Sunningdale is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR4 6AQ is located in the Eaton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sunningdale, Norwich, NR4 6AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR4 6AL, NR4 6AF, NR4 6SN, NR4 6AD, NR4 6AG, NR4 6SE, NR4 6SQ, NR4 6AY, NR4 6SW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR4 6AQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 52.8% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 46.1% | 47.2% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NR4 6AQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 16.1% | 20.6% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70.5% | 62.7% | -7.8% | 44.2% | 18.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 4.5% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 11.1% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 54.9% | 54.1% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 32.4% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 9.1% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 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 NR4 6AQ this area, 9.1% 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 58.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.4% | 9.1% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 7% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 11.5% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 7.3% | -3.4% | 16.9% | -9.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.7% | 58.4% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 24.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 3.5% | -1.4% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.5% | 87% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 80.8% 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% | 80.8% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 8.6% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 81% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 14.2% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 1.2% | -8.2% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 76.7% | 13.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.6% | 37.2% | -6.6% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 10.8% | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sunningdale was 20.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.5% lower than the Eaton average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Sunningdale has the 19th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Eaton and the 47th lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sunningdale, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-10-21 | £550,403 |
| 21 Sunningdale, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2022-10-10 | £632,964 |
| 4 Sunningdale, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2021-12-17 | £550,163 |
| 7 Sunningdale, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2020-10-05 | £700,424 |
| 25 Sunningdale, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2020-08-13 | £694,355 |
NR4 6AQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
NR4 6AQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NR4 6AQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 133 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 3,307 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Primary School Duverlin Close , NR4 6HU | - not rated | 547 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Primary School Duverlin Close , NR4 6HS | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairway First School Duverlin Close , NR4 6HT | - not rated | 644 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colman Infant School Colman Road , NR4 7AW | - not rated | 935 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colman Infant School Colman Road , NR4 7AW | - not rated | 935 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fairway Middle School Purtingay Close , NR4 6HU | - not rated | 644 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Harford Community Middle School Locksley Road , NR4 6LG | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Middle School Wessex Street , NR2 2SP | - not rated | 2,074 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackdale Middle School, Norwich Bluebell Road , NR4 7LN | - not rated | 2,125 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakenham Middle School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 2,414 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | - not rated | 608 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hewett Academy Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hewett School Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | - not rated | 1,617 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Technical College Norfolk Old Hall Road , NR4 6FF | - not rated | 1,932 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education Ipswich Road , NR2 2LJ | - not rated | 1,588 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School The Old Fire Station , 30 Bethel Street NR2 1NR | - not rated | 2,573 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Hall School, Norwich Pettus Road , NR4 7BU | - not rated | 952 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Eaton Hall Specialist Academy Pettus Road , NR4 7BU | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Clare School South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU | 4out of 4 | 965 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich High School for Girls GDST 95 Newmarket Road , Norwich NR2 2HU | - not rated | 994 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Stretton School at West Lodge 1 Albemarle Road , NR2 2DF | - not rated | 1,180 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Golf Club | Sunningdale, Norwich | 349 yd | |
| Notcutts Garden Centre | Daniels Road, Norwich | 777 yd | |
| Eaton Park Cafe | Eaton Park, South Park Avenue | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk And Norwich Indoor Bowling Club | 444A Unthank Road, Norwich | 581 yd | |
| Beehive Public House | The Beehive Public House, 30 Leopold Road | 651 yd | |
| Eats Empire @ The Beehive | The Beehive Public House, 30 Leopold Road | 651 yd | |
| East Anglia Tennis And Squash Club | East Anglia Tennis & Squash Club, Lime Tree Road | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chip Fish Bar And Chinese Takeaway | 11 Parmenter Road, Norwich | 881 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eaton Golf Club SUNNINGDALE | golf | 360 yd |
| City Of Norwich School EATON ROAD | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Town Close School Playing Field Newmarket Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Eaton Primary School DUVERLIN CLOSE | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Norfolk Bowling Club REAR OF 430 - 440 REAR OF 430 - 440 UNTHANK ROAD | indoor bowls | 646 yd |
| East Anglia Tennis And Squash Club Lime Tree Road | squash courts, tennis courts | 944 yd |
| Norwich High School For Girls NEWMARKET ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 991 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.