Dereham Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR2 4HS is located in the Mancroft electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dereham Road, Norwich, NR2 4HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR2 4QG, NR2 4QQ, NR2 4BU, NR2 4HT, NR2 3AE, NR2 3TA, NR2 4BJ, NR2 4QA, NR2 4JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR2 4HS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 48.4% | 48.6% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 51.6% | 51.4% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 4HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.4% 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 | 59.1% | 56.4% | -2.7% | 37.9% | 18.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.1% | 30.3% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 8.6% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 | 50% | 38.6% | -11.4% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 41.7% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 8.1% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 13.4% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 12.9% | 12.4% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 11.7% | 2.8% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 10.2% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 19.7% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.1% | 39.4% | -3.7% | 33.8% | 5.6% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3.2% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 94% | 85.3% | -8.7% | 81.4% | 3.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 79.1% 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 | 86.1% | 79.1% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 12% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.3% | 78.9% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 13.1% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.1% | 76.7% | -12.6% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Poland | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.4% | 37.2% | 18.2% |
| Christian | 32.5% | 46.2% | -13.7% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dereham Road was 386.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.6% lower than the Mancroft average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Dereham Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Mancroft and the 26th highest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 154.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117 Dereham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2003-12-17 | £332,998 |
| 119 Dereham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £58,000 | 1998-04-30 | £329,006 |
The percentage of student residents living in NR2 4HS 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 | 108 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 2,347 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Infant School Northumberland Street , NR2 4EH | 2out of 4 | 473 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wensum Junior School Turner Road , NR2 4HB | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Recreation Road Infant School Recreation Road , NR2 3PA | 4out of 4 | 883 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Junior School Avenue Road , NR2 3HP | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Primary School and Nursery Wessex Street , NR2 2SY | 3out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 1,968 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | 2out of 4 | 2,174 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 2,309 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hewett Academy, Norwich Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | 3out of 4 | 2,598 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 | 1,174 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 | 2,048 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 21 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 479 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 928 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich School 71A The Close , NR1 4DD | - not rated | 1,683 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toho | 128 Dereham Road, Norwich | 153 yd | |
| The Cat House | 136 Dereham Road, Norwich | 167 yd | |
| Vietnam Pho | 67 Dereham Road, Norwich | 175 yd | |
| Mr Mangal | 55 - 57 Dereham Road, Norwich | 228 yd | |
| Oishii Kitchen | 12 Distillery Square, Norwich | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Retreat | Browne Street, Norwich | 139 yd | |
| The Fat Cat | 49 West End Street, Norwich | 320 yd | |
| Alexandra Tavern | 16 Stafford Street, Norwich | 327 yd | |
| The Belle Vue | 46 St Philips Road, Norwich | 330 yd | |
| The Earlham | 41 Earlham Road, Norwich | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furama | 101 Dereham Road, Norwich | 90 yd | |
| Lucky Tandoori | 105 Dereham Road, Norwich | 93 yd | |
| Caesars | 81 Dereham Road, Norwich | 93 yd | |
| Take Thai | 130 Dereham Road, Norwich | 153 yd | |
| Subway | 58 - 62 Dereham Road, Norwich | 175 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Supermarket | 97 Dereham Road, Norwich | 79 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 58 - 62 Dereham Road, Norwich | 175 yd | |
| Norwich Shopper | 3 - 5 Distillery Square, Norwich | 245 yd | |
| Farm Foods | 67 - 69 Westwick Street, Norwich | 654 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | The Co-Operative Food, Earlham House Shops | 941 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Prep School DEREHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 155 yd |
| Immortals Gym (Closed) Heigham Street | health and fitness suite | 549 yd |
| Phoenix Gym ST. MARYS CHURCH ST. MARYS CHURCH ST. MARYS PLAIN | health and fitness suite | 818 yd |
| Ymca (Norwich) (Closed) 48 48 St. Giles Street | 883 yd | |
| Recreation Road Sports Centre RECREATION ROAD | grass pitches | 1,063 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.