Magdalen Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR3 4AF 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 Magdalen Road, Norwich, NR3 4AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR3 4LQ, NR3 4LN, NR3 4AA, NR3 4AG, NR3 1JJ, NR3 4LG, NR3 1JN, NR3 1JL, NR3 4AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR3 4AF is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population 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 | 51.3% | 46.6% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 48.7% | 53.4% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 4AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.3% 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 | 53.8% | 59.3% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 21.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 26.7% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -17.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 9.7% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.4% | 46.3% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 38% | 38.8% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 12.9% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 19.2% | 13.6% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 7.8% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 12% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.8% | 22.1% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.2% | 40.7% | 12.5% | 33.8% | 6.9% |
| Other | 6% | 0.8% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 92.4% | 89.6% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 83.2% 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 | 87.8% | 83.2% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 10.6% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 82.7% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 6.5% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 3.4% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.9% | 76.7% | -7.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 67% | 37.2% | 29.8% |
| Christian | 24.8% | 46.2% | -21.4% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Magdalen Road was 31.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.6% lower than the Sewell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Magdalen Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Sewell and the 84th lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -92.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Magdalen Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2023-09-20 | £305,937 |
| 34 Magdalen Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-04-16 | £226,422 |
| 32 Magdalen Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-12-11 | £220,878 |
| 34 Magdalen Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2013-07-19 | £207,276 |
| 30 Magdalen Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2010-03-25 | £284,058 |
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 3,604 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road , NR3 3HS | 2out of 4 | 286 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen Gates Primary School Bull Close Road , NR3 1NG | 3out of 4 | 328 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Road Infant School Angel Road , NR3 3HR | 3out of 4 | 353 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George White Junior School Silver Road , NR3 4RG | 3out of 4 | 709 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mousehold Infant & Nursery School Mousehold Avenue , NR3 4RS | 4out of 4 | 981 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 828 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 2,150 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL | 2out of 4 | 2,351 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | 2out of 4 | 2,584 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,515 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 | 2,782 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich School 71A The Close , NR1 4DD | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 1,462 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 1,844 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 2,351 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Lounge | 31 Magdalen Road, Norwich | 57 yd | |
| Danomeys | 72 Magdalen Road, Norwich | 135 yd | |
| Thick Shake Lab | 2B Sprowston Road, Norwich | 215 yd | |
| The Street Cafe | 145 - 147 Magdalen Street, Norwich | 252 yd | |
| Expresso Cafe | Amelia House, 12 St Georges Street | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stanley | 33 Magdalen Road, Norwich | 105 yd | |
| The Artichoke | 1 Magdalen Road, Norwich | 114 yd | |
| The Malt And Mardle | 163 Magdalen Street, Norwich | 252 yd | |
| Cactus Cafe Bar | 102 Magdalen Street, Norwich | 254 yd | |
| Epic Studios | 112 - 114 Magdalen Street, Norwich | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Palace | 61 Magpie Road, Norwich | 148 yd | |
| No 1 Kebab And Pizza | 84 Spencer Street, Norwich | 243 yd | |
| Thai Street Takeaway | 131 Magdalen Street, Norwich | 252 yd | |
| Great Wall | Store At, 85 Spencer Street | 266 yd | |
| Shah Zahan | 84 Waterloo Road, Norwich | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 40A Magdalen Road, Norwich | 4 yd | |
| Iceland | 1 - 3 Anglia Square, Norwich | 466 yd | |
| Roys | 77 - 87 Magdalen Street, Norwich | 491 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, 36 - 50 Drayton Road | 944 yd | |
| Farm Foods | 67 - 69 Westwick Street, Norwich | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road | 424 yd | |
| Angel Road Junior School Playing Fields Angel Road | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Waterloo Park PENN GROVE | tennis courts | 823 yd |
| Sewell Park Academy ST. CLEMENTS HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 847 yd |
| Phoenix Gym ST. MARYS CHURCH ST. MARYS CHURCH ST. MARYS PLAIN | health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| Immortals Gym (Closed) Heigham Street | health and fitness suite | 974 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Norwich) BARRACK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,027 yd |
| Norwich School 69-71A 69-71A THE CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,030 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 | 109.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.