Mousehold Avenue is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR3 4RH 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 Mousehold Avenue, Norwich, NR3 4RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR3 4RQ, NR3 4TE, NR3 4TF, NR3 4PP, NR3 4AB, NR3 4TD, NR3 4PT, NR3 4PL, NR3 1ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR3 4RH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 51.1% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 51.6% | 48.9% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 4RH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.7% 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 | 60% | 59.7% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 21.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.6% | 22.9% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -21.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 12% | 12.6% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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% | 48.9% | -3.8% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 33.6% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 11.8% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 16.8% | 10.8% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 7.8% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 15.5% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 21.1% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.2% | 41.4% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 7.6% |
| Other | 4% | 0.4% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.1% | 91.4% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 10.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 91.9% | 88.2% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 6.8% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 88.5% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.7% | 37.2% | 26.5% |
| Christian | 29.5% | 46.2% | -16.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mousehold Avenue was 42.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.9% lower than the Sewell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mousehold Avenue has the 12th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Sewell and the 118th lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -92.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Mousehold Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £59,000 | 1995-03-03 | £402,757 |
NR3 4RH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 4,114 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George White Junior School Silver Road , NR3 4RG | 3out of 4 | 231 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen Gates Primary School Bull Close Road , NR3 1NG | 3out of 4 | 281 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mousehold Infant & Nursery School Mousehold Avenue , NR3 4RS | 4out of 4 | 468 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road , NR3 3HS | 2out of 4 | 710 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Road Infant School Angel Road , NR3 3HR | 3out of 4 | 777 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 | 870 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL | 2out of 4 | 1,861 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 2,124 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | 2out of 4 | 2,190 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 | 1,656 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 | 2,892 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 | 1,136 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 1,906 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 2,228 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall School St Faith's Road , Old Catton NR6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 2,506 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Vault NR3 | 98 Silver Road, Norwich | 77 yd | |
| Expresso Cafe | Amelia House, 12 St Georges Street | 306 yd | |
| Kofra | 1 Bell Road, Norwich | 469 yd | |
| Urban Lounge | 31 Magdalen Road, Norwich | 496 yd | |
| The Plasterers Arms | 43 Cowgate, Norwich | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough Arms | 43 Spencer Street, Norwich | 259 yd | |
| The Cottage | 9 Silver Road, Norwich | 274 yd | |
| The Robin Hood PH | 84 Mousehold Street, Norwich | 353 yd | |
| The Leopard Public House / Leopied | 98 - 100 Bull Close Road, Norwich | 380 yd | |
| The Artichoke | 1 Magdalen Road, Norwich | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Fish Bar | 142 Silver Road, Norwich | 190 yd | |
| No 1 Kebab And Pizza | 84 Spencer Street, Norwich | 286 yd | |
| Great Wall | Store At, 85 Spencer Street | 306 yd | |
| Star Fish Bar | 2 Silver Street, Norwich | 330 yd | |
| Welcome Chinese Takeaway | 105 Bull Close Road, Norwich | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 40A Magdalen Road, Norwich | 525 yd | |
| Roys | 77 - 87 Magdalen Street, Norwich | 654 yd | |
| Iceland | 1 - 3 Anglia Square, Norwich | 725 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Norwich) BARRACK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 659 yd |
| The Fountain Park THE PAVILION THE PAVILION GURNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road | 817 yd | |
| Britannia Barracks BRITANNIA HOUSE BRITANNIA HOUSE BRITANNIA ROAD | grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Sewell Park Academy ST. CLEMENTS HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 966 yd |
| Norwich School 69-71A 69-71A THE CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 984 yd |
| Angel Road Junior School Playing Fields Angel Road | grass pitches | 1,048 yd |
| Hmp Norwich KNOX ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,086 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.