Lime Kiln Mews is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR3 2ET is located in the Mile Cross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich North. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lime Kiln Mews, Norwich, NR3 2ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR3 2DF, NR3 2HF, NR3 2HE, NR3 2DQ, NR3 3EZ, NR3 2HN, NR3 2DW, NR3 2JZ, NR3 2DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR3 2ET has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents 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 | 45.7% | 49.4% | 3.7% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 54.3% | 50.6% | -3.7% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 2ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% 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 | 39.1% | 42.2% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 33.2% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 15.9% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 40.1% | 41.2% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 36.3% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 19% | 16.3% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 4.9% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 31.8% | 19.9% | -11.9% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 10.8% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 13.7% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 13.4% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 33.6% | 16.4% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 8.4% | 3.2% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91% | 90.7% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 82.3% 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 | 88.9% | 82.3% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 11% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 0.9% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 82% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.5% | 76.7% | -11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 22% | 13.5% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52% | 37.2% | 14.8% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lime Kiln Mews was 206.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.8% higher than the Mile Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lime Kiln Mews has the 5th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Mile Cross and the 68th highest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 136.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Lime Kiln Mews, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £333,000 | 2022-11-25 | £328,654 |
| 4 Lime Kiln Mews, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2018-11-16 | £382,346 |
| 1 Lime Kiln Mews, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2017-12-14 | £345,026 |
| 12 Lime Kiln Mews, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2017-07-28 | £325,928 |
| 6 Lime Kiln Mews, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2017-05-15 | £294,595 |
NR3 2ET 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 retired residents living in NR3 2ET area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,954 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 | 539 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road , NR3 3HS | 2out of 4 | 586 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Infant School Northumberland Street , NR2 4EH | 2out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen Gates Primary School Bull Close Road , NR3 1NG | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mile Cross Primary School Braiser Road , Mile Cross NR3 2QU | 4out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,112 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 2,545 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL | 2out of 4 | 3,016 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 3out of 4 | 3,019 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,774 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 | 2,965 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 | 1,140 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 1,625 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 1,692 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich School 71A The Close , NR1 4DD | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 2,079 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Boag House Canteen - OCS | John Boag House, 1 Drayton Road | 71 yd | |
| Williams' Kitchen | 61A Aylsham Road, Norwich | 108 yd | |
| Limelight Studios - The Green Room Cafe | 113 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 368 yd | |
| Coffee Lounge | 30 St Augustines Gate, Waterloo Road | 480 yd | |
| All In One | 141 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkes Snooker Club | 85 Barker Street, Norwich | 402 yd | |
| Angel Gardens / Devil's Kitchen | The Angel Gardens, 96 Angel Road | 446 yd | |
| Duke Of Wellington | Iron Duke, 91 - 93 Waterloo Road | 546 yd | |
| The Catherine Wheel | Catherine Wheel, 61 St Augustines Street | 589 yd | |
| Gibraltar Gardens | 288 Heigham Street, Norwich | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chish \& Fips | 53 Angel Road, Norwich | 417 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 29 St Augustines Gate, Waterloo Road | 480 yd | |
| Greggs | 41 Barker Street, Norwich | 520 yd | |
| Shah Zahan | 84 Waterloo Road, Norwich | 565 yd | |
| Subway | 172 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit 1, 36 - 50 Drayton Road | 198 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 2, 36 - 50 Drayton Road | 351 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 40A Magdalen Road, Norwich | 744 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 279A Aylsham Road, Norwich | 765 yd | |
| Iceland | 1 - 3 Anglia Square, Norwich | 945 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Angel Road Junior School Playing Fields Angel Road | grass pitches | 231 yd |
| Waterloo Park PENN GROVE | tennis courts | 358 yd |
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road | 552 yd | |
| Immortals Gym (Closed) Heigham Street | health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| Phoenix Gym ST. MARYS CHURCH ST. MARYS CHURCH ST. MARYS PLAIN | health and fitness suite | 1,026 yd |
| Sewell Park Academy ST. CLEMENTS HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,026 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% |
| Median download speed | 46.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.72 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.72 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.