Elizabeth Fry Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR2 3QL 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 Elizabeth Fry Road, Norwich, NR2 3QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR4 7HQ, NR2 3QY, NR4 7HJ, NR4 7HH, NR2 3QZ, NR4 7JW, NR4 7HG, NR4 7HD, NR4 7JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR2 3QL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.9% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50% | 48.1% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 3QL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.4% 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 | 56.2% | 63.4% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 25.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.3% | 23.6% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -20.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 8.2% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.8% | 45.6% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 36.6% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 14.2% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.9% | 19.5% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 7.5% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 13.4% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 27.3% | 25.7% | -1.6% | 16.9% | 8.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 26% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87.7% | 83.5% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 2.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 90.4% | 84.4% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 5.5% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 7.1% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 84.2% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 5.5% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 5.2% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.9% | 37.2% | 23.7% |
| Christian | 23.2% | 46.2% | -23.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elizabeth Fry Road was 32.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.1% lower than the University average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elizabeth Fry Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in University and the 86th lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Elizabeth Fry Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-08-23 | £266,926 |
| 11 Elizabeth Fry Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2020-11-16 | £191,408 |
| 21 Elizabeth Fry Road, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2019-01-28 | £104,402 |
| 21B Elizabeth Fry Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2017-12-01 | £248,651 |
| 2 Elizabeth Fry Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2013-03-18 | £234,910 |
NR2 3QL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 3QL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Education | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | 1,364 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 | 700 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluebell Primary School Lovelace Road , NR4 7DS | - not rated | 758 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Recreation Road Infant School Recreation Road , NR2 3PA | 4out of 4 | 825 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henderson Green Primary School Earlham Grove , NR5 8DX | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colman Junior School South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU | 3out of 4 | 1,032 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 | 805 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 2,309 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 2,591 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hewett Academy, Norwich Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | 3out of 4 | 2,840 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 2,882 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,319 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 | 2,396 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 | 851 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clare School South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU | 4out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Hall Specialist Academy Pettus Road , NR4 7BU | 4out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| University of East Anglia The Registry , University Plain NR4 7TJ | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NANSA | Norfolk And Norwich Scope Association, 200 Bowthorpe Road | 617 yd | |
| Moonlight Palace | 9 Earlham House Shops, Earlham Road | 634 yd | |
| Dyrahh Coffee | 16A Earlham House Shops, Earlham Road | 634 yd | |
| JI The Chicken Shop | 11 Earlham House Shops, Earlham Road | 634 yd | |
| WAAGHOBA | 96C Colman Road, Norwich | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Farmhouse | 50 Colman Road, Norwich | 772 yd | |
| Fiveways Public House | Fiveways, Gipsy Lane | 806 yd | |
| The Garden House | 1 Pembroke Road, Norwich | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alias Kebab And Pizza House | 133 Colman Road, Norwich | 384 yd | |
| China Garden | 142 Colman Road, Norwich | 393 yd | |
| Fish Inn Colman Road | 144 Colman Road, Norwich | 396 yd | |
| The Little Fish Bar | 306 Bowthorpe Road, Norwich | 602 yd | |
| Rice N Spice | 16C Earlham House Shops, Earlham Road | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Foodstore | 129 Colman Road, Norwich | 378 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | The Co-Operative Food, Earlham House Shops | 634 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | East Of England Co-Operative Society, Earlham Green Lane | 975 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 85 - 87 Lovelace Road, Norwich | 981 yd | |
| Tesco Express Garage | Tesco Express, Filling Station And Premises | 984 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Recreation Road Sports Centre RECREATION ROAD | grass pitches | 557 yd |
| St Francis Of Assisi Catholic Primary School JESSOPP ROAD | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Heigham Park RECREATION ROAD | tennis courts | 667 yd |
| Eaton Park SOUTH PARK AVENUE | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,084 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 178.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.