Oak Close is in North Walsham and in North Norfolk district. NR28 0BY is located in the North Walsham West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oak Close, North Walsham, NR28 0BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR28 0BL, NR28 0BW, NR28 0BP, NR28 0BS, NR28 0BU, NR28 0EA, NR28 0NQ, NR28 0BF, NR28 0HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR28 0BY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% 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 | 56.2% | 55.1% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 43.8% | 44.9% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 | 31.3% | 34.6% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 41.9% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -2.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 10.3% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 10.3% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 | 38.1% | 47.2% | 9.1% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 36.5% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 11% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 2.3% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.5% | 20.2% | -14.3% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 16.2% | 3.9% | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 18% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 8.5% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 16.5% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 18.4% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.3% | 96.5% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.7% | 97.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 97.4% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 29% | 13.5% | 15.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.6% | 37.2% | 16.4% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oak Close was 52.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.1% lower than the North Walsham Market Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oak Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in North Walsham Market Cross and the 98th highest crime rate of 373 local areas in North Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Oak Close, North Walsham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-10-19 | £323,025 |
| 5 Oak Close, North Walsham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2014-11-14 | £284,553 |
| 1 Oak Close, North Walsham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2014-01-20 | £222,052 |
| 5 Oak Close, North Walsham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2004-07-27 | £311,430 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millfield Primary School Recreation Road , NR28 0ES | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Walsham Infant School and Nursery Manor Road , NR28 9HG | 4out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Walsham Junior School Manor Road , NR28 9HG | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanton Abbott Community Primary School Youngman's Lane , Swanton Abbott NR10 5DZ | 3out of 4 | 4,413 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colby Primary School Bridge Road , Colby NR11 7EA | 3out of 4 | 4,950 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Walsham High School Spenser Avenue , NR28 9HZ | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting Teacher Service North Education Services Centre , Market Street NR28 9BZ | - not rated | 684 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Room Cafe | 6 Kings Arms Street, North Walsham | 609 yd | |
| Chubby Panda | The Chubby Panda, 20-22 Market Street | 635 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 1 Norwich Road, North Walsham | 637 yd | |
| Paston Pop-In | Church Hall At Sacred Heart R C Church, Norwich Road | 637 yd | |
| Griff & Chips | Church Hall At Sacred Heart R C Church, Norwich Road | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms Hotel | Kings Arms Street, North Walsham | 609 yd | |
| Club KA | Kings Arms Hotel, Kings Arms Street | 609 yd | |
| Hop Inn | The Hop In, 2 Market Street | 669 yd | |
| Black Swan | Black Swan Hotel, Black Swan Loke | 759 yd | |
| The White Swan | White Swan Inn, Church Street | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA Chicken Ltd | 2 Kings Arms Street, North Walsham | 609 yd | |
| North Kebab House | 8 Market Street, North Walsham | 635 yd | |
| 7 & Eleven | 7-9 Market Street, North Walsham | 635 yd | |
| TJ Blends | 10 Market Street, North Walsham | 661 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 1 Mundesley Road, North Walsham | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 7-9 Yarmouth Road, North Walsham | 851 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose, Cromer Road | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paston College Playing Field OAK ROAD | grass pitches | 212 yd |
| Greens Road NORTH WALSHAM FOOTBALL CLUB NORTH WALSHAM FOOTBALL CLUB GREENS ROAD | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Victory Swim And Fitness Centre STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 468 yd |
| Millfield Primary School RECREATION ROAD | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Paston College GRAMMAR SCHOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 633 yd |
| Rossi'S Leisure TUNGATE | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 664 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.