Aylsham Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR3 2HY 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 Aylsham Road, Norwich, NR3 2HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR3 2HZ, NR3 3JZ, NR3 2HD, NR3 2JP, NR3 2HA, NR3 2JW, NR3 2HB, NR3 2AD, NR3 3JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR3 2HY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 49.4% | 48.3% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 50.6% | 51.7% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 2HY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.6% 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 | 46.1% | 53.6% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.5% | 25.4% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -18.8% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 13.8% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 38.7% | 43.1% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 32.6% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 15.6% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 6.9% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29% | 17.6% | -11.4% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 14.1% | 2.6% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 12.8% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 7% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 14.5% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 31.3% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 7.8% | 2.6% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 5.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 86.6% | 83.3% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 77.3% 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 | 83.1% | 77.3% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 12.6% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 4.2% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 82% | 77.3% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 8% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 7.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 6.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.3% | 76.7% | -19.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 26.6% | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aylsham Road was 82.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.1% lower than the Mile Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aylsham Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Mile Cross and the 216th highest crime rate of 441 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 119 Aylsham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-10-24 | £192,505 |
| 121 Aylsham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2018-08-24 | £223,842 |
| 115 Aylsham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2017-10-27 | £199,821 |
| 121 Aylsham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2017-09-29 | £212,681 |
| 125 Aylsham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2016-01-07 | £223,817 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 3,042 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 | - not rated | 599 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Road Infant School Angel Road , NR3 3HR | - not rated | 599 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road , NR3 3HR | - not rated | 666 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road , NR3 3HS | - not rated | 667 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dowson First School Valpy Avenue , Mile Cross NR3 2EY | - not rated | 938 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mile Cross Middle School Valpy Avenue , NR3 2EY | - not rated | 938 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catton Grove Middle School Weston Road , NR3 3TP | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Middle School Wessex Street , NR2 2SP | - not rated | 2,470 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkman Middle School, Norwich Clarkson Road , NR5 8ED | - not rated | 3,139 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill View Middle School, Norwich Gentry Place , NR5 8XZ | - not rated | 3,193 yd | Community school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park College St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 4out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College , | - not rated | 1,922 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 2out of 4 | 2,793 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 | 2,088 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 | 3,285 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Balloon - Norwich 289 Drayton Road , NR3 2PW | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 1,427 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nor07 - Norfolk Reintergration Include , 43 Crome Road NR3 4RG | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Norwich School of Art and Design St George Street , NR3 1BB | - not rated | 1,814 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 1,891 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 26 yd | |
| All In One | 141 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 127 yd | |
| John Boag House Canteen - OCS | John Boag House, 1 Drayton Road | 417 yd | |
| Queen Waffle | 288A Aylsham Road, Norwich | 447 yd | |
| Williams' Kitchen | 61A Aylsham Road, Norwich | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill | 211 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 374 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo | Mecca Bingo Club, 285 Aylsham Road | 374 yd | |
| Angel Gardens / Devil's Kitchen | The Angel Gardens, 96 Angel Road | 570 yd | |
| Clarkes Snooker Club | 85 Barker Street, Norwich | 698 yd | |
| Gibraltar Gardens | 288 Heigham Street, Norwich | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 172 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 185 yd | |
| Wok China | 217A Aylsham Road, Norwich | 374 yd | |
| Chish \& Fips | 53 Angel Road, Norwich | 590 yd | |
| Plaice For Taste | 291A Aylsham Road, Norwich | 624 yd | |
| Kam Lee | 189 Drayton Road, Norwich | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit 1, 36 - 50 Drayton Road | 338 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 279A Aylsham Road, Norwich | 374 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 2, 36 - 50 Drayton Road | 383 yd | |
| Lidl | 295 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 747 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 3 Woodgrove Parade, Norwich | 883 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Park PENN GROVE | tennis courts | 265 yd |
| Angel Road Junior School Playing Fields Angel Road | grass pitches | 499 yd |
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road | 710 yd | |
| Immortals Gym (Closed) Heigham Street | health and fitness suite | 958 yd |
| Sewell Park Academy ST. CLEMENTS HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,004 yd |
| Norman Centre Bignold Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 1,087 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 | 85.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.