Berners Street is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR3 2JW 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 Berners Street, Norwich, NR3 2JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR3 2JQ, NR3 2HD, NR3 2HP, NR3 2JP, NR3 2JG, NR3 2HZ, NR3 2JN, NR3 2HY, NR3 2JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR3 2JW has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 52.8% | 49% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 47.2% | 51% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 2JW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.2% 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 | 48.5% | 56.2% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 18.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.9% | 19.8% | -12.1% | 44.2% | -24.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 2.3% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 18% | 6.2% | 9.1% | 8.9% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 43.9% | 41.3% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 41.9% | 39.3% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 13.9% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 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 | 12.7% | 12.9% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 8.8% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 12.9% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 18.4% | 2.2% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.4% | 35.9% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 7.8% | 5.1% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| 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 Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 88.2% | 90.2% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 79.4% 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% | 79.4% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 13.8% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 79.4% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 5.1% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 6.7% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 5.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.6% | 76.7% | -11.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.8% | 37.2% | 24.6% |
| Christian | 26.8% | 46.2% | -19.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Berners Street was 45.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.9% lower than the Mile Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Berners Street has the 5th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Mile Cross and the 132nd lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Berners Street, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-06-12 | £194,363 |
| 22 Berners Street, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-05-30 | £224,818 |
| 38 Berners Street, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2025-05-09 | £70,832 |
| 27 Berners Street, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-11-01 | £217,210 |
| 13 Berners Street, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-10-04 | £237,423 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 2,832 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 | 831 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mile Cross Primary School Braiser Road , Mile Cross NR3 2QU | 4out of 4 | 884 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road , NR3 3HS | 2out of 4 | 896 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Infant School Northumberland Street , NR2 4EH | 2out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catton Grove Primary School Weston Road , NR3 3TP | 3out of 4 | 1,187 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 | 1,231 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 1,766 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 3out of 4 | 2,597 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 2,962 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | 2out of 4 | 3,240 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 | 2,178 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 | 3,335 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 | 1,387 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 1,885 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall School St Faith's Road , Old Catton NR6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 2,009 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 2,120 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich School 71A The Close , NR1 4DD | - not rated | 2,223 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limelight Studios - The Green Room Cafe | 113 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 117 yd | |
| All In One | 141 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 134 yd | |
| Queen Waffle | 288A Aylsham Road, Norwich | 414 yd | |
| John Boag House Canteen - OCS | John Boag House, 1 Drayton Road | 436 yd | |
| Williams' Kitchen | 61A Aylsham Road, Norwich | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill | 211 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 352 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo | Mecca Bingo Club, 285 Aylsham Road | 352 yd | |
| Angel Gardens / Devil's Kitchen | The Angel Gardens, 96 Angel Road | 666 yd | |
| Clarkes Snooker Club | 85 Barker Street, Norwich | 676 yd | |
| Gibraltar Gardens | 288 Heigham Street, Norwich | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 172 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 157 yd | |
| Wok China | 217A Aylsham Road, Norwich | 352 yd | |
| Kam Lee | 189 Drayton Road, Norwich | 549 yd | |
| Mile Cross Fish Bar | 193 Drayton Road, Norwich | 549 yd | |
| H \& S BBQ | 195 Drayton Road, Norwich | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit 1, 36 - 50 Drayton Road | 323 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 2, 36 - 50 Drayton Road | 323 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 279A Aylsham Road, Norwich | 352 yd | |
| Lidl | 295 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 728 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 3 Woodgrove Parade, Norwich | 957 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Park PENN GROVE | tennis courts | 368 yd |
| Angel Road Junior School Playing Fields Angel Road | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road | 806 yd | |
| Immortals Gym (Closed) Heigham Street | health and fitness suite | 942 yd |
| Mile Cross Primary School Playing Field (Closed) Valpy Avenue | grass pitches | 1,004 yd |
| Norman Centre Bignold Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 1,016 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 | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.