Drayton Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR3 2PW 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 2PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR3 2PB, NR3 2EH, NR3 2NE, NR3 2EQ, NR3 2ES, NR3 2PY, NR3 2EN, NR3 2PZ, NR3 2LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR3 2PW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 55.5% | 53.1% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 44.5% | 46.9% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 2PW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% 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 | 39.6% | 43.8% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 34.7% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 10.4% | -4.3% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.3% | 35.3% | -9.0% | 48.4% | -13.1% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 35% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 23.1% | 7.9% | 12.7% | 10.4% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
In the area around NR3 2PW this area, 34.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.1% | 34.5% | 1.4% | 18.2% | 16.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 10% | -10.6% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 19.7% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 11.6% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 15.3% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -18.5% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.4% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89% | 89% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 0.1% | 7.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 90.3% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 6.9% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 90.3% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 4.4% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.6% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.1% | 76.7% | -15.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 31.7% | 13.5% | 18.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.5% | 37.2% | 15.3% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Drayton Road was 334.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 190.9% higher than the Mile Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Drayton Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Mile Cross and the 33rd highest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 180.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 277 Drayton Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2025-05-23 | £179,854 |
| 267 Drayton Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2023-11-03 | £142,436 |
| 273 Drayton Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £244,000 | 2022-07-08 | £246,508 |
| 289 Drayton Road, Norwich, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-05-03 | £529,085 |
| 271 Drayton Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-02-08 | £210,250 |
NR3 2PW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NR3 2PW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,142 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 | 618 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wensum Junior School Turner Road , NR2 4HB | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Infant School Northumberland Street , NR2 4EH | 2out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catton Grove Primary School Weston Road , NR3 3TP | 3out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heather Avenue Infant School Heather Avenue , Hellesdon NR6 6LT | 4out of 4 | 1,581 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 | 1,755 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | 2out of 4 | 2,193 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 2,600 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 2,858 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 3,693 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 | 2,878 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 | 3,853 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 | 1,786 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 2,212 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Education 168b Motum Road , NR5 8EG | - not rated | 2,337 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall School St Faith's Road , Old Catton NR6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 2,399 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 2,438 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton Building Services Ltd | Drayton Building Services, Horizon House | 582 yd | |
| High Altitude | 91 Whiffler Road, Norwich | 592 yd | |
| Burger King | Burger King (UK) Ltd, Sweet Briar Road | 721 yd | |
| David Lloyd Clubs Norwich | Drayton High Road, Hellesdon | 826 yd | |
| Queen Waffle | 288A Aylsham Road, Norwich | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill | 211 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 902 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo | Mecca Bingo Club, 285 Aylsham Road | 902 yd | |
| Whiffler Public House | Boundary Road, Hellesdon | 943 yd | |
| Gibraltar Gardens | 288 Heigham Street, Norwich | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lola's Burger Van | 49 Gresham Road, Norwich | 221 yd | |
| H \& S BBQ | 195 Drayton Road, Norwich | 482 yd | |
| Kam Lee | 189 Drayton Road, Norwich | 482 yd | |
| Mile Cross Fish Bar | 193 Drayton Road, Norwich | 482 yd | |
| Fat Pizza | 8 Elvin Way, Norwich | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheerful Links | 1 - 3 Whiffler Road, Norwich | 515 yd | |
| Lidl | 295 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 889 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 279A Aylsham Road, Norwich | 902 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 321D Aylsham Road, Norwich | 970 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 2, 36 - 50 Drayton Road | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sloughbottom Park VALPY AVENUE | cycling, grass pitches | 271 yd |
| Mile Cross Primary School Playing Field (Closed) Valpy Avenue | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| Norman Centre Bignold Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 430 yd |
| Feel Good Health Club (Mercure Norwich Hotel) 121-131 121-131 BOUNDARY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 701 yd |
| David Lloyd (Norwich) DRAYTON HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 985 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.