Hillmead is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR3 3PF 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 Hillmead, Norwich, NR3 3PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR3 3PE, NR3 3PN, NR3 3PG, NR3 3TW, NR3 3PA, NR3 3TQ, NR3 3QL, NR3 3NX, NR3 3PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR3 3PF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 50.8% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 52.1% | 49.2% | -2.9% | 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 3PF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 32.7% | 45.5% | 12.8% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 37.5% | -7.8% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 7.6% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 5.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 38.3% | 44.1% | 5.8% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 33.9% | -4.0% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 17.6% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 3.4% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 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.
In the area around NR3 3PF this area, 30.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.5% | 30.4% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 16.5% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 12.9% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 15.2% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 18.3% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.3% | 92.5% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 85.2% 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 | 91.5% | 85.2% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 9.7% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 86.1% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.7% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.7% | 76.7% | -15.0% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 26.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59% | 37.2% | 21.8% |
| Christian | 29.8% | 46.2% | -16.4% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillmead was 35.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.9% lower than the Catton Grove average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hillmead has the 5th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Catton Grove and the 100th lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 Hillmead, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-06-13 | £219,085 |
| 28 Hillmead, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2023-10-13 | £196,467 |
| 68 Hillmead, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-12-09 | £189,640 |
| 22 Hillmead, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-03-25 | £197,560 |
| 34 Hillmead, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2021-03-09 | £167,762 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 3,894 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catton Grove First and Nursery School, Norwich Hunter Road , NR3 3PZ | - not rated | 502 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catton Grove Primary School Weston Road , NR3 3TP | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Clements Hill Primary Academy 50 Le Safferne Gardens , NR3 4AR | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norman First and Nursery School, Norwich Brasier Road , Mile Cross NR3 2QU | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mile Cross Primary School Braiser Road , Mile Cross NR3 2QU | 4out of 4 | 1,243 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 | 513 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mile Cross Middle School Valpy Avenue , NR3 2EY | - not rated | 1,719 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartsease Community Middle School, Norwich Rider Haggard Road , NR7 9UE | - not rated | 3,076 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Middle School Wessex Street , NR2 2SP | - not rated | 3,479 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill View Middle School, Norwich Gentry Place , NR5 8XZ | - not rated | 3,881 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 | 932 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park College St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | - not rated | 932 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | 3out of 4 | 2,458 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community High School Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | - not rated | 2,458 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 4out of 4 | 2,508 yd | Free schools | 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 | 3,044 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 | 4,291 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 | 856 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School George Hill , Old Catton NR6 7DE | - not rated | 936 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 289 Drayton Road , NR3 2PW | - not rated | 1,696 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Include School Norfolk 27 Hurricane Way , Airport Industrial Estate NR6 6HE | - not rated | 1,787 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nor07 - Norfolk Reintergration Include , 43 Crome Road NR3 4RG | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 186 yd | |
| Dessert Lounge Norwich | 6 Aylsham Crescent, Norwich | 804 yd | |
| Escape | 3 Aylsham Crescent, Norwich | 816 yd | |
| Concord Cafe | 9 Concorde Road, Norwich | 859 yd | |
| Starbucks | Chartwell Road, Sprowston | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill | 211 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 923 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo | Mecca Bingo Club, 285 Aylsham Road | 923 yd | |
| The Boundary | Boundary Tavern, 414 Aylsham Road | 1,019 yd | |
| Maids Head Public House | Maids Head, 85 Spixworth Road | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Bro'z | 78 Catton Grove Road, Norwich | 186 yd | |
| Chicken Deluxe | 84 Catton Grove Road, Norwich | 186 yd | |
| The Happy Fish And Chip Shop | 86 Catton Grove Road, Norwich | 186 yd | |
| Canaries Kebab And Pizza | 9 Woodgrove Parade, Norwich | 266 yd | |
| Golden Place | 8 Woodgrove Parade, Norwich | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Foodstore | 3 Woodgrove Parade, Norwich | 266 yd | |
| Lidl | 295 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 808 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 321D Aylsham Road, Norwich | 836 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 279A Aylsham Road, Norwich | 923 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Catton Grove Primary School WESTON ROAD | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Sewell Park Academy ST. CLEMENTS HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 928 yd |
| Waterloo Park PENN GROVE | tennis courts | 1,046 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 | 63 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.