Massingham Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR3 4BS 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 Massingham Road, Norwich, NR3 4BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR3 4JH, NR3 4BP, NR3 4JT, NR3 4AY, NR3 4JQ, NR3 4JN, NR3 4AZ, NR3 4JS, NR3 4JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR3 4BS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 52.9% | 53.7% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 47.1% | 46.3% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 34.3% | 32.3% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 47.8% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 8% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 8% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.6% | 46.8% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 35.3% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 15.2% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 2.6% | -4.7% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 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.
In the area around NR3 4BS this area, 7.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 7.5% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 7.9% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 15.4% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 13.6% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 46.5% | 19.7% | 33.8% | 12.7% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.9% | 97.4% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.2% | 97% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 97% | 2.9% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 76.7% | 12.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.8% | 37.2% | 18.6% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Massingham Road was 33.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.4% lower than the Sewell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Massingham Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Sewell and the 91st lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Massingham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-11-29 | £313,186 |
| 40 Massingham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-10-04 | £299,881 |
| 52 Massingham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-04-03 | £332,095 |
| 34 Massingham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-09-30 | £212,614 |
| 44 Massingham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-06-17 | £367,859 |
NR3 4BS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NR3 4BS 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NR3 4BS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 4,058 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Clements Hill Primary Academy 50 Le Safferne Gardens , NR3 4AR | - not rated | 478 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road , NR3 3HS | 2out of 4 | 610 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Road Infant School Angel Road , NR3 3HR | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George White Junior School Silver Road , NR3 4RG | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen Gates Primary School Bull Close Road , NR3 1NG | 3out of 4 | 867 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 | 115 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL | 2out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | 2out of 4 | 1,999 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 2,828 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,253 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 | 3,519 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 | 1,750 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich School 71A The Close , NR1 4DD | - not rated | 1,859 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 1,897 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 2,128 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 2,554 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark Cafe | 162 Sprowston Road, Norwich | 136 yd | |
| Kofra | 1 Bell Road, Norwich | 302 yd | |
| Olive Garden Norwich | 1 Waterloo Road, Norwich | 371 yd | |
| Out Of The Blue | 1 Waterloo Road, Norwich | 371 yd | |
| Leslie Terrance Plant Shop And Cafe | 128C Magdalen Road, Norwich | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Denmark Pub | 140 Sprowston Road, Norwich | 121 yd | |
| The Fat Cat Brewery Tap | 98 - 100 Lawson Road, Norwich | 316 yd | |
| The Whalebone | 144 Magdalen Road, Norwich | 350 yd | |
| The Rosebery | Lord Rosebery, 94 Rosebery Road | 367 yd | |
| Blue's NR3 @ The Rosebery | Lord Rosebery, 94 Rosebery Road | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon City | 222 Sprowston Road, Norwich | 211 yd | |
| Norfolk Express | 224 Sprowston Road, Norwich | 211 yd | |
| China Star | 193 Sprowston Road, Norwich | 235 yd | |
| Mega Munch And Sea World Fish Bar | 147 Magdalen Road, Norwich | 360 yd | |
| Good World Chinese Takeaway | 144 Constitution Hill, Norwich | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 463 Sprowston Road, Norwich | 751 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 40A Magdalen Road, Norwich | 753 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 3 Woodgrove Parade, Norwich | 941 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sewell Park Academy ST. CLEMENTS HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 242 yd |
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road | 572 yd | |
| Angel Road Junior School Playing Fields Angel Road | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Waterloo Park PENN GROVE | tennis courts | 906 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.