Earlham Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR4 7TF 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 Earlham Road, Norwich, NR4 7TF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR5 8BE, NR5 8HN, NR5 8HS, NR5 8AT, NR5 8HJ, NR5 8AZ, NR5 8HA, NR5 8BA, NR4 7HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR4 7TF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.8% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.2% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NR4 7TF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 75.5% 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 | 60.3% | 75.5% | 15.2% | 37.9% | 37.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29% | 16.9% | -12.1% | 44.2% | -27.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 2.4% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 45.5% | 48.4% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 35.3% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 11.4% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.5% | 12.9% | -10.6% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 6.9% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 8.4% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 26.7% | 47.6% | 20.9% | 16.9% | 30.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 19.6% | 0.2% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 7.8% | 1.8% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 6.9% | 7.4% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 6.7% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 5.2% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 79.7% | 67.2% | -12.5% | 81.4% | -14.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 73.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 73.4% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 6.2% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 16.2% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 10.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.2% | 73.4% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 8.4% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 2.4% | -3.3% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 6.8% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 9% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 76.7% | -10.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 26.8% | 46.2% | -19.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 12.8% | 6.0% | 6.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Earlham Road was 223.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 261.7% higher than the University average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Earlham Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 20 local areas in University and the 57th highest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 561 Earlham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-07-12 | £359,640 |
| 532 Earlham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £622,500 | 2021-10-11 | £640,150 |
| 530 Earlham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2020-10-27 | £662,958 |
| 567 Earlham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-10-02 | £171,455 |
| 563 Earlham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-08-01 | £376,553 |
NR4 7TF 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 7TF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 205 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 894 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Earlham Infant and Nursery School Scarnell Road , NR5 8HT | 4out of 4 | 365 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Earlham Junior School Scarnell Road , NR5 8HT | 3out of 4 | 365 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluebell Primary School Lovelace Road , NR4 7DS | - not rated | 772 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich Primary Academy Clarkson Road , NR5 8ED | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henderson Green Primary School Earlham Grove , NR5 8DX | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 255 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 3,011 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Victory Academy Middleton Crescent , Costessey NR5 0PX | 4out of 4 | 3,538 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 3,557 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hewett Academy, Norwich Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | 3out of 4 | 3,709 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School The Old Fire Station , 30 Bethel Street NR2 1NR | - not rated | 3,313 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education Ipswich Road , NR2 2LJ | - not rated | 3,315 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 893 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Education 168b Motum Road , NR5 8EG | - not rated | 994 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Hall Specialist Academy Pettus Road , NR4 7BU | 4out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Clare School South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU | 4out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 1,847 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NR5 Community Hub | Community Centre, Cadge Road | 545 yd | |
| Earlham Park Cafe | The Gardens, Earlham Road | 564 yd | |
| Rasa's Cafe | 31 Earlham West Centre, Norwich | 598 yd | |
| The Terrace | Sainsbury Centre For Visual Arts, University Of East Anglia | 900 yd | |
| Sportscafe | East Anglian Sports Park, University Of East Anglia | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiveways Public House | Fiveways, Gipsy Lane | 219 yd | |
| Scholars | Union House, The Street | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Kebab And Pizza House | 78 Cadge Road, Norwich | 546 yd | |
| BBQ Chinese Takeaway | 28 Earlham West Centre, Norwich | 583 yd | |
| Earlham Pizza House | 32 Earlham West Centre, Norwich | 583 yd | |
| Dellacasa | 81 Lovelace Road, Norwich | 855 yd | |
| The Little Fish Bar | 306 Bowthorpe Road, Norwich | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express Garage | Tesco Express, Filling Station And Premises | 13 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | East Of England Co-Operative Society, Earlham Green Lane | 62 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 85 - 87 Lovelace Road, Norwich | 855 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City Academy Norwich BLUEBELL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 334 yd |
| Sportspark UNIVERSITY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 747 yd |
| Norwich Primary Academy NORWICH PRIMARY ACADEMY NORWICH PRIMARY ACADEMY CLARKSON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,004 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.