Penn Grove is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR3 3JY 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 3JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR3 3JP, NR3 2HA, NR3 2HB, NR3 3JL, NR3 3JU, NR3 3JZ, NR3 3JS, NR3 2AD, NR3 2HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR3 3JY, 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 3JY, 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 151.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.8% higher than the Mile Cross average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Penn Grove has the 9th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Mile Cross and the 120th highest crime rate of 441 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 Penn Grove, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2017-04-10 | £216,149 |
| 105 Penn Grove, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2015-02-13 | £149,585 |
| 81 Penn Grove, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2006-10-17 | £198,075 |
NR3 3JY 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,203 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 | - not rated | 579 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Road Infant School Angel Road , NR3 3HR | - not rated | 579 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road , NR3 3HR | - not rated | 650 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road , NR3 3HS | - not rated | 650 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norman First and Nursery School, Norwich Brasier Road , Mile Cross NR3 2QU | - not rated | 969 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catton Grove Middle School Weston Road , NR3 3TP | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mile Cross Middle School Valpy Avenue , NR3 2EY | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Middle School Wessex Street , NR2 2SP | - not rated | 2,607 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartsease Community Middle School, Norwich Rider Haggard Road , NR7 9UE | - not rated | 3,139 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkman Middle School, Norwich Clarkson Road , NR5 8ED | - not rated | 3,297 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 | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park College St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | - not rated | 862 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 4out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College , | - not rated | 2,008 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 2out of 4 | 2,796 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,206 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 | 3,422 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Balloon - Norwich 289 Drayton Road , NR3 2PW | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nor07 - Norfolk Reintergration Include , 43 Crome Road NR3 4RG | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 1,603 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School George Hill , Old Catton NR6 7DE | - not rated | 1,732 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall School St Faith's Road , Old Catton NR6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 1,773 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | 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 | 182 yd | |
| Limelight Studios - The Green Room Cafe | 113 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 195 yd | |
| Queen Waffle | 288A Aylsham Road, Norwich | 434 yd | |
| John Boag House Canteen - OCS | John Boag House, 1 Drayton Road | 550 yd | |
| Williams' Kitchen | 61A Aylsham Road, Norwich | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill | 211 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 352 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo | Mecca Bingo Club, 285 Aylsham Road | 352 yd | |
| Angel Gardens / Devil's Kitchen | The Angel Gardens, 96 Angel Road | 528 yd | |
| Duke Of Wellington | Iron Duke, 91 - 93 Waterloo Road | 741 yd | |
| The Rosebery | Lord Rosebery, 94 Rosebery Road | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 172 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 238 yd | |
| Wok China | 217A Aylsham Road, Norwich | 352 yd | |
| Chish \& Fips | 53 Angel Road, Norwich | 567 yd | |
| Plaice For Taste | 291A Aylsham Road, Norwich | 573 yd | |
| New Lucky Star Chinese Take Away | 299 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 279A Aylsham Road, Norwich | 352 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, 36 - 50 Drayton Road | 505 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 2, 36 - 50 Drayton Road | 566 yd | |
| Lidl | 295 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 683 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 3 Woodgrove Parade, Norwich | 700 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Park PENN GROVE | tennis courts | 225 yd |
| Angel Road Junior School Playing Fields Angel Road | grass pitches | 537 yd |
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road | 664 yd | |
| Sewell Park Academy ST. CLEMENTS HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 863 yd |
| Catton Grove Primary School WESTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,047 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 | 56.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 165 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.