Angel Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR3 3HX is located in the Sewell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Angel Road, Norwich, NR3 3HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR3 3JB, NR3 3JE, NR3 3JA, NR3 3LN, NR3 3LW, NR3 3JD, NR3 3JF, NR3 3JW, NR3 3LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR3 3HX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.1% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.9% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 3HX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% 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 | 38.9% | 43.3% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.6% | 34.6% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 16.8% | 14.6% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 4.6% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 42.8% | 37.3% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 38.3% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 17% | 15.8% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 7% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 31.1% | 25.8% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 12.9% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 14.6% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 6.3% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 12.9% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 23.8% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 7.4% | 3.8% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.3% | 88.3% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 85.7% 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 | 89.1% | 85.7% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 8.6% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 85.7% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 9.2% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.3% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 23.7% | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 31.4% | 46.2% | -14.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Angel Road was 174.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 132.0% higher than the Sewell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Angel Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Sewell and the 96th highest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117 Angel Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-08-04 | £382,606 |
| 145 Angel Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-11-22 | £363,700 |
| 145 Angel Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-03-17 | £338,966 |
| 165 Angel Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-08-01 | £304,649 |
| 155 Angel Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-12-08 | £256,103 |
NR3 3HX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3,396 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 | 483 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road , NR3 3HS | 2out of 4 | 552 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catton Grove Primary School Weston Road , NR3 3TP | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen Gates Primary School Bull Close Road , NR3 1NG | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Clements Hill Primary Academy 50 Le Safferne Gardens , NR3 4AR | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 667 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | 2out of 4 | 2,672 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL | 2out of 4 | 2,709 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 2,934 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 | 2,220 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 | 3,458 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall School St Faith's Road , Old Catton NR6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 1,718 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich School 71A The Close , NR1 4DD | - not rated | 2,067 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 2,200 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 | 459 yd | |
| All In One | 141 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 508 yd | |
| Olive Garden Norwich | 1 Waterloo Road, Norwich | 551 yd | |
| Out Of The Blue | 1 Waterloo Road, Norwich | 551 yd | |
| Williams' Kitchen | 61A Aylsham Road, Norwich | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Gardens / Devil's Kitchen | The Angel Gardens, 96 Angel Road | 314 yd | |
| The Rosebery | Lord Rosebery, 94 Rosebery Road | 450 yd | |
| Blue's NR3 @ The Rosebery | Lord Rosebery, 94 Rosebery Road | 450 yd | |
| Duke Of Wellington | Iron Duke, 91 - 93 Waterloo Road | 519 yd | |
| The Whalebone | 144 Magdalen Road, Norwich | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chish \& Fips | 53 Angel Road, Norwich | 376 yd | |
| Shah Zahan | 84 Waterloo Road, Norwich | 546 yd | |
| Subway | 172 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 567 yd | |
| Mega Munch And Sea World Fish Bar | 147 Magdalen Road, Norwich | 585 yd | |
| Canaries Kebab And Pizza | 9 Woodgrove Parade, Norwich | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Foodstore | 3 Woodgrove Parade, Norwich | 610 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 279A Aylsham Road, Norwich | 658 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, 36 - 50 Drayton Road | 679 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 2, 36 - 50 Drayton Road | 792 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 40A Magdalen Road, Norwich | 833 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Park PENN GROVE | tennis courts | 240 yd |
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road | 415 yd | |
| Angel Road Junior School Playing Fields Angel Road | grass pitches | 465 yd |
| Sewell Park Academy ST. CLEMENTS HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 541 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 | 199.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.