Abinger Way is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR4 6NA 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 Abinger Way, Norwich, NR4 6NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR4 6NB, NR4 6LU, NR4 6LX, NR4 6LT, NR4 6LJ, NR4 6LR, NR4 6ND, NR4 6JQ, NR4 6EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR4 6NA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 51.9% | 52.3% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 48.1% | 47.7% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 6NA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 72.2% 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 | 17.6% | 15.4% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -22.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.8% | 72.2% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 28.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 8.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 49.4% | 43.4% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 41.1% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 7.5% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 12.3% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
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.
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 56%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.5% | 12.1% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 4.3% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 7.4% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 13.2% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.5% | 56% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 22.2% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.7% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.1% | 89.1% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 85.5% | 86.1% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 6% | 4.6% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 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 | 84.9% | 85.6% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 9.8% | 5.7% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 1% | -7.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 76.7% | 14.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abinger Way was 35.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.9% lower than the Eaton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Abinger Way has the 27th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Eaton and the 98th lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Abinger Way, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-08-25 | £378,378 |
| 3 Abinger Way, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-09-30 | £387,627 |
| 9 Abinger Way, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £438,000 | 2021-06-25 | £467,268 |
| 1 Abinger Way, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2012-11-07 | £426,814 |
| 5 Abinger Way, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2011-09-02 | £396,753 |
NR4 6NA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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.
NR4 6NA 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NR4 6NA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 4,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairway First School Duverlin Close , NR4 6HT | - not rated | 365 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Primary School Duverlin Close , NR4 6HS | 3out of 4 | 370 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Primary School Duverlin Close , NR4 6HU | - not rated | 459 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuckswood Primary School and Nursery Tuckswood Centre , Tuckswood NR4 6BP | - not rated | 1,627 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuckswood First School Allanadale Road , Tuckswood NR4 6BP | - not rated | 1,627 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 | 365 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Harford Community Middle School Locksley Road , NR4 6LG | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackdale Middle School, Norwich Bluebell Road , NR4 7LN | - not rated | 2,725 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Middle School Wessex Street , NR2 2SP | - not rated | 2,996 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakenham Middle School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 3,031 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 | 1,286 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Technical College Norfolk Old Hall Road , NR4 6FF | - not rated | 1,425 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hewett Academy Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | 3out of 4 | 2,188 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hewett School Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | - not rated | 2,188 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,369 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 | 3,501 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Locksley School Locksley Road , NR4 6LG | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Short Stay School for Norfolk The Locksley School , Locksley Road NR4 6LG | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Hall School, Norwich Pettus Road , NR4 7BU | - not rated | 1,585 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Eaton Hall Specialist Academy Pettus Road , NR4 7BU | 3out of 4 | 1,585 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Visiting Teacher Service Central Greenwood Centre , Allandale Road NR4 6BP | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | 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 | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cellar House | Cellar House, 2 Eaton Street | 987 yd | |
| Red Lion | 52 Eaton Street, Norwich | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Wok | 24 Eaton Street, Norwich | 1,027 yd | |
| Eaton Fish Bar | 26 Eaton Street, Norwich | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 2 Church Lane, Norwich | 940 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eaton Primary School DUVERLIN CLOSE | grass pitches | 368 yd |
| Eaton Golf Club SUNNINGDALE | golf | 770 yd |
| Oaklands Recreation Ground CRINGLEFORD PAVILLION AND RECREATION GROUND CRINGLEFORD PAVILLION AND RECREATION GROUND OAKFIELDS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,016 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 | 39.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.