Overview of NR2 4FS

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Albert Terrace is in Diss and in South Norfolk district. NR2 4FS is located in the Thorpe Hamlet electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich South. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.

StreetScan combines information about Albert Terrace, Diss, NR2 4FS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: NR2 4SF, NR2 4SE, NR2 4SG, NR3 1HA, NR2 1JT, NR3 1RB, NR2 4TA, NR2 4SX, NR2 4SN.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR2 4FS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female43.3%49.5%6.2% 51.0% -1.5%
Male56.7%50.5%-6.2% 49.0% 1.5%

Partnership Status

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 4FS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.2% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single53%73.2%20.2% 37.9% 35.3%
Married: Opposite sex26.2%17.8%-8.4% 44.2% -26.4%
Married: Same sex2%0%-2.0% 0.3% -0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.3%0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Separated3.7%1%-2.7% 2.2% -1.2%
Divorced11.1%5.7%-5.4% 9.1% -3.4%
Widowed4%2%-2.0% 6.1% -4.1%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health51.6%46.2%-5.4% 48.4% -2.2%
Good health33.1%35.1%2.0% 33.6% 1.5%
Fair health14%12.6%-1.4% 12.7% -0.1%
Bad health1%1.8%0.8% 4.0% -2.2%
Very bad health0.3%4.3%4.0% 1.2% 3.1%

Education and Qualifications

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 4FS this area, 5.7% 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 59.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications6.7%5.7%-1.0% 18.2% -12.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 8.1%7%-1.1% 9.6% -2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels13.8%8%-5.8% 13.4% -5.4%
Apprenticeship2%1%-1.0% 5.3% -4.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.1%16%3.9% 16.9% -0.9%
Degree or Similar51%59.7%8.7% 33.8% 25.9%
Other6.4%2.7%-3.7% 2.8% -0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1%0%-1.0% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese1.9%3.4%1.5% 0.7% 2.7%
Indian1.6%5.6%4.0% 3.1% 2.5%
Pakistani0.3%0.3%0.0% 2.7% -2.4%
Other Asian2.2%4%1.8% 1.6% 2.4%
Black African0.6%2.2%1.6% 2.5% -0.3%
Black Caribbean0%0.3%0.3% 1.0% -0.7%
Mixed White and Asian1.3%0.9%-0.4% 0.8% 0.1%
Mixed White and African2.5%0.6%-1.9% 0.4% 0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.6%0.6% 0.9% -0.3%
Mixed Other1.3%3.4%2.1% 0.8% 2.6%
White86%72.8%-13.2% 81.4% -8.6%
Arab0.3%1.2%0.9% 0.6% 0.6%
Other1%4.6%3.6% 1.6% 3.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 60.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom77.7%60.6%-17.1% 83.2% -22.6%
European Union5.4%12.2%6.8% 6.1% 6.1%
Rest of Europe1.6%0.9%-0.7% 0.8% 0.1%
Africa2.2%4.3%2.1% 2.7% 1.6%
Middle East and Asia7.6%13.1%5.5% 5.6% 7.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean4.5%6.1%1.6% 1.3% 4.8%
Oceania1%0.3%-0.7% 0.3% 0.0%
British Overseas0%2.4%2.4% 0.0% 2.4%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK77.1%60.9%-16.2% 83.2% -22.3%
10+ Years6.7%11.4%4.7% 9.8% 1.6%
5-10 Years7%4.6%-2.4% 2.9% 1.7%
2-5 Years5.1%7.1%2.0% 2.2% 4.9%
Less than 2 years4.1%16%11.9% 1.9% 14.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom64.7% 76.7% -12.0%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Germany0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Italy4% 0.6% 3.4%
Portugal0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Spain0.9% 0.4% 0.5%
Lithuania1.5% 0.3% 1.2%
Poland1.2% 1.3% -0.1%
Romania0.9% 0.9% 0.0%
Other EU countries1.5% 1.5% 0.0%
Central and Western Africa1.5% 0.3% 1.2%
South and Eastern Africa0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Middle East1.2% 0.1% 1.1%
Eastern Asia2.8% 0.3% 2.5%
Southern Asia4.3% 1.2% 3.1%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
North America and the Caribbean2.2% 0.3% 1.9%
Central and South America1.5% 0.2% 1.3%
Oceania0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
No passport held8.7% 13.5% -4.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion55.2% 37.2% 18.0%
Christian25% 46.2% -21.2%
Buddhist2.2% 0.5% 1.7%
Hindu4% 1.7% 2.3%
Muslim3.7% 6.5% -2.8%
Sikh0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Other religion1.2% 0.6% 0.6%
Not answered8.3% 6.0% 2.3%

Safety

Is Albert Terrace Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albert Terrace was 1233.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1054.9% higher than the Lakenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Albert Terrace has the 5th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Lakenham and the 6th highest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 574.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.2%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,300
Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in NR2 4FS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Albert Terrace are based on 17 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Norfolk.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Albert Terrace, Diss, NR2 4FS

