Rostwold Way is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR3 3NN is located in the Catton Grove electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rostwold Way, Norwich, NR3 3NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR3 3NH, NR3 3NW, NR3 3NR, NR3 3NJ, NR3 3LF, NR3 3LH, NR3 3TA, NR3 3TG, NR3 3LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR3 3NN has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 49% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 50.3% | 51% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31% | 40.9% | 9.9% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 34% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 15.1% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 13.6% | 8.6% | -5.0% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 38.9% | 45.1% | 6.2% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 33% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 21.1% | 14.7% | -6.4% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 5.9% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.8% | 22.4% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 10% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 12.4% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 18.6% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 30% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.4% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 93.3% | 84.3% | -9.0% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 82.6% 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 | 88.6% | 82.6% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 6.8% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 82.8% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 7.4% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 3.6% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rostwold Way was 50.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.2% lower than the Catton Grove average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rostwold Way has the 12th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Catton Grove and the 147th lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Rostwold Way, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-10-31 | £212,165 |
| 12 Rostwold Way, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-06-28 | £235,719 |
| 19 Rostwold Way, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-04-17 | £218,936 |
| 1 Rostwold Way, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £183,125 | 2024-01-19 | £187,722 |
| 1A Rostwold Way, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-08-30 | £274,142 |
NR3 3NN 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NR3 3NN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 3,694 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catton Grove Primary School Weston Road , NR3 3TP | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Road Infant School Angel Road , NR3 3HR | 3out of 4 | 832 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road , NR3 3HS | 2out of 4 | 887 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Clements Hill Primary Academy 50 Le Safferne Gardens , NR3 4AR | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mile Cross Primary School Braiser Road , Mile Cross NR3 2QU | 4out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 623 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 2,085 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | 2out of 4 | 2,457 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL | 2out of 4 | 2,626 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 3out of 4 | 2,860 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 | 2,621 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 | 3,870 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 | 1,272 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 2,143 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Include School Norfolk 27 Hurricane Way , Airport Industrial Estate NR6 6HE | - not rated | 2,209 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 2,380 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich School 71A The Close , NR1 4DD | - not rated | 2,399 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Gyros Norwich | 76E Catton Grove Road, Norwich | 590 yd | |
| Olive Garden Norwich | 1 Waterloo Road, Norwich | 777 yd | |
| Out Of The Blue | 1 Waterloo Road, Norwich | 777 yd | |
| All In One | 141 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 778 yd | |
| Limelight Studios - The Green Room Cafe | 113 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rosebery | Lord Rosebery, 94 Rosebery Road | 669 yd | |
| Blue's NR3 @ The Rosebery | Lord Rosebery, 94 Rosebery Road | 669 yd | |
| Angel Gardens / Devil's Kitchen | The Angel Gardens, 96 Angel Road | 703 yd | |
| The Whalebone | 144 Magdalen Road, Norwich | 752 yd | |
| The Windmill | 211 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canaries Kebab And Pizza | 9 Woodgrove Parade, Norwich | 232 yd | |
| Golden Place | 8 Woodgrove Parade, Norwich | 232 yd | |
| Good World Chinese Takeaway | 144 Constitution Hill, Norwich | 540 yd | |
| Fat Bro'z | 78 Catton Grove Road, Norwich | 590 yd | |
| Chicken Deluxe | 84 Catton Grove Road, Norwich | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Foodstore | 3 Woodgrove Parade, Norwich | 232 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 279A Aylsham Road, Norwich | 801 yd | |
| Lidl | 295 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 901 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 321D Aylsham Road, Norwich | 1,061 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, 36 - 50 Drayton Road | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sewell Park Academy ST. CLEMENTS HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 484 yd |
| Waterloo Park PENN GROVE | tennis courts | 650 yd |
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road | 754 yd | |
| Catton Grove Primary School WESTON ROAD | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Angel Road Junior School Playing Fields Angel Road | grass pitches | 890 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 | 190.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.