Bacon Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR2 3QX 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 Bacon Road, Norwich, NR2 3QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR2 3QT, NR2 3QJ, NR2 3QS, NR4 7HG, NR2 3PY, NR4 7HA, NR4 7HJ, NR4 7HD, NR2 3QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR2 3QX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 55.6% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 48.7% | 44.4% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 3QX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.1% 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 | 53.3% | 57.1% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 19.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29% | 24.1% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -20.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 12% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 47.2% | 41.8% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 36.8% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 13.7% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 6.1% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.4% | 21.7% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 11.6% | -7.8% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 15.8% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 14.4% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 27.8% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.3% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 5.5% | 5.0% | 0.7% | 4.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 94.5% | 82.6% | -11.9% | 81.4% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 80.9% 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 | 91.8% | 80.9% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 7.6% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 7.6% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 81.1% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 9.7% | 9.2% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.3% | 76.7% | -14.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 23% | 13.5% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.5% | 37.2% | 26.3% |
| Christian | 24.7% | 46.2% | -21.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bacon Road was 190.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 194.7% higher than the University average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Bacon Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 21 local areas in University and the 88th highest crime rate of 441 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Bacon Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-09-28 | £199,887 |
| 41 Bacon Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2015-05-29 | £287,688 |
| 41 Bacon Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,995 | 2006-05-22 | £310,600 |
| 41 Bacon Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2006-01-06 | £217,378 |
| 3 Bacon Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2004-11-01 | £196,071 |
The percentage of student residents living in NR2 3QX 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 | 128 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 60 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 57 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Other | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Junior School Jessopp Road , NR2 3QB | - not rated | 362 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Jessopp Road , NR2 3QB | - not rated | 374 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Jessopp Road , NR2 3QB | 3out of 4 | 374 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heigham Park First School Recreation Road , NR2 3PA | - not rated | 622 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Recreation Road Infant School Recreation Road , NR2 3PA | - not rated | 702 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackdale Middle School, Norwich Bluebell Road , NR4 7LN | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkman Middle School, Norwich Clarkson Road , NR5 8ED | - not rated | 1,824 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Middle School Wessex Street , NR2 2SP | - not rated | 1,867 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fairway Middle School Purtingay Close , NR4 6HU | - not rated | 2,277 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill View Middle School, Norwich Gentry Place , NR5 8XZ | - not rated | 2,408 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 | 1,000 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlham High School Earlham Road , NR4 7NU | - not rated | 1,180 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | - not rated | 1,974 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 4out of 4 | 2,492 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 | 2,099 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 | 2,156 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 698 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clare School South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU | 4out of 4 | 748 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Earlham Road , NR2 3RF | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Eaton Hall School, Norwich Pettus Road , NR4 7BU | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Eaton Hall Specialist Academy Pettus Road , NR4 7BU | 3out of 4 | 1,192 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAAGHOBA | 96C Colman Road, Norwich | 503 yd | |
| Eaton Park Cafe | Eaton Park, South Park Avenue | 661 yd | |
| Moonlight Palace | 9 Earlham House Shops, Earlham Road | 678 yd | |
| Dyrahh Coffee | 16A Earlham House Shops, Earlham Road | 678 yd | |
| JI The Chicken Shop | 11 Earlham House Shops, Earlham Road | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Farmhouse | 50 Colman Road, Norwich | 533 yd | |
| Fiveways Public House | Fiveways, Gipsy Lane | 926 yd | |
| The Garden House | 1 Pembroke Road, Norwich | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alias Kebab And Pizza House | 133 Colman Road, Norwich | 156 yd | |
| China Garden | 142 Colman Road, Norwich | 187 yd | |
| Fish Inn Colman Road | 144 Colman Road, Norwich | 188 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 96 Colman Road, Norwich | 533 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 88 Colman Road, Norwich | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Foodstore | 129 Colman Road, Norwich | 149 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | The Co-Operative Food, Earlham House Shops | 678 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 85 - 87 Lovelace Road, Norwich | 864 yd | |
| Tesco Express Garage | Tesco Express, Filling Station And Premises | 1,075 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | East Of England Co-Operative Society, Earlham Green Lane | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Francis Of Assisi Catholic Primary School JESSOPP ROAD | grass pitches | 353 yd |
| Heigham Park RECREATION ROAD | tennis courts | 564 yd |
| Recreation Road Sports Centre RECREATION ROAD | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| Eaton Park SOUTH PARK AVENUE | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 891 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 | 79.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.