Pound Road is in North Walsham and in North Norfolk district. NR28 9HE is located in the North Walsham East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pound Road, North Walsham, NR28 9HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR28 9AN, NR28 9HQ, NR28 9HF, NR28 9DD, NR28 9DB, NR28 9HJ, NR28 9DU, NR28 9HA, NR28 9ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR28 9HE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 51.9% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 45.8% | 48.1% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 38.1% | 34.1% | -4.0% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 32.2% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 18% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 8.9% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 13.7% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.3% | 32.1% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -16.3% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 37.1% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 20.3% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 7.6% |
| Bad health | 11% | 8.4% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 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.
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.4% | 19% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 12.7% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 16.6% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 11.2% | 7.1% | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 14.6% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 21% | -0.3% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 4.6% | 4.9% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.2% | 98.7% | 2.5% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 98.7% 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 | 95.8% | 98.7% | 2.9% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 98.7% | 3.8% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 29.5% | 13.5% | 16.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 57% | 46.2% | 10.8% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pound Road was 200.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 268.1% higher than the North Walsham East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pound Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in North Walsham East and the 11th highest crime rate of 373 local areas in North Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 64.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Pound Road, North Walsham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2024-11-14 | £221,796 |
| 6 Pound Road, North Walsham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-09-29 | £141,678 |
| 2 Pound Road, North Walsham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-11-01 | £281,712 |
| 20 Pound Road, North Walsham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2020-06-03 | £208,458 |
| 10 Pound Road, North Walsham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2017-07-19 | £240,325 |
NR28 9HE 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NR28 9HE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Walsham Infant School and Nursery Manor Road , NR28 9HG | 4out of 4 | 177 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Walsham Junior School Manor Road , NR28 9HG | 3out of 4 | 201 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Primary School Recreation Road , NR28 0ES | 3out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worstead Church of England Primary School Honing Road , Worstead NR28 9RQ | 3out of 4 | 4,543 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanton Abbott Community Primary School Youngman's Lane , Swanton Abbott NR10 5DZ | 3out of 4 | 5,063 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 | 424 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 | 592 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Cottages Fish Restaurant | 16 Bacton Road, North Walsham | 404 yd | |
| Swallows Coffee Shop | Brentnall House, 32 Vicarage Street | 511 yd | |
| Urban Bites | 43 Market Place, North Walsham | 514 yd | |
| Coffeesmiths | 44 Market Place, North Walsham | 534 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 35-36 Market Place, North Walsham | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Walsham & District Bowls/Snooker | North Walsham New Road Bowling Club, 17 New Road | 196 yd | |
| North Walsham Community Centre | Community Centre, New Road | 346 yd | |
| The White Swan | White Swan Inn, Church Street | 433 yd | |
| Black Swan | Black Swan Hotel, Black Swan Loke | 501 yd | |
| Hop Inn | The Hop In, 2 Market Street | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Pizza | 8 Market Place, North Walsham | 524 yd | |
| Kellys Plaice | 32A Market Place, North Walsham | 534 yd | |
| Great Wall | 10 Market Place, North Walsham | 551 yd | |
| Stanley Road Chip Shop | Unit 1, 23 Stanley Road | 649 yd | |
| TJ Blends | 10 Market Street, North Walsham | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 7-9 Yarmouth Road, North Walsham | 422 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Bacton Road | 641 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Walsham Junior School MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 135 yd |
| North Walsham Sports Centre SPENSER AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 372 yd |
| North Walsham High School SPENSER AVENUE | grass pitches | 372 yd |
| Paston College GRAMMAR SCHOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 633 yd |
| Victory Swim And Fitness Centre STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 890 yd |
| Paston College Playing Field OAK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,059 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 | 13.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 13.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 13.6% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.