Starling Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR3 3EL is located in the Sewell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich North. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Starling Road, Norwich, NR3 3EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR3 1JQ, NR3 3ED, NR3 1JW, NR3 3BN, NR3 3HN, NR3 1JN, NR3 3HD, NR3 3HW, NR3 1JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR3 3EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.2% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.8% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 3EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.2% 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 | 60.4% | 65.2% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 27.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.6% | 21.5% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -22.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 7.4% | -4.3% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 1.2% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.9% | 52.2% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 35.5% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 9.3% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 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 3EL this area, 9.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.3% | 9.5% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 10.7% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 9.8% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17% | 25.2% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.6% | 38.3% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 4.5% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.1% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 4.7% | -0.8% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 88.2% | 88.1% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 79.7% 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 | 83.4% | 79.7% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 10% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.7% | 80.6% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 8.2% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 6.5% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.2% | 37.2% | 24.0% |
| Christian | 25.8% | 46.2% | -20.4% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Starling Road was 86.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.6% higher than the Sewell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Starling Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Sewell and the 207th highest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallpen Press Ltd Starling Road, Norwich, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-09-27 | £473,205 |
| Gallpen Press Ltd Starling Road, Norwich, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2017-11-01 | £535,495 |
The percentage of student residents living in NR3 3EL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 135 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 3,404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road , NR3 3HS | 2out of 4 | 374 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Road Infant School Angel Road , NR3 3HR | 3out of 4 | 419 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen Gates Primary School Bull Close Road , NR3 1NG | 3out of 4 | 467 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George White Junior School Silver Road , NR3 4RG | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mousehold Infant & Nursery School Mousehold Avenue , NR3 4RS | 4out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | 2out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 2,065 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL | 2out of 4 | 2,560 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | 2out of 4 | 2,802 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 | 1,379 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 | 2,639 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich School 71A The Close , NR1 4DD | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 1,631 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 2,137 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Lounge | 30 St Augustines Gate, Waterloo Road | 196 yd | |
| The Hashery | 27 St Augustines Street, Norwich | 212 yd | |
| NNAB Activity Centre | The NNAB Activity Centre, Beckham Place | 225 yd | |
| Urban Lounge | 31 Magdalen Road, Norwich | 271 yd | |
| The Street Cafe | 145 - 147 Magdalen Street, Norwich | 278 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Catherine Wheel | Catherine Wheel, 61 St Augustines Street | 172 yd | |
| The Artichoke | 1 Magdalen Road, Norwich | 230 yd | |
| Cactus Cafe Bar | 102 Magdalen Street, Norwich | 262 yd | |
| Epic Studios | 112 - 114 Magdalen Street, Norwich | 262 yd | |
| The Malt And Mardle | 163 Magdalen Street, Norwich | 278 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Palace | 61 Magpie Road, Norwich | 128 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 29 St Augustines Gate, Waterloo Road | 196 yd | |
| Bombay Spice | 42 St Augustines Street, Norwich | 207 yd | |
| Thai Street Takeaway | 131 Magdalen Street, Norwich | 278 yd | |
| Shah Zahan | 84 Waterloo Road, Norwich | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 40A Magdalen Road, Norwich | 215 yd | |
| Iceland | 1 - 3 Anglia Square, Norwich | 367 yd | |
| Roys | 77 - 87 Magdalen Street, Norwich | 442 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, 36 - 50 Drayton Road | 812 yd | |
| Farm Foods | 67 - 69 Westwick Street, Norwich | 856 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Angel Road Junior School Playing Fields Angel Road | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road | 497 yd | |
| Phoenix Gym ST. MARYS CHURCH ST. MARYS CHURCH ST. MARYS PLAIN | health and fitness suite | 677 yd |
| Immortals Gym (Closed) Heigham Street | health and fitness suite | 759 yd |
| Waterloo Park PENN GROVE | tennis courts | 795 yd |
| Norwich School 69-71A 69-71A THE CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 993 yd |
| Sewell Park Academy ST. CLEMENTS HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 999 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.