Lavengro Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR3 4RU 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 Lavengro Road, Norwich, NR3 4RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR3 4RT, NR3 4RJ, NR3 4RS, NR1 4HN, NR3 4RL, NR3 1PW, NR3 1PN, NR3 4RX, NR3 4RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR3 4RU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 50.6% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 53% | 49.4% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 4RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% 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 | 43% | 50.6% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 26.4% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -17.8% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.2% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 16.9% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 7.8% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 41.9% | 36.6% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -11.8% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 38.8% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 18.1% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 5.2% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 4RU this area, 29.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.5% | 29.2% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 13.5% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 12.9% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 3.9% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 12.9% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 27.5% | 13.6% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 7.9% | 0% | -7.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 6.2% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 5.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 92.2% | 82.7% | -9.5% | 81.4% | 1.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 84.3% 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 | 90.8% | 84.3% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 84.3% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 10.4% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 1.7% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.2% | 76.7% | -18.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 29.3% | 13.5% | 15.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.7% | 37.2% | 23.5% |
| Christian | 27.4% | 46.2% | -18.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lavengro Road was 102.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.0% higher than the Sewell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lavengro Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Sewell and the 178th highest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 163 Lavengro Road, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2025-05-07 | £123,500 |
| 151 Lavengro Road, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-08-09 | £130,273 |
| 46 Lavengro Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2023-03-24 | £163,457 |
| 129 Lavengro Road, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-08-24 | £151,665 |
| 129 Lavengro Road, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-03-26 | £140,441 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 4,540 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mousehold Infant & Nursery School Mousehold Avenue , NR3 4RS | 4out of 4 | 122 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George White Junior School Silver Road , NR3 4RG | 3out of 4 | 305 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen Gates Primary School Bull Close Road , NR3 1NG | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Clements Hill Primary Academy 50 Le Safferne Gardens , NR3 4AR | - not rated | 994 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road , NR3 3HS | 2out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,107 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 1,345 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL | 2out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | 2out of 4 | 1,907 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 2,200 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 | 1,880 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 | 3,051 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 | 1,227 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 2,302 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 2,586 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall School St Faith's Road , Old Catton NR6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 2,672 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 | 475 yd | |
| Zaks Mousehold Diner | The Pavilion, Mousehold Heath | 483 yd | |
| Nuffield Health \& Welbeing Cafe | Health And Fitness Centre, Barrack Street | 575 yd | |
| Zaks Waterside Grill And Bar | Waterside, Barrack Street | 575 yd | |
| Spurgeons Visitor Centre | H M Prison & Remand Centre, Knox Road | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Robin Hood PH | 84 Mousehold Street, Norwich | 370 yd | |
| The Cottage | 9 Silver Road, Norwich | 529 yd | |
| The Castle Public House | The Castle, 1 Spitalfields | 627 yd | |
| Marlborough Arms | 43 Spencer Street, Norwich | 691 yd | |
| The Leopard Public House / Leopied | 98 - 100 Bull Close Road, Norwich | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Fish Bar | 142 Silver Road, Norwich | 541 yd | |
| Welcome Chinese Takeaway | 105 Bull Close Road, Norwich | 648 yd | |
| Happy View | 69A Ketts Hill, Norwich | 665 yd | |
| Hot Grill Kebab And Pizza House | 28 Bishop Bridge Road, Norwich | 665 yd | |
| Lotus House | 16 Bishop Bridge Road, Norwich | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 40A Magdalen Road, Norwich | 959 yd | |
| Roys | 77 - 87 Magdalen Street, Norwich | 1,000 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Fountain Park THE PAVILION THE PAVILION GURNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 418 yd |
| Britannia Barracks BRITANNIA HOUSE BRITANNIA HOUSE BRITANNIA ROAD | grass pitches | 437 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Norwich) BARRACK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 578 yd |
| Hmp Norwich KNOX ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 660 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.