Harmer Lane is in Norwich and in South Norfolk district. NR4 7RT is located in the Cringleford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harmer Lane, Norwich, NR4 7RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR4 7RU, NR4 7RX, NR4 7RW, NR4 7RF, NR4 7SA, NR4 7RY, NR4 7SE, NR4 7RS, NR4 7RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR4 7RT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 49.8% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 45.6% | 50.2% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 7RT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.6% 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 | 14.1% | 24.9% | 10.8% | 37.9% | -13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.5% | 58.6% | -8.9% | 44.2% | 14.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 8.2% | 3.9% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 12.2% | 6.7% | -5.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 42.1% | 58.3% | 16.2% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 28.5% | -9.4% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 10.3% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 7RT this area, 9% 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 60.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.1% | 9% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 4.2% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 9.2% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 14% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.4% | 60.6% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 26.8% |
| Other | 3.9% | 0.7% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% 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 | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 95.8% | 82.8% | -13.0% | 81.4% | 1.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 93.7% | 85.4% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 85.3% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 11.9% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.6% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harmer Lane was 33.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.3% lower than the Cringleford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Harmer Lane has the 11th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Cringleford and the 201st highest crime rate of 430 local areas in South Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A Harmer Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2023-11-22 | £473,344 |
| 7 Harmer Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-09-02 | £515,314 |
| 6 Harmer Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2020-07-06 | £728,727 |
| 5 Harmer Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £574,000 | 2018-11-14 | £717,142 |
| 2A Harmer Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2018-05-02 | £419,112 |
NR4 7RT 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 retired residents living in NR4 7RT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 133 |
| Full-Time Employee | 127 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 3,238 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 | 4out of 4 | 447 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Primary School Duverlin Close , NR4 6HS | 3out of 4 | 1,889 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluebell Primary School Lovelace Road , NR4 7DS | - not rated | 1,925 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colman Junior School South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU | 3out of 4 | 2,160 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colman Infant School Colman Road , NR4 7AW | 4out of 4 | 2,342 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 | 2,237 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 2,702 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Technical College Norfolk Old Hall Road , NR4 6FF | 3out of 4 | 3,363 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hewett Academy, Norwich Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | 3out of 4 | 3,717 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hethersett Academy Queen's Road , Hethersett NR9 3DB | 4out of 4 | 4,278 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 | 3,645 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 | 4,385 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 | 1,469 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Hall Specialist Academy Pettus Road , NR4 7BU | 4out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Clare School South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU | 4out of 4 | 2,239 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich High School for Girls GDST 95 Newmarket Road , Norwich NR2 2HU | - not rated | 2,937 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 3,157 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set Your Sights@Cringleford Primary School | Cringleford Primary School, 80 - 88 Dragonfly Lane | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | 52 Eaton Street, Norwich | 783 yd | |
| The Cellar House | Cellar House, 2 Eaton Street | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enjoy Eat | Unit Two, Dragonfly Lane | 732 yd | |
| Planet Wok | 24 Eaton Street, Norwich | 783 yd | |
| Eaton Fish Bar | 26 Eaton Street, Norwich | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 2 Church Lane, Norwich | 879 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Centre THE WILLOW CENTRE 1-13 THE WILLOW CENTRE 1-13 WILLOWCROFT WAY | grass pitches | 534 yd |
| Oaklands Recreation Ground CRINGLEFORD PAVILLION AND RECREATION GROUND CRINGLEFORD PAVILLION AND RECREATION GROUND OAKFIELDS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,091 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 34.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 37.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 37.7 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.84 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.