Mousehold Street is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR3 1PA is located in the Crome electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mousehold Street, Norwich, NR3 1PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR3 1ND, NR3 4TB, NR3 4TD, NR3 1NP, NR3 1NJ, NR3 1LY, NR3 4TX, NR3 4TA, NR3 4TE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR3 1PA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51.4% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 46.5% | 48.6% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 1PA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.9% 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 | 42.9% | 47.9% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.4% | 18.8% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -25.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 18.8% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| Widowed | 15.7% | 8.9% | -6.8% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 32.9% | 33.7% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -14.7% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 37.4% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 19.3% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 8.6% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
In the area around NR3 1PA this area, 33.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.6% | 33.3% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 9.4% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 16% | 5.0% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 14.1% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 20.7% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 7.9% | 1.4% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| 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 African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.8% | 88.4% | -9.4% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 79.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 79.1% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 11.1% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 5.7% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 79.4% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 7.8% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.7% | 76.7% | -17.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 25.1% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mousehold Street was 79.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.4% lower than the Crome average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mousehold Street has the 26th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Crome and the 220th highest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% 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 Mousehold Street, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-01-10 | £134,712 |
| 11 Mousehold Street, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2004-11-16 | £164,432 |
| 11 Mousehold Street, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £62,500 | 2001-12-20 | £167,622 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 4,097 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 | 258 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George White Junior School Silver Road , NR3 4RG | 3out of 4 | 399 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mousehold Infant & Nursery School Mousehold Avenue , NR3 4RS | 4out of 4 | 548 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road , NR3 3HS | 2out of 4 | 824 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Road Infant School Angel Road , NR3 3HR | 3out of 4 | 894 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 | 911 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | 2out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL | 2out of 4 | 1,934 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | 2out of 4 | 2,332 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 | 1,475 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 | 2,696 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich School 71A The Close , NR1 4DD | - not rated | 924 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 1,837 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 2,121 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich Steiner School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 2,579 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Vault NR3 | 98 Silver Road, Norwich | 154 yd | |
| The Plasterers Arms | 43 Cowgate, Norwich | 380 yd | |
| BaxterStorey - Mills And Reeve - Norwich | 1 St James Court, Norwich | 410 yd | |
| Expresso Cafe | Amelia House, 12 St Georges Street | 447 yd | |
| The Street Cafe | 145 - 147 Magdalen Street, Norwich | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottage | 9 Silver Road, Norwich | 71 yd | |
| The Robin Hood PH | 84 Mousehold Street, Norwich | 200 yd | |
| The Leopard Public House / Leopied | 98 - 100 Bull Close Road, Norwich | 286 yd | |
| Marlborough Arms | 43 Spencer Street, Norwich | 330 yd | |
| Norwich Puppet Theatre | St James, Whitefriars | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Chinese Takeaway | 105 Bull Close Road, Norwich | 184 yd | |
| Star Fish Bar | 2 Silver Street, Norwich | 266 yd | |
| Family Fish Bar | 142 Silver Road, Norwich | 398 yd | |
| No 1 Kebab And Pizza | 84 Spencer Street, Norwich | 398 yd | |
| Sz & K Food Bar | 40 Cowgate, Norwich | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roys | 77 - 87 Magdalen Street, Norwich | 533 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 40A Magdalen Road, Norwich | 584 yd | |
| Iceland | 1 - 3 Anglia Square, Norwich | 628 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 45 - 49 Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Norwich) BARRACK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 475 yd |
| Norwich School 69-71A 69-71A THE CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| Britannia Barracks BRITANNIA HOUSE BRITANNIA HOUSE BRITANNIA ROAD | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| The Fountain Park THE PAVILION THE PAVILION GURNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 883 yd |
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road | 947 yd | |
| Hmp Norwich KNOX ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,057 yd |
| Phoenix Gym ST. MARYS CHURCH ST. MARYS CHURCH ST. MARYS PLAIN | health and fitness suite | 1,063 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 | 87.5% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.