Sycamore Close is in North Walsham and in North Norfolk district. NR28 0UB is located in the North Walsham East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sycamore Close, North Walsham, NR28 0UB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR28 0UH, NR28 0UD, NR28 0UA, NR28 9ET, NR28 0UF, NR28 0UQ, NR28 9EW, NR28 0FG, NR28 9EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR28 0UB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 49.8% | 49.6% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.4% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 33.2% | 32.9% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.4% | 41.2% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 15.4% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 49.2% | 43.1% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 38% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 15.3% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.2% | 16.1% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 13% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.9% | 20.9% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 19.6% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 21.3% | 0.0% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.6% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.3% | 98.2% | 2.9% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 93.7% | 96.7% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 96.7% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.9% | 13.5% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sycamore Close was 31.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.6% lower than the North Walsham East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sycamore Close has the 12th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in North Walsham East and the 183rd highest crime rate of 373 local areas in North Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Sycamore Close, North Walsham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-10-31 | £216,991 |
| 15 Sycamore Close, North Walsham, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-07-08 | £178,895 |
| 12 Sycamore Close, North Walsham, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-03-31 | £199,179 |
| 14 Sycamore Close, North Walsham, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-04-05 | £174,282 |
| 5 Sycamore Close, North Walsham, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-05-25 | £186,520 |
NR28 0UB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Walsham Junior School Manor Road , NR28 9HG | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Walsham Infant School and Nursery Manor Road , NR28 9HG | 4out of 4 | 735 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Primary School Recreation Road , NR28 0ES | 3out of 4 | 2,059 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worstead Church of England Primary School Honing Road , Worstead NR28 9RQ | 3out of 4 | 5,247 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,248 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 | 1,116 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 Olive Tree | Bacton Road, North Walsham | 377 yd | |
| Three Cottages Fish Restaurant | 16 Bacton Road, North Walsham | 794 yd | |
| Swallows Coffee Shop | Brentnall House, 32 Vicarage Street | 969 yd | |
| Cafe Kitale | 4 St Nicholas Court, Vicarage Street | 1,029 yd | |
| Urban Bites | 43 Market Place, North Walsham | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell Public House | The Bluebell, Bacton Road | 388 yd | |
| Orchard Gardens | Mundesley Road, North Walsham | 583 yd | |
| The White Swan | White Swan Inn, Church Street | 967 yd | |
| North Walsham & District Bowls/Snooker | North Walsham New Road Bowling Club, 17 New Road | 968 yd | |
| North Walsham Community Centre | Community Centre, New Road | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Road Chip Shop | Unit 1, 23 Stanley Road | 193 yd | |
| Kellys Plaice | 32A Market Place, North Walsham | 1,062 yd | |
| American Pizza | 8 Market Place, North Walsham | 1,078 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 1 Mundesley Road, North Walsham | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Bacton Road | 485 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Walsham Junior School MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 706 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% |
| Median download speed | 64.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.33 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.33 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.