Northcote Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR3 4QF 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 Northcote Road, Norwich, NR3 4QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR3 4QJ, NR3 4QN, NR3 4PY, NR3 4PF, NR3 4PG, NR3 4PX, NR3 4PQ, NR3 4QL, NR3 4LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR3 4QF 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 | 48.9% | 50.8% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.2% | -1.9% | 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 4QF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.7% 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 | 52.5% | 57.7% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 19.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 27.2% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -17.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 9.9% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 52.7% | 44.6% | -8.1% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 40.2% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 14.1% | 5.4% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| 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.
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 43.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.7% | 11.7% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 7% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 14.6% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 20.2% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.8% | 43.7% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 9.9% |
| Other | 4.1% | 0.5% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.8% | 94.7% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 81% 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% | 81% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 9.7% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 81% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 11.3% | 7.9% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 67.7% | 37.2% | 30.5% |
| Christian | 24.6% | 46.2% | -21.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northcote Road was 36.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.8% lower than the Sewell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Northcote Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Sewell and the 101st 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 -23.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Northcote Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2025-07-07 | £213,873 |
| 40 Northcote Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2025-03-28 | £249,824 |
| 30 Northcote Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-02-07 | £225,523 |
| 42 Northcote Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-01-02 | £188,658 |
| 44 Northcote Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-09-02 | £254,149 |
NR3 4QF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 3,826 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 | 313 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Road Infant School Angel Road , NR3 3HR | 3out of 4 | 371 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen Gates Primary School Bull Close Road , NR3 1NG | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George White Junior School Silver Road , NR3 4RG | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mousehold Infant & Nursery School Mousehold Avenue , NR3 4RS | 4out of 4 | 813 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 | 566 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL | 2out of 4 | 2,127 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | 2out of 4 | 2,307 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 2,366 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 | 1,777 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 | 3,043 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich School 71A The Close , NR1 4DD | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 1,742 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 2,135 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall School St Faith's Road , Old Catton NR6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 2,183 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thick Shake Lab | 2B Sprowston Road, Norwich | 124 yd | |
| Expresso Cafe | Amelia House, 12 St Georges Street | 141 yd | |
| Danomeys | 72 Magdalen Road, Norwich | 205 yd | |
| Kofra | 1 Bell Road, Norwich | 207 yd | |
| Leslie Terrance Plant Shop And Cafe | 128C Magdalen Road, Norwich | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fat Cat Brewery Tap | 98 - 100 Lawson Road, Norwich | 165 yd | |
| The Stanley | 33 Magdalen Road, Norwich | 196 yd | |
| The Whalebone | 144 Magdalen Road, Norwich | 262 yd | |
| Marlborough Arms | 43 Spencer Street, Norwich | 287 yd | |
| The Rosebery | Lord Rosebery, 94 Rosebery Road | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wall | Store At, 85 Spencer Street | 141 yd | |
| No 1 Kebab And Pizza | 84 Spencer Street, Norwich | 204 yd | |
| Mega Munch And Sea World Fish Bar | 147 Magdalen Road, Norwich | 211 yd | |
| Family Fish Bar | 142 Silver Road, Norwich | 281 yd | |
| China Star | 193 Sprowston Road, Norwich | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 40A Magdalen Road, Norwich | 295 yd | |
| Roys | 77 - 87 Magdalen Street, Norwich | 729 yd | |
| Iceland | 1 - 3 Anglia Square, Norwich | 733 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, 36 - 50 Drayton Road | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road | 398 yd | |
| Sewell Park Academy ST. CLEMENTS HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 616 yd |
| Angel Road Junior School Playing Fields Angel Road | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Waterloo Park PENN GROVE | tennis courts | 852 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Norwich) BARRACK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,060 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 | 78.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.