Peckover Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR4 7BP 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 Peckover Road, Norwich, NR4 7BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR4 7BH, NR4 7BS, NR4 7BW, NR4 7BY, NR4 7BJ, NR4 7BQ, NR4 7NZ, NR4 7BN, NR4 7BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR4 7BP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 51.1% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 45.6% | 48.9% | 3.3% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 NR4 7BP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.5% 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 | 33.3% | 50.5% | 17.2% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 38.8% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 5.4% | -7.0% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 4% | -6.1% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 45.9% | 46.6% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 38.2% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 11.8% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.3% | 13.6% | -9.7% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 7.3% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 8.6% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 28.9% | 12.2% | 16.9% | 12.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.7% | 35.5% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.9% | 85.9% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 4.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 | 91.2% | 85.1% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 85.1% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 33.7% | 46.2% | -12.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peckover Road was 135.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 254.3% higher than the Eaton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Peckover Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Eaton and the 131st highest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 352.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Peckover Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-12-20 | £287,922 |
| 55 Peckover Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-08-22 | £332,399 |
| 98 Peckover Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-10-05 | £309,802 |
| 100 Peckover Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-08-31 | £266,667 |
| 90 Peckover Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-07-20 | £262,503 |
NR4 7BP 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 student residents living in NR4 7BP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 68 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 2,488 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell Primary School Lovelace Road , NR4 7DS | - not rated | 969 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colman Junior School South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU | 3out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colman Infant School Colman Road , NR4 7AW | 4out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Primary School Duverlin Close , NR4 6HS | 3out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Jessopp Road , NR2 3QB | 3out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hewett Academy, Norwich Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | 3out of 4 | 2,907 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Technical College Norfolk Old Hall Road , NR4 6FF | 3out of 4 | 3,095 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 3,573 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,728 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 | 3,340 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 Specialist Academy Pettus Road , NR4 7BU | 4out of 4 | 495 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| University of East Anglia The Registry , University Plain NR4 7TJ | - not rated | 945 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clare School South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU | 4out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich High School for Girls GDST 95 Newmarket Road , Norwich NR2 2HU | - not rated | 1,982 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 2,081 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Park Cafe | Eaton Park, South Park Avenue | 1,039 yd | |
| UEA Caffeine Helpdesk | The Central Library, The Street | 1,071 yd | |
| The Terrace | Sainsbury Centre For Visual Arts, University Of East Anglia | 1,071 yd | |
| Sportscafe | East Anglian Sports Park, University Of East Anglia | 1,071 yd | |
| Union Coffee Shop | Union House, The Street | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk And Norwich Indoor Bowling Club | 444A Unthank Road, Norwich | 645 yd | |
| The Cellar House | Cellar House, 2 Eaton Street | 835 yd | |
| Red Lion | 52 Eaton Street, Norwich | 936 yd | |
| Scholars | Union House, The Street | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chip Fish Bar And Chinese Takeaway | 11 Parmenter Road, Norwich | 587 yd | |
| Dellacasa | 81 Lovelace Road, Norwich | 785 yd | |
| Planet Wok | 24 Eaton Street, Norwich | 936 yd | |
| Eaton Fish Bar | 26 Eaton Street, Norwich | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Foodstore | 85 - 87 Lovelace Road, Norwich | 785 yd | |
| Waitrose | 2 Church Lane, Norwich | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eaton Park SOUTH PARK AVENUE | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 562 yd |
| Norfolk Bowling Club REAR OF 430 - 440 REAR OF 430 - 440 UNTHANK ROAD | indoor bowls | 604 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 | 109.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.