Drayton Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR3 2DJ is located in the Mile Cross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Drayton Road, Norwich, NR3 2DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR3 2DB, NR3 2JA, NR3 2JF, NR3 2JN, NR3 2DN, NR3 2DL, NR3 2DU, NR3 2JG, NR3 2JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR3 2DJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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 | 51.1% | 54.6% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 48.9% | 45.4% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 2DJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.9% 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 | 62.9% | 54.9% | -8.0% | 37.9% | 17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.7% | 28.8% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -15.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 10.2% | 5.0% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 | 49.3% | 49.3% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 33.7% | -4.5% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 14.5% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 15.7% | 12.4% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 11.6% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 12% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.5% | 22.7% | 2.2% | 16.9% | 5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 31% | 36% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 91.5% | 85.4% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 4.0% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 72.3% 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 | 77.9% | 72.3% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| European Union | 15.1% | 18.1% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 12.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 5% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.2% | 72.3% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 7.4% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 3.9% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 3.9% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.2% | 76.7% | -18.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Drayton Road was 61.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.1% lower than the Mile Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Drayton Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Mile Cross and the 175th lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 159 Drayton Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-03-31 | £235,886 |
| 159 Drayton Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2019-09-06 | £220,253 |
| 141 Drayton Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2017-03-31 | £220,370 |
| 141 Drayton Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £124,500 | 2016-03-31 | £173,310 |
| 135 Drayton Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £106,500 | 2009-07-17 | £208,862 |
NR3 2DJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 2DJ 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 | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 2,607 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mile Cross Primary School Braiser Road , Mile Cross NR3 2QU | 4out of 4 | 914 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Infant School Northumberland Street , NR2 4EH | 2out of 4 | 926 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Road Infant School Angel Road , NR3 3HR | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road , NR3 3HS | 2out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wensum Junior School Turner Road , NR2 4HB | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,441 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 1,754 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 3out of 4 | 2,568 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 2,916 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 3,037 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,115 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 | 3,226 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 | 1,224 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 1,719 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 2,098 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 2,115 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall School St Faith's Road , Old Catton NR6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 2,218 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limelight Studios - The Green Room Cafe | 113 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 331 yd | |
| All In One | 141 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 350 yd | |
| John Boag House Canteen - OCS | John Boag House, 1 Drayton Road | 454 yd | |
| Queen Waffle | 288A Aylsham Road, Norwich | 527 yd | |
| Williams' Kitchen | 61A Aylsham Road, Norwich | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar Gardens | 288 Heigham Street, Norwich | 471 yd | |
| The Windmill | 211 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 494 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo | Mecca Bingo Club, 285 Aylsham Road | 494 yd | |
| Clarkes Snooker Club | 85 Barker Street, Norwich | 574 yd | |
| Angel Gardens / Devil's Kitchen | The Angel Gardens, 96 Angel Road | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 172 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 340 yd | |
| Kam Lee | 189 Drayton Road, Norwich | 417 yd | |
| Mile Cross Fish Bar | 193 Drayton Road, Norwich | 417 yd | |
| H \& S BBQ | 195 Drayton Road, Norwich | 417 yd | |
| Wok China | 217A Aylsham Road, Norwich | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Unit 2, 36 - 50 Drayton Road | 190 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, 36 - 50 Drayton Road | 299 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 279A Aylsham Road, Norwich | 494 yd | |
| Lidl | 295 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 841 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Park PENN GROVE | tennis courts | 568 yd |
| Angel Road Junior School Playing Fields Angel Road | grass pitches | 686 yd |
| Mile Cross Primary School Playing Field (Closed) Valpy Avenue | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Immortals Gym (Closed) Heigham Street | health and fitness suite | 836 yd |
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road | 968 yd | |
| Norman Centre Bignold Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 991 yd |
| Sloughbottom Park VALPY AVENUE | cycling, grass pitches | 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% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.9 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.