Robin Hood Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR4 6BX is located in the Lakenham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Robin Hood Road, Norwich, NR4 6BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR4 6LB, NR4 6BF, NR4 6DB, NR4 6DE, NR4 6BU, NR4 6DF, NR4 6QR, NR4 6BT, NR4 6DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR4 6BX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 54% | 53.6% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 46% | 46.4% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.1% | 39.1% | 10.0% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 35.6% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -8.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 18.6% | 16.4% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 7.3% |
| Widowed | 13.1% | 6.2% | -6.9% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 44.6% | 40.5% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 35.9% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 15.7% | -3.9% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 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 NR4 6BX this area, 28.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.7% | 28.8% | -10.9% | 18.2% | 10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 15.9% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 13.7% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7.1% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 12.4% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.5% | 18.6% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.5% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.6% | 88.4% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 90.6% | 89.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 89.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 6% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 2% | -2.7% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 24.4% | 13.5% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.9% | 37.2% | 21.7% |
| Christian | 26.5% | 46.2% | -19.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Robin Hood Road was 29.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.9% lower than the Lakenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Robin Hood Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Lakenham and the 80th lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161 Robin Hood Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2007-07-20 | £225,967 |
NR4 6BX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 69 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 4,325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuckswood Primary School and Nursery Tuckswood Centre , Tuckswood NR4 6BP | - not rated | 227 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuckswood First School Allanadale Road , Tuckswood NR4 6BP | - not rated | 227 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuckswood Academy Tuckswood Centre , Tuckswood NR4 6BP | - not rated | 227 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery Duckett Close , NR1 2LR | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavell Primary and Nursery School Duckett Close , NR1 2LR | - not rated | 992 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Harford Community Middle School Locksley Road , NR4 6LG | - not rated | 355 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fairway Middle School Purtingay Close , NR4 6HU | - not rated | 1,284 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakenham Middle School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 1,675 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Middle School Wessex Street , NR2 2SP | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackdale Middle School, Norwich Bluebell Road , NR4 7LN | - not rated | 3,286 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 | 677 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | - not rated | 677 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hewett Academy Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | 3out of 4 | 865 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hewett School Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | - not rated | 865 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Technical College Norfolk Old Hall Road , NR4 6FF | - not rated | 1,152 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 | 1,253 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 | 2,519 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting Teacher Service Central Greenwood Centre , Allandale Road NR4 6BP | - not rated | 270 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Short Stay School for Norfolk The Locksley School , Locksley Road NR4 6LG | - not rated | 357 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Centre Greenwood Road , Tuckswood NR4 6BN | - not rated | 362 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Locksley School Locksley Road , NR4 6LG | - not rated | 516 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harford Manor School, Norwich 43 Ipswich Road , NR2 2LN | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express Diner | 11 The Lastings, Sandy Lane | 534 yd | |
| South Harford & Tuckswood | Harford Community Centre, 10 The Lastings | 551 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 4 - 5 The Lastings, Sandy Lane | 750 yd | |
| Notcutts Garden Centre | Daniels Road, Norwich | 800 yd | |
| Aldiss | Unit 2, Hall Road Retail Park | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oak Tree (88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger) | 59 Ipswich Road, Norwich | 415 yd | |
| The Shoemakers | 1 The Lastings, Sandy Lane | 597 yd | |
| East Anglia Tennis And Squash Club | East Anglia Tennis & Squash Club, Lime Tree Road | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ken's Fish Bar | 17 Friar Tuck Road, Norwich | 98 yd | |
| Yuan Feng | 117B Ipswich Road, Norwich | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Foodstore | 19 - 21 Friar Tuck Road, Norwich | 98 yd | |
| Asda | 11 The Lastings, Sandy Lane | 534 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Unit 4C, Hall Road Retail Park | 640 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 4B, Hall Road Retail Park | 640 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 5, Hall Road Retail Park | 857 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harford Park PETERKIN ROAD | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 279 yd |
| Tch Dragons Den Hall Road | artificial grass pitch | 614 yd |
| The Gym (Norwich Hall Road) HALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 619 yd |
| City Of Norwich School EATON ROAD | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Norwich) HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 736 yd |
| East Anglia Tennis And Squash Club Lime Tree Road | squash courts, tennis courts | 873 yd |
| Youfit (Norwich) IPSWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 877 yd |
| The Hewett Academy CECIL ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 910 yd |
| Eaton Golf Club SUNNINGDALE | golf | 936 yd |
| Edith Cavell Academy And Nursery DUCKETT CLOSE | grass pitches | 990 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 | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| 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 | 126.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.