Traverse Street is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR3 1EQ is located in the Sewell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Traverse Street, Norwich, NR3 1EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR3 1EG, NR3 1EW, NR3 3HP, NR3 3HS, NR3 1EN, NR3 3HL, NR3 1ED, NR3 1EF, NR3 1EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR3 1EQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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 | 46% | 54.9% | 8.9% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 54% | 45.1% | -8.9% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 NR3 1EQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.9% 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 | 56.3% | 55.9% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 18.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 27.8% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -16.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 11% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 44.2% | 41.3% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 42% | 38.7% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 13.3% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 | 16% | 18.2% | 2.2% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 7.3% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 10.1% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.6% | 17.4% | -0.2% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.9% | 40.5% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.8% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.6% 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% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 5.5% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 89.9% | 83.6% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 2.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 70.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 70.7% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -12.5% |
| European Union | 4% | 16.8% | 12.8% | 6.1% | 10.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 5.1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.9% | 70.7% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 7% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 9.9% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 9.2% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 7.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.9% | 76.7% | -13.8% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.7% | 37.2% | 15.5% |
| Christian | 32.6% | 46.2% | -13.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Traverse Street was 62.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.7% lower than the Sewell average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Traverse Street has the 17th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Sewell and the 179th lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% 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 Traverse Street, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2014-08-28 | £312,911 |
| 5 Traverse Street, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2014-03-24 | £249,492 |
| 9 Traverse Street, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £56,000 | 1999-11-19 | £275,240 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 3,449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Road Infant School Angel Road , NR3 3HR | 3out of 4 | 58 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road , NR3 3HS | 2out of 4 | 82 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen Gates Primary School Bull Close Road , NR3 1NG | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George White Junior School Silver Road , NR3 4RG | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Clements Hill Primary Academy 50 Le Safferne Gardens , NR3 4AR | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | 2out of 4 | 703 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 2,432 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL | 2out of 4 | 2,513 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | 2out of 4 | 2,641 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 | 1,746 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 | 3,003 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 | 1,460 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich School 71A The Close , NR1 4DD | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 1,898 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall School St Faith's Road , Old Catton NR6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 2,138 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danomeys | 72 Magdalen Road, Norwich | 243 yd | |
| Thick Shake Lab | 2B Sprowston Road, Norwich | 276 yd | |
| Leslie Terrance Plant Shop And Cafe | 128C Magdalen Road, Norwich | 290 yd | |
| Olive Garden Norwich | 1 Waterloo Road, Norwich | 303 yd | |
| Out Of The Blue | 1 Waterloo Road, Norwich | 303 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Of Wellington | Iron Duke, 91 - 93 Waterloo Road | 43 yd | |
| Angel Gardens / Devil's Kitchen | The Angel Gardens, 96 Angel Road | 203 yd | |
| The Stanley | 33 Magdalen Road, Norwich | 293 yd | |
| The Rosebery | Lord Rosebery, 94 Rosebery Road | 319 yd | |
| Blue's NR3 @ The Rosebery | Lord Rosebery, 94 Rosebery Road | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shah Zahan | 84 Waterloo Road, Norwich | 61 yd | |
| Chish \& Fips | 53 Angel Road, Norwich | 153 yd | |
| Mega Munch And Sea World Fish Bar | 147 Magdalen Road, Norwich | 324 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 29 St Augustines Gate, Waterloo Road | 413 yd | |
| Bengal Palace | 61 Magpie Road, Norwich | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 40A Magdalen Road, Norwich | 326 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, 36 - 50 Drayton Road | 699 yd | |
| Iceland | 1 - 3 Anglia Square, Norwich | 731 yd | |
| Roys | 77 - 87 Magdalen Street, Norwich | 787 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 2, 36 - 50 Drayton Road | 852 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road | 130 yd | |
| Angel Road Junior School Playing Fields Angel Road | grass pitches | 275 yd |
| Waterloo Park PENN GROVE | tennis courts | 497 yd |
| Sewell Park Academy ST. CLEMENTS HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 667 yd |
| Immortals Gym (Closed) Heigham Street | health and fitness suite | 930 yd |
| Phoenix Gym ST. MARYS CHURCH ST. MARYS CHURCH ST. MARYS PLAIN | health and fitness suite | 1,028 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.