Magpie Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR3 1JG is located in the Mancroft electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Magpie Road, Norwich, NR3 1JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR3 1FF, NR3 1FE, NR3 4AE, NR3 1JN, NR3 4LW, NR3 1PJ, NR3 4AA, NR3 1JD, NR3 1NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR3 1JG is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population 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 | 50.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 49.8% | 53.8% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 1JG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.1% 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 | 59.4% | 66.1% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 28.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.4% | 14.6% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -29.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 9.3% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 15% | 8.3% | -6.7% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.3%) 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 | 36.4% | 34.8% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -13.6% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 33.5% | 3.0% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 23.4% | 23.7% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 11.0% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 5% | 2.5% | -2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 27.5% | 19.2% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 7% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 9.6% | -7.3% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 5% | 4.0% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 17.5% | 1.6% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 33.8% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 4.8% | 7.9% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 5.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.9% | 2.2% | -3.7% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 81.6% | 88.6% | 7.0% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 74.9% 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 | 84.5% | 74.9% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 15.5% | 12.2% | 6.1% | 9.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 4.6% | -3.3% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.3% | 74.5% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 8% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 7.1% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.8% | 76.7% | -14.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Magpie Road was 202.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.1% lower than the Mancroft average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Magpie Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Mancroft and the 70th highest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 136 Magpie Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2025-07-01 | £174,713 |
| 109 Magpie Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-04-30 | £219,937 |
| 84 Magpie Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-07-05 | £209,489 |
| 86 Magpie Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-05-22 | £192,463 |
| 95 Magpie Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £176,250 | 2023-04-06 | £181,053 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 3,526 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magdalen Gates Primary School Bull Close Road , NR3 1NG | 3out of 4 | 333 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road , NR3 3HS | 2out of 4 | 428 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Road Infant School Angel Road , NR3 3HR | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George White Junior School Silver Road , NR3 4RG | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mousehold Infant & Nursery School Mousehold Avenue , NR3 4RS | 4out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | 2out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 1,991 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL | 2out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | 2out of 4 | 2,724 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 | 1,340 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 | 2,607 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich School 71A The Close , NR1 4DD | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 2,199 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NNAB Activity Centre | The NNAB Activity Centre, Beckham Place | 130 yd | |
| The Street Cafe | 145 - 147 Magdalen Street, Norwich | 140 yd | |
| The Mediterranean Restaurant | 121 Magdalen Street, Norwich | 217 yd | |
| Urban Lounge | 31 Magdalen Road, Norwich | 232 yd | |
| The Hashery | 27 St Augustines Street, Norwich | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Artichoke | 1 Magdalen Road, Norwich | 118 yd | |
| Cactus Cafe Bar | 102 Magdalen Street, Norwich | 126 yd | |
| Epic Studios | 112 - 114 Magdalen Street, Norwich | 126 yd | |
| The Malt And Mardle | 163 Magdalen Street, Norwich | 140 yd | |
| Norwich Social Club | First Floor, 119 - 121 Magdalen Street | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Palace | 61 Magpie Road, Norwich | 32 yd | |
| Thai Street Takeaway | 131 Magdalen Street, Norwich | 140 yd | |
| Bombay Spice | 42 St Augustines Street, Norwich | 296 yd | |
| Star Fish Bar | 2 Silver Street, Norwich | 323 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 29 St Augustines Gate, Waterloo Road | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 40A Magdalen Road, Norwich | 176 yd | |
| Iceland | 1 - 3 Anglia Square, Norwich | 295 yd | |
| Roys | 77 - 87 Magdalen Street, Norwich | 338 yd | |
| Farm Foods | 67 - 69 Westwick Street, Norwich | 879 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, 36 - 50 Drayton Road | 951 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road | 564 yd | |
| Angel Road Junior School Playing Fields Angel Road | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Phoenix Gym ST. MARYS CHURCH ST. MARYS CHURCH ST. MARYS PLAIN | health and fitness suite | 685 yd |
| Immortals Gym (Closed) Heigham Street | health and fitness suite | 869 yd |
| Norwich School 69-71A 69-71A THE CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 890 yd |
| Waterloo Park PENN GROVE | tennis courts | 911 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Norwich) BARRACK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 984 yd |
| Sewell Park Academy ST. CLEMENTS HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,021 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 | 97.5% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 165.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.