | |
| Dyrahh Coffee | 16A Earlham House Shops, Earlham Road | 676 yd | |
| JI The Chicken Shop | 11 Earlham House Shops, Earlham Road | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Farmhouse | 50 Colman Road, Norwich | 349 yd | |
| Beehive Public House | The Beehive Public House, 30 Leopold Road | 750 yd | |
| Eats Empire @ The Beehive | The Beehive Public House, 30 Leopold Road | 750 yd | |
| Charred @ The Warwick Arms | 2 Warwick Street, Norwich | 762 yd | |
| Warwick Arms | 2 Warwick Street, Norwich | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | 96 Colman Road, Norwich | 349 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 88 Colman Road, Norwich | 349 yd | |
| East Chinese Takeaway | 86 Colman Road, Norwich | 349 yd | |
| Alias Kebab And Pizza House | 133 Colman Road, Norwich | 399 yd | |
| Fish Inn Colman Road | 144 Colman Road, Norwich | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Foodstore | 129 Colman Road, Norwich | 401 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | The Co-Operative Food, Earlham House Shops | 676 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 154 Unthank Road, Norwich | 782 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 84 Unthank Road, Norwich | 1,033 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 85 - 87 Lovelace Road, Norwich | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Francis Of Assisi Catholic Primary School JESSOPP ROAD | grass pitches | 79 yd |
| Heigham Park RECREATION ROAD | tennis courts | 330 yd |
| Recreation Road Sports Centre RECREATION ROAD | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Eaton Park SOUTH PARK AVENUE | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 921 yd |
| Norwich High School For Girls NEWMARKET ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,015 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.