Penn Grove is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR3 3JP 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 Penn Grove, Norwich, NR3 3JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR3 3JY, NR3 3JU, NR3 3JS, NR3 2HA, NR3 3JR, NR3 2HB, NR3 3JL, NR3 3JW, NR3 3JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR3 3JP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 54.6% | 52.8% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 45.4% | 47.2% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 3JP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% 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 | 35.7% | 46.4% | 10.7% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 31.9% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 11.2% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 11.4% | 5.8% | -5.6% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 45.4% | 44.1% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 34.4% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 17% | 16.2% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.7% | 21% | -14.7% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 11.9% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 14.6% | 3.5% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 16.9% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 27.1% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 9.3% | 3.7% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 94.2% | 94.7% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 80.8% 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 | 89.4% | 80.8% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 17% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 81% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 9.2% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 5% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 4.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.3% | 76.7% | -15.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.8% | 13.5% | 8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.4% | 37.2% | 20.2% |
| Christian | 36.1% | 46.2% | -10.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penn Grove was 143.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.0% higher than the Mile Cross average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Penn Grove has the 12th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Mile Cross and the 120th highest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 32.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104 Penn Grove, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2025-02-24 | £258,326 |
| 130 Penn Grove, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-10-04 | £237,423 |
| 98 Penn Grove, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2024-06-27 | £120,568 |
| 136 Penn Grove, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2022-11-04 | £243,771 |
| 120 Penn Grove, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-05-07 | £203,199 |
NR3 3JP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 121 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 3,141 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 | 720 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road , NR3 3HS | 2out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mile Cross Primary School Braiser Road , Mile Cross NR3 2QU | 4out of 4 | 926 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catton Grove Primary School Weston Road , NR3 3TP | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen Gates Primary School Bull Close Road , NR3 1NG | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Community school | 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 | 966 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 3out of 4 | 2,655 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | 2out of 4 | 2,953 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL | 2out of 4 | 3,015 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,314 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 | 3,517 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 | 1,649 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall School St Faith's Road , Old Catton NR6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 2,144 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 2,182 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich School 71A The Close , NR1 4DD | - not rated | 2,254 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All In One | 141 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 219 yd | |
| Limelight Studios - The Green Room Cafe | 113 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 247 yd | |
| Queen Waffle | 288A Aylsham Road, Norwich | 436 yd | |
| Williams' Kitchen | 61A Aylsham Road, Norwich | 593 yd | |
| John Boag House Canteen - OCS | John Boag House, 1 Drayton Road | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill | 211 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 354 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo | Mecca Bingo Club, 285 Aylsham Road | 354 yd | |
| Angel Gardens / Devil's Kitchen | The Angel Gardens, 96 Angel Road | 536 yd | |
| The Rosebery | Lord Rosebery, 94 Rosebery Road | 749 yd | |
| Blue's NR3 @ The Rosebery | Lord Rosebery, 94 Rosebery Road | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 172 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 269 yd | |
| Wok China | 217A Aylsham Road, Norwich | 354 yd | |
| Plaice For Taste | 291A Aylsham Road, Norwich | 560 yd | |
| Chish \& Fips | 53 Angel Road, Norwich | 579 yd | |
| New Lucky Star Chinese Take Away | 299 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 279A Aylsham Road, Norwich | 354 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, 36 - 50 Drayton Road | 556 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 2, 36 - 50 Drayton Road | 618 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 3 Woodgrove Parade, Norwich | 648 yd | |
| Lidl | 295 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 665 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Park PENN GROVE | tennis courts | 247 yd |
| Angel Road Junior School Playing Fields Angel Road | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road | 668 yd | |
| Sewell Park Academy ST. CLEMENTS HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 833 yd |
| Catton Grove Primary School WESTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,005 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 | 110.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.