Tombland is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR3 1RF is located in the Thorpe Hamlet electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tombland, Norwich, NR3 1RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR3 1HF, NR3 1HH, NR3 1RE, NR3 1HL, NR3 1AF, NR3 1FA, NR3 1EP, NR2 4TA, NR3 1HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR3 1RF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.9% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.1% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 38.8% | 40.7% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 39.9% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 10.3% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 6.3% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 51.1% | 53.7% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 30.2% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 13.7% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 1RF this area, 4.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 60.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 11.4% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 15% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.4% | 60.2% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 26.4% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.7% | 94% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 83.5% 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 | 86.6% | 83.5% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 8.5% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 82.6% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 7% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 1.7% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tombland was 429.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 310.2% higher than the Lakenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tombland has the 10th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Lakenham and the 18th highest crime rate of 441 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 267.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Tombland, Norwich, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-02-09 | £262,274 |
| 24 Tombland, Norwich, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2016-03-14 | £84,753 |
NR3 1RF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NR3 1RF 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 student residents living in NR3 1RF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 3,991 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Darwin Primary School 81 Rose Lane , NR1 1DJ | 4out of 4 | 487 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Free School Norwich Kings House , 15-17 Surrey Street NR1 3NX | - not rated | 936 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen Gates Primary School Bull Close Road , NR3 1NG | - not rated | 958 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Primary School and Nursery Wessex Street , NR2 2SY | 3out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Hamlet First and Nursery School, Norwich Telegraph Lane East , Thorpe Hamlet NR1 4AN | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bignold Middle School Wessex Street , NR2 2SP | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakenham Middle School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 1,695 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartsease Community Middle School, Norwich Rider Haggard Road , NR7 9UE | - not rated | 2,519 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mile Cross Middle School Valpy Avenue , NR3 2EY | - not rated | 2,634 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catton Grove Middle School Weston Road , NR3 3TP | - not rated | 3,095 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De La Salle College , | - not rated | 288 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 4out of 4 | 489 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | 3out of 4 | 1,924 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 | 753 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 | 1,846 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 | 48 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 215 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich School of Art and Design St George Street , NR3 1BB | - not rated | 298 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nor08 Norfolk Primary Primary Intervention Project, 15 Riverside Road , NR1 1SN | - not rated | 641 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Norwich Academy School 69 Bethel Street , NR2 1NR | - not rated | 892 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giggling Squid | 24 Tombland, Norwich | 3 yd | |
| Tatlers Restaurant | 21 Tombland, Norwich | 3 yd | |
| Zizzi | 25 Tombland, Norwich | 3 yd | |
| Turkuaz Restaurant | 2 - 3 Tombland, Norwich | 73 yd | |
| Shiki Japanese Restaurant | 6 Tombland, Norwich | 73 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Marchesi | 17 Tombland, Norwich | 54 yd | |
| Bond | 27 - 28 Tombland, Norwich | 84 yd | |
| Revolution | 6 Queen Street, Norwich | 109 yd | |
| 11th & Social | 9 - 11 Upper King Street, Norwich | 135 yd | |
| Bar 19 | 19 Upper King Street, Norwich | 135 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crocodiles | 10 Tombland, Norwich | 54 yd | |
| Blue Bear Coffee Co. | 13A Tombland, Norwich | 59 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 19 Wensum Street, Norwich | 216 yd | |
| Voodoo Daddys Showroom | Basement And Ground Floor, 68 London Street | 233 yd | |
| Eugreeka! | Basement And Ground Floor, 33 Prince Of Wales Road | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 45 - 49 Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich | 303 yd | |
| Tesco Stores | 19 London Street, Norwich | 425 yd | |
| One Stop Stores | 101 Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich | 503 yd | |
| Roys | 77 - 87 Magdalen Street, Norwich | 629 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 2 - 8 Westlegate, Norwich | 694 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich School 69-71A 69-71A THE CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 98 yd |
| The Gym (Norwich City) 6-8 6-8 LITTLE LONDON STREET | health and fitness suite | 422 yd |
| Nelson Leisure Club (Closed) Prince of Wales Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 577 yd |
| Pure Gym (Norwich Castle Mall) CASTLE MALL | health and fitness suite | 616 yd |
| Thai Wellbeing (Closed) 19-25 19-25 Red Lion Street | health and fitness suite | 678 yd |
| Norwich Church Of Englands Young Mens Society Squash Club 15-17 15-17 HAYMARKET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 689 yd |
| 24/7 Fitness (Norwich) UNIT 4B UNIT 4B WHERRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 696 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Norwich) BARRACK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 726 yd |
| Phoenix Gym ST. MARYS CHURCH ST. MARYS CHURCH ST. MARYS PLAIN | health and fitness suite | 742 yd |
| Ymca (Norwich) (Closed) 48 48 St. Giles Street | 830 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.