Peterson Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR3 2QL 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 Peterson Road, Norwich, NR3 2QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR3 2QJ, NR3 2NG, NR3 2QP, NR3 2QY, NR3 2NW, NR3 2NF, NR3 2QZ, NR3 2PD, NR3 2PZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR3 2QL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 50.7% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 47% | 49.3% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 2QL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.9% 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 | 38.5% | 47.9% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 34.2% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 10.6% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.2% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 47% | 38.9% | -8.1% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 35% | 39.2% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 14.9% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
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 16.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.8% | 27.1% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 13% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.9% | 16.9% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 6.7% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 16.2% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.5% | 16.2% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -17.6% |
| Other | 5% | 3.9% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.4% | 93.6% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
In this area, 86.3% 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 | 93.2% | 86.3% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 11.5% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 86.3% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.7% | 76.7% | -24.0% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 33.7% | 13.5% | 20.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.5% | 37.2% | 19.3% |
| Christian | 33.1% | 46.2% | -13.1% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peterson Road was 56.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.6% lower than the Mile Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Peterson Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Mile Cross and the 164th lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Peterson Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2018-04-03 | £205,749 |
| 40 Peterson Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2017-05-05 | £214,365 |
| 46 Peterson Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2014-10-31 | £210,429 |
| 46 Peterson Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2010-10-22 | £218,857 |
| 50 Peterson Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2008-02-22 | £216,535 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| 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 | 2,444 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 | 321 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catton Grove Primary School Weston Road , NR3 3TP | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heather Avenue Infant School Heather Avenue , Hellesdon NR6 6LT | 4out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wensum Junior School Turner Road , NR2 4HB | 3out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Infant School Northumberland Street , NR2 4EH | 2out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,651 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | 2out of 4 | 2,043 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 2,670 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 3,168 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 3,810 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 | 3,000 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 | 4,036 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 | 1,970 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall School St Faith's Road , Old Catton NR6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 2,103 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 2,423 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Include School Norfolk 27 Hurricane Way , Airport Industrial Estate NR6 6HE | - not rated | 2,528 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Education 168b Motum Road , NR5 8EG | - not rated | 2,629 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Altitude | 91 Whiffler Road, Norwich | 563 yd | |
| Escape | 3 Aylsham Crescent, Norwich | 621 yd | |
| Dessert Lounge Norwich | 6 Aylsham Crescent, Norwich | 634 yd | |
| Queen Waffle | 288A Aylsham Road, Norwich | 672 yd | |
| Burger King | Burger King (UK) Ltd, Sweet Briar Road | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiffler Public House | Boundary Road, Hellesdon | 674 yd | |
| The Windmill | 211 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 750 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo | Mecca Bingo Club, 285 Aylsham Road | 750 yd | |
| The Boundary | Boundary Tavern, 414 Aylsham Road | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lola's Burger Van | 49 Gresham Road, Norwich | 100 yd | |
| H \& S BBQ | 195 Drayton Road, Norwich | 533 yd | |
| Kam Lee | 189 Drayton Road, Norwich | 533 yd | |
| Mile Cross Fish Bar | 193 Drayton Road, Norwich | 533 yd | |
| Fresh Mix | 5 Aylsham Crescent, Norwich | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheerful Links | 1 - 3 Whiffler Road, Norwich | 502 yd | |
| Lidl | 295 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 630 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 321D Aylsham Road, Norwich | 668 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 279A Aylsham Road, Norwich | 750 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norman Centre Bignold Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 125 yd |
| Feel Good Health Club (Mercure Norwich Hotel) 121-131 121-131 BOUNDARY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 557 yd |
| Sloughbottom Park VALPY AVENUE | cycling, grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Mile Cross Primary School Playing Field (Closed) Valpy Avenue | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| David Lloyd (Norwich) DRAYTON HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 905 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 | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| 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 | 57.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.