Estimated Average Property Prices for NR2 4FS

Average Price
£241,289
Semi-Detached
£250,641
Terraced
£231,937
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Albert Terrace

Average Price
£231,076
Semi-Detached
£250,382
Terraced
£229,870
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Albert TerraceStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
5 Albert Terrace, Diss, Norfolk
Semi-Detached, a newly built property
£135,0002011-03-01 £250,382
6 Albert Terrace, Diss, Norfolk
Terraced, a newly built property
£130,0002011-02-25 £231,218
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NR2 4FS

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in NR2 4FS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee122
Student (economically inactive)38
Part-Time Employee35
Retired30
Self-Employed21
Full-Time Student (with or without job)18
Other11
Unemployed11
Looking after home or family8
Long-Term Sick or disabled6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles33
Professional, scientific and technical activities28
Accommodation and food service activities25
Financial and insurance activities25
Human health and social work activities24
Education13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security13
Other11
Information and communication9
Construction6
Manufacturing5
Administrative and support service activities5
Real estate activities2
Transport and storage2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Earlham Nursery School
Cadge Road , NR5 8DB
4out of 4 3,782 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Charles Darwin Primary School
81 Rose Lane , NR1 1DJ
4out of 4 611 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School
The Free School Norwich
Kings House , 15-17 Surrey Street NR1 3NX
3out of 4 752 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Bignold Primary School and Nursery
Wessex Street , NR2 2SY
3out of 4 948 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Magdalen Gates Primary School
Bull Close Road , NR3 1NG
3out of 4 1,083 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
George White Junior School
Silver Road , NR3 4RG
3out of 4 1,468 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Jane Austen College
46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD
3out of 4 380 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Surrey Street , NR1 3PB
4out of 4 887 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sewell Park Academy
St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX
2out of 4 2,046 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
The Hewett Academy, Norwich
Cecil Road , NR1 2PL
3out of 4 2,056 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy
Eaton Road , NR4 6PP
3out of 4 2,661 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

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 489 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 1,628 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Norwich University of the Arts
Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN
- not rated 59 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Norwich School
71A The Close , NR1 4DD
- not rated 275 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited
147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA
- not rated 1,465 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Red Balloon - Norwich
76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF
- not rated 1,489 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Norwich Steiner School
Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW
- not rated 1,587 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Wrights CafeGround Floor And Basement, 1 Bank Plain78 yd
Aroma NorwichGround And First Floors, 5 Upper King Street92 yd
Revelation Cafe/Tea RoomSt Michael At Plea Church, Redwell Street98 yd
Bar Cerdita67 London Street, Norwich115 yd
Soupear2A Opie Street, Norwich130 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Be At One23 Bank Plain, Norwich7 yd
Revolucion De Cuba7 - 9 Queen Street, Norwich56 yd
Brewdog (Biff's Kitchen)1 Queen Street, Norwich56 yd
Mr Postles Apothecary2 Upper King Street, Norwich58 yd
Gonzo's Tea Room68 London Street, Norwich72 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Voodoo Daddys ShowroomBasement And Ground Floor, 68 London Street71 yd
Castle Take Away17 - 19 Castle Meadow, Norwich151 yd
Subway52 London Street, Norwich154 yd
Duck Si Fu46 London Street, Norwich163 yd
Crocodiles10 Tombland, Norwich210 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco Stores19 London Street, Norwich262 yd
Tesco Express45 - 49 Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich294 yd
One Stop Stores101 Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich496 yd
Tesco Express2 - 8 Westlegate, Norwich498 yd
Marks & SpencerMarks And Spencer, Rampant Horse Street561 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
The Gym (Norwich City)
6-8 6-8 LITTLE LONDON STREET
health and fitness suite262 yd
Norwich School
69-71A 69-71A THE CLOSE
grass pitches, health and fitness suite292 yd
Pure Gym (Norwich Castle Mall)
CASTLE MALL
health and fitness suite422 yd
Thai Wellbeing (Closed)
19-25 19-25 Red Lion Street
health and fitness suite482 yd
Norwich Church Of Englands Young Mens Society Squash Club
15-17 15-17 HAYMARKET
health and fitness suite, squash courts499 yd
Nelson Leisure Club (Closed)
Prince of Wales Road
health and fitness suite, swimming pool565 yd
24/7 Fitness (Norwich)
UNIT 4B UNIT 4B WHERRY ROAD
health and fitness suite646 yd
Ymca (Norwich) (Closed)
48 48 St. Giles Street
695 yd
Phoenix Gym
ST. MARYS CHURCH ST. MARYS CHURCH ST. MARYS PLAIN
health and fitness suite757 yd
Notre Dame High School
SURREY STREET
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite824 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.