Colman Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR4 7HF is located in the University electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Colman Road, Norwich, NR4 7HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR4 7HB, NR2 3PU, NR4 7HE, NR2 3QP, NR4 7JA, NR2 3PT, NR4 7HX, NR4 7HA, NR2 3SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR4 7HF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 50.8% | 54% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 49.2% | 46% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 7HF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% 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 | 44.9% | 48% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 36.2% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 8.2% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.7% | 49.2% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 33.7% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 12.5% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 6% | 4.3% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 23.8% | 15.6% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 10.4% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 12.6% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.3% | 21.5% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 33.7% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.1% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 92.1% | 86.3% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 4.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 94.7% | 87.7% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 6.6% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 87.7% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 7.5% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.2% | 37.2% | 22.0% |
| Christian | 31.2% | 46.2% | -15.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colman Road was 126.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.7% higher than the University average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colman Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in University and the 145th highest crime rate of 441 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Colman Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2025-07-18 | £225,981 |
| 125 Colman Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2018-04-06 | £274,169 |
| 109 Colman Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,995 | 2016-08-12 | £228,370 |
| 111 Colman Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2014-04-24 | £229,783 |
| 121 Colman Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £34,000 | 2002-01-07 | £109,412 |
NR4 7HF 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NR4 7HF 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Junior School Jessopp Road , NR2 3QB | - not rated | 303 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Jessopp Road , NR2 3QB | - not rated | 318 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Jessopp Road , NR2 3QB | 3out of 4 | 318 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colman Junior School South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU | - not rated | 434 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colman Junior School South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU | - not rated | 434 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackdale Middle School, Norwich Bluebell Road , NR4 7LN | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Middle School Wessex Street , NR2 2SP | - not rated | 1,892 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fairway Middle School Purtingay Close , NR4 6HU | - not rated | 1,986 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkman Middle School, Norwich Clarkson Road , NR5 8ED | - not rated | 2,034 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill View Middle School, Norwich Gentry Place , NR5 8XZ | - not rated | 2,637 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,075 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlham High School Earlham Road , NR4 7NU | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | - not rated | 1,745 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hewett Academy Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | 3out of 4 | 2,385 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,004 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 | 2,236 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Clare School South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU | 4out of 4 | 486 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 855 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Hall School, Norwich Pettus Road , NR4 7BU | - not rated | 905 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Eaton Hall Specialist Academy Pettus Road , NR4 7BU | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Earlham Road , NR2 3RF | - not rated | 1,291 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAAGHOBA | 96C Colman Road, Norwich | 220 yd | |
| Eaton Park Cafe | Eaton Park, South Park Avenue | 382 yd | |
| Moonlight Palace | 9 Earlham House Shops, Earlham Road | 887 yd | |
| Dyrahh Coffee | 16A Earlham House Shops, Earlham Road | 887 yd | |
| JI The Chicken Shop | 11 Earlham House Shops, Earlham Road | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Farmhouse | 50 Colman Road, Norwich | 256 yd | |
| Beehive Public House | The Beehive Public House, 30 Leopold Road | 878 yd | |
| Eats Empire @ The Beehive | The Beehive Public House, 30 Leopold Road | 878 yd | |
| Fiveways Public House | Fiveways, Gipsy Lane | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alias Kebab And Pizza House | 133 Colman Road, Norwich | 149 yd | |
| Fish Inn Colman Road | 144 Colman Road, Norwich | 160 yd | |
| China Garden | 142 Colman Road, Norwich | 165 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 96 Colman Road, Norwich | 256 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 88 Colman Road, Norwich | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Foodstore | 129 Colman Road, Norwich | 155 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 85 - 87 Lovelace Road, Norwich | 719 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | The Co-Operative Food, Earlham House Shops | 887 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Francis Of Assisi Catholic Primary School JESSOPP ROAD | grass pitches | 309 yd |
| Eaton Park SOUTH PARK AVENUE | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 634 yd |
| Heigham Park RECREATION ROAD | tennis courts | 642 yd |
| Recreation Road Sports Centre RECREATION ROAD | grass pitches | 759 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 230.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.