Southalls Way is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR3 4SJ is located in the Sewell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich North. This postcode has been in use since 2008-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southalls Way, Norwich, NR3 4SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR3 4SA, NR3 4SB, NR3 4RE, NR3 4TR, NR3 4RF, NR3 4RW, NR3 4TP, NR3 4QY, NR3 4RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR3 4SJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents 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 | 45.9% | 48.6% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 54.1% | 51.4% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 4SJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.9% 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 | 39.3% | 48.9% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 32.5% | -11.8% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| 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 | 4.1% | 2.1% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 11% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 40.7% | 43.9% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 41.9% | 37.4% | -4.5% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 14.6% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 20.1% | 19.7% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 11.8% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 12.2% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 7.1% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 16% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 31.1% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 5% | 2.1% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 93.1% | 95.2% | 2.1% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 85.1% 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 | 85.8% | 85.1% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 10.5% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.8% | 85.4% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 6.5% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 3.4% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.8% | 37.2% | 18.6% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southalls Way was 39.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.7% lower than the Sewell average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Southalls Way has the 11th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Sewell and the 111th lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 Southalls Way, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £274,909 | 2024-12-23 | £278,030 |
| 10 Southalls Way, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2022-07-29 | £128,973 |
| 78 Southalls Way, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-01-08 | £314,228 |
| 20 Southalls Way, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2020-08-28 | £176,551 |
| 86 Southalls Way, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-05-24 | £307,789 |
NR3 4SJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 4,377 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 | 182 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mousehold Infant & Nursery School Mousehold Avenue , NR3 4RS | 4out of 4 | 338 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Clements Hill Primary Academy 50 Le Safferne Gardens , NR3 4AR | - not rated | 617 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen Gates Primary School Bull Close Road , NR3 1NG | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road , NR3 3HS | 2out of 4 | 862 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 | 699 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL | 2out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | 2out of 4 | 1,818 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 2,480 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 | 2,043 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 | 3,272 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 | 1,489 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 1,590 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 2,241 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall School St Faith's Road , Old Catton NR6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 2,264 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 2,591 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kofra | 1 Bell Road, Norwich | 429 yd | |
| The Food Vault NR3 | 98 Silver Road, Norwich | 465 yd | |
| Denmark Cafe | 162 Sprowston Road, Norwich | 500 yd | |
| Expresso Cafe | Amelia House, 12 St Georges Street | 522 yd | |
| Zaks Mousehold Diner | The Pavilion, Mousehold Heath | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Denmark Pub | 140 Sprowston Road, Norwich | 469 yd | |
| The Fat Cat Brewery Tap | 98 - 100 Lawson Road, Norwich | 549 yd | |
| Marlborough Arms | 43 Spencer Street, Norwich | 580 yd | |
| The Robin Hood PH | 84 Mousehold Street, Norwich | 625 yd | |
| The Cottage | 9 Silver Road, Norwich | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Fish Bar | 142 Silver Road, Norwich | 317 yd | |
| China Star | 193 Sprowston Road, Norwich | 401 yd | |
| Great Wall | Store At, 85 Spencer Street | 522 yd | |
| No 1 Kebab And Pizza | 84 Spencer Street, Norwich | 555 yd | |
| Dragon City | 222 Sprowston Road, Norwich | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 40A Magdalen Road, Norwich | 792 yd | |
| Aldi | 463 Sprowston Road, Norwich | 918 yd | |
| Roys | 77 - 87 Magdalen Street, Norwich | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Fountain Park THE PAVILION THE PAVILION GURNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Britannia Barracks BRITANNIA HOUSE BRITANNIA HOUSE BRITANNIA ROAD | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| Sewell Park Academy ST. CLEMENTS HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 831 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Norwich) BARRACK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 916 yd |
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road | 921 yd | |
| Hmp Norwich KNOX ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,012 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 | 84.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 51.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 51.5% |
| 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 | 72.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.02 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.02 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.93 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.