Bacton Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR3 2LU 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 Bacton Road, Norwich, NR3 2LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR3 2LT, NR3 2NF, NR3 2QP, NR3 2LS, NR3 2LX, NR3 2QJ, NR3 2LP, NR3 2LR, NR3 2NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR3 2LU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 50.1% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 52.9% | 49.9% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 35.2% | 38.2% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 45% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 10.1% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 40.6% | 43.3% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 32.3% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 17.8% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.9% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 2LU this area, 28.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.1% | 28.2% | -15.9% | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 13% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 16% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 10.9% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.4% | 25.2% | 15.8% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 93% | 92.3% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 93.9% | 87.8% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 6.8% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 88.1% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.4% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.4% | 76.7% | -17.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 32.5% | 13.5% | 19.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 65.9% | 37.2% | 28.7% |
| Christian | 28.5% | 46.2% | -17.7% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bacton Road was 153.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.4% higher than the Mile Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bacton Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Mile Cross and the 112th highest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 79.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Bacton Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-06-10 | £229,673 |
| 52 Bacton Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2021-02-11 | £219,595 |
| 46 Bacton Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2016-08-18 | £211,606 |
| 70 Bacton Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2013-12-17 | £202,430 |
| 34 Bacton Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2011-10-17 | £123,108 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 2,374 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 | 404 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catton Grove Primary School Weston Road , NR3 3TP | 3out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wensum Junior School Turner Road , NR2 4HB | 3out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Infant School Northumberland Street , NR2 4EH | 2out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heather Avenue Infant School Heather Avenue , Hellesdon NR6 6LT | 4out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 3out of 4 | 1,820 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | 2out of 4 | 1,966 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 2,501 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 3,052 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 3,633 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,822 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 | 3,854 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 | 1,788 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall School St Faith's Road , Old Catton NR6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 2,169 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 2,243 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 2,514 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Education 168b Motum Road , NR5 8EG | - not rated | 2,576 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Waffle | 288A Aylsham Road, Norwich | 599 yd | |
| Escape | 3 Aylsham Crescent, Norwich | 662 yd | |
| Dessert Lounge Norwich | 6 Aylsham Crescent, Norwich | 678 yd | |
| High Altitude | 91 Whiffler Road, Norwich | 698 yd | |
| All In One | 141 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill | 211 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 668 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo | Mecca Bingo Club, 285 Aylsham Road | 668 yd | |
| Whiffler Public House | Boundary Road, Hellesdon | 850 yd | |
| The Boundary | Boundary Tavern, 414 Aylsham Road | 944 yd | |
| Gibraltar Gardens | 288 Heigham Street, Norwich | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lola's Burger Van | 49 Gresham Road, Norwich | 107 yd | |
| H \& S BBQ | 195 Drayton Road, Norwich | 356 yd | |
| Kam Lee | 189 Drayton Road, Norwich | 357 yd | |
| Mile Cross Fish Bar | 193 Drayton Road, Norwich | 357 yd | |
| Plaice For Taste | 291A Aylsham Road, Norwich | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheerful Links | 1 - 3 Whiffler Road, Norwich | 629 yd | |
| Lidl | 295 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 646 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 279A Aylsham Road, Norwich | 668 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 321D Aylsham Road, Norwich | 753 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 2, 36 - 50 Drayton Road | 935 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norman Centre Bignold Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 295 yd |
| Sloughbottom Park VALPY AVENUE | cycling, grass pitches | 509 yd |
| Mile Cross Primary School Playing Field (Closed) Valpy Avenue | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Feel Good Health Club (Mercure Norwich Hotel) 121-131 121-131 BOUNDARY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 727 yd |
| David Lloyd (Norwich) DRAYTON HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,064 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 206.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.