St Nicholas Road is in North Walsham and in North Norfolk district. NR28 9HN 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 St Nicholas Road, North Walsham, NR28 9HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR28 9HW, NR28 9HL, NR28 9HP, NR28 9HJ, NR28 9HA, NR28 9UT, NR28 9HB, NR28 9HR, NR28 9AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR28 9HN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 50.8% | 49.8% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.2% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 32.7% | 31.3% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 46.4% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 9.8% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 8.3% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 31.2% | 33.5% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -14.9% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 39.2% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 18.5% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 13.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.2% | 27% | -12.2% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 13.1% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 18.1% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 9.7% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 15.4% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.9% | 13.5% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -20.3% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.4% | 99.7% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 98.2% | 96.9% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| 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 | 97.6% | 96.9% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.1% | 76.7% | -15.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 37.9% | 13.5% | 24.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Nicholas Road was 36.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.6% lower than the North Walsham East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Nicholas Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in North Walsham East and the 163rd highest crime rate of 373 local areas in North Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 St Nicholas Road, North Walsham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-06-24 | £276,482 |
| 8 St Nicholas Road, North Walsham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-09-20 | £204,971 |
| 7 St Nicholas Road, North Walsham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-04-06 | £227,610 |
| 2 St Nicholas Road, North Walsham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2015-09-11 | £228,900 |
| 14 St Nicholas Road, North Walsham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2014-06-10 | £193,681 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | 242 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Walsham Junior School Manor Road , NR28 9HG | 3out of 4 | 247 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Primary School Recreation Road , NR28 0ES | 3out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worstead Church of England Primary School Honing Road , Worstead NR28 9RQ | 3out of 4 | 4,327 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanton Abbott Community Primary School Youngman's Lane , Swanton Abbott NR10 5DZ | 3out of 4 | 5,020 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 | 301 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 | 795 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furze Hill Resource Centre | Furze Hill Day Centre, 73 Happisburgh Road | 524 yd | |
| Three Cottages Fish Restaurant | 16 Bacton Road, North Walsham | 645 yd | |
| Urban Bites | 43 Market Place, North Walsham | 723 yd | |
| Swallows Coffee Shop | Brentnall House, 32 Vicarage Street | 736 yd | |
| Coffeesmiths | 44 Market Place, North Walsham | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Walsham & District Bowls/Snooker | North Walsham New Road Bowling Club, 17 New Road | 372 yd | |
| North Walsham Community Centre | Community Centre, New Road | 542 yd | |
| The White Swan | White Swan Inn, Church Street | 653 yd | |
| Black Swan | Black Swan Hotel, Black Swan Loke | 691 yd | |
| Kings Arms Hotel | Kings Arms Street, North Walsham | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Pizza | 8 Market Place, North Walsham | 727 yd | |
| Kellys Plaice | 32A Market Place, North Walsham | 743 yd | |
| Great Wall | 10 Market Place, North Walsham | 752 yd | |
| Stanley Road Chip Shop | Unit 1, 23 Stanley Road | 799 yd | |
| USA Chicken Ltd | 2 Kings Arms Street, North Walsham | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 7-9 Yarmouth Road, North Walsham | 580 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Bacton Road | 864 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Walsham Junior School MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 310 yd |
| North Walsham Sports Centre SPENSER AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 315 yd |
| North Walsham High School SPENSER AVENUE | grass pitches | 315 yd |
| Paston College GRAMMAR SCHOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 797 yd |
| Victory Swim And Fitness Centre STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,018 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 | 69.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.