Nightingale Drive is in Cringleford, Norwich and in South Norfolk district. NR4 7LR is located in the Cringleford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 2008-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nightingale Drive, Cringleford, Norwich, NR4 7LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR4 7LS, NR4 7JR, NR4 7LJ, NR4 7PS, NR4 7JS, NR4 7JY, NR4 7LU, NR4 7PX, NR4 7JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR4 7LR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 52% | 52.6% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 48% | 47.4% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 7LR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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 | 44.2% | 44.3% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 38.8% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 11% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (92%) 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 | 67.9% | 62.5% | -5.4% | 48.4% | 14.1% |
| Good health | 24% | 29.5% | 5.5% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 6.7% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 7LR this area, 4.6% 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 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.8% | 4.6% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 9.6% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 17.4% | 4.4% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 14.2% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.5% | 49.8% | -0.7% | 33.8% | 16.0% |
| Other | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.6% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 6.4% | 2.2% | -4.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 86.1% | 77.6% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -3.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 76% 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 | 85.1% | 76% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 7% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 10.5% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.8% | 76% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 12.1% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 5.4% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 2.9% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 3.5% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.6% | 37.2% | 14.4% |
| Christian | 32.4% | 46.2% | -13.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 1.3% | 6.0% | -4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nightingale Drive was 17.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.5% lower than the Cringleford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nightingale Drive has the 7th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Cringleford and the 123rd lowest crime rate of 435 local areas in South Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Nightingale Drive, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2022-03-31 | £628,366 |
| 8 Nightingale Drive, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2021-09-30 | £640,491 |
| 6 Nightingale Drive, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £457,500 | 2017-04-21 | £590,681 |
| 7 Nightingale Drive, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2017-03-17 | £507,933 |
| 4 Nightingale Drive, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2013-12-19 | £362,814 |
NR4 7LR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NR4 7LR 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 | 97 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 41 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 3,719 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cringleford CE VA Primary School Dragonfly Lane , Cringleford NR4 7JR | 3out of 4 | 137 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cringleford Prep Woolhouse Way , NR4 7FU | - not rated | 911 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Primary School Duverlin Close , NR4 6HS | 3out of 4 | 2,284 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairway First School Duverlin Close , NR4 6HT | - not rated | 2,298 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfields First and Nursery School, Norwich Lovelace Road , NR4 7DS | - not rated | 2,339 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,282 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fairway Middle School Purtingay Close , NR4 6HU | - not rated | 2,298 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Harford Community Middle School Locksley Road , NR4 6LG | - not rated | 3,670 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkman Middle School, Norwich Clarkson Road , NR5 8ED | - not rated | 3,752 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill View Middle School, Norwich Gentry Place , NR5 8XZ | - not rated | 4,310 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham High School Earlham Road , NR4 7NU | - not rated | 2,656 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 2,762 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 3,181 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | - not rated | 3,181 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Technical College Norfolk Old Hall Road , NR4 6FF | - not rated | 3,622 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 | 4,167 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 | 4,954 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of East Anglia The Registry , University Plain NR4 7TJ | - not rated | 1,959 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Hall School, Norwich Pettus Road , NR4 7BU | - not rated | 2,090 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Eaton Hall Specialist Academy Pettus Road , NR4 7BU | 3out of 4 | 2,090 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Clare School South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU | 4out of 4 | 2,814 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich High School for Girls GDST 95 Newmarket Road , Norwich NR2 2HU | - not rated | 3,479 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set Your Sights@Cringleford Primary School | Cringleford Primary School, 80 - 88 Dragonfly Lane | 65 yd | |
| Burger King | Thickthorn Services, Norwich Road | 1,071 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurant Limited | McDonalds Restaurant, Norwich Road | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enjoy Eat | Unit Two, Dragonfly Lane | 401 yd | |
| Subway @ Thickthorn Services | Thickthorn Service Station, Norwich Road | 1,071 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Centre THE WILLOW CENTRE 1-13 THE WILLOW CENTRE 1-13 WILLOWCROFT WAY | grass pitches | 286 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 | 73.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.62 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.62 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.