Silver Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR3 4TE 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 Silver Road, Norwich, NR3 4TE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR3 4RH, NR3 4TD, NR3 4PL, NR3 1ND, NR3 4PP, NR3 4PJ, NR3 4RQ, NR3 4AB, NR3 4TY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR3 4TE 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 | 46.5% | 48.6% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 53.5% | 51.4% | -2.1% | 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 4TE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.8% 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 | 51.5% | 65.8% | 14.3% | 37.9% | 27.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 21.2% | -12.8% | 44.2% | -23.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 9.3% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.6% | 45% | -7.6% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 40.3% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 11.4% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 4TE this area, 8.7% 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 43.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.5% | 8.7% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 5.6% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.2% | 13.8% | -8.4% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 20.9% | 11.6% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.6% | 43.4% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 9.6% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.6% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 94.3% | 90% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
In this area, 80.2% 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 | 89% | 80.2% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 12.7% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 81% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.1% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.1% | 37.2% | 24.9% |
| Christian | 28.4% | 46.2% | -17.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silver Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Sewell average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Silver Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-10-16 | £146,495 |
| 96 Silver Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-07-11 | £177,023 |
| 84 Silver Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2023-06-29 | £162,280 |
| 88 Silver Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £83,500 | 2012-03-16 | £150,423 |
| 80 Silver Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2010-09-30 | £177,536 |
NR3 4TE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 4TE 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 | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 4,071 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magdalen Gates Primary School Bull Close Road , NR3 1NG | 3out of 4 | 221 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George White Junior School Silver Road , NR3 4RG | 3out of 4 | 301 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mousehold Infant & Nursery School Mousehold Avenue , NR3 4RS | 4out of 4 | 519 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road , NR3 3HS | 2out of 4 | 708 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 | 922 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL | 2out of 4 | 1,916 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | 2out of 4 | 2,260 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 | 1,582 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 | 2,818 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 | 1,068 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 2,163 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall School St Faith's Road , Old Catton NR6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 2,560 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 | 5 yd | |
| Expresso Cafe | Amelia House, 12 St Georges Street | 312 yd | |
| The Plasterers Arms | 43 Cowgate, Norwich | 432 yd | |
| The Street Cafe | 145 - 147 Magdalen Street, Norwich | 448 yd | |
| Urban Lounge | 31 Magdalen Road, Norwich | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottage | 9 Silver Road, Norwich | 206 yd | |
| Marlborough Arms | 43 Spencer Street, Norwich | 229 yd | |
| The Leopard Public House / Leopied | 98 - 100 Bull Close Road, Norwich | 310 yd | |
| The Robin Hood PH | 84 Mousehold Street, Norwich | 322 yd | |
| The Artichoke | 1 Magdalen Road, Norwich | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Fish Bar | 142 Silver Road, Norwich | 245 yd | |
| Star Fish Bar | 2 Silver Street, Norwich | 264 yd | |
| No 1 Kebab And Pizza | 84 Spencer Street, Norwich | 276 yd | |
| Welcome Chinese Takeaway | 105 Bull Close Road, Norwich | 278 yd | |
| Great Wall | Store At, 85 Spencer Street | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 40A Magdalen Road, Norwich | 499 yd | |
| Roys | 77 - 87 Magdalen Street, Norwich | 584 yd | |
| Iceland | 1 - 3 Anglia Square, Norwich | 658 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Norwich) BARRACK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 619 yd |
| Angel Road Junior School Angel Road | 823 yd | |
| The Fountain Park THE PAVILION THE PAVILION GURNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 867 yd |
| Britannia Barracks BRITANNIA HOUSE BRITANNIA HOUSE BRITANNIA ROAD | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Norwich School 69-71A 69-71A THE CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 912 yd |
| Sewell Park Academy ST. CLEMENTS HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,011 yd |
| Angel Road Junior School Playing Fields Angel Road | grass pitches | 1,036 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.