Olive Road is in Norwich and in South Norfolk district. NR5 0AT is located in the New Costessey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Olive Road, Norwich, NR5 0AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR5 0AU, NR5 0LH, NR5 0LQ, NR5 0AS, NR5 0AG, NR5 0LF, NR5 0AA, NR5 0EZ, NR5 0AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR5 0AT has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 50.5% | 47.8% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 49.5% | 52.2% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 NR5 0AT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.8% 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 | 29.7% | 26% | -3.7% | 37.9% | -11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 55.8% | 5.0% | 44.2% | 11.6% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 0.8% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 12% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 36.7% | 44.3% | 7.6% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 33.9% | -5.5% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 18.3% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.9% | 24.1% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.9% | 11.8% | -10.1% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 18.4% | 4.3% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 7.3% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 19.6% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.5% | 17.6% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.7% | 98.6% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
In this area, 97.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98% | 97.6% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 96.2% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23% | 13.5% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Olive Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the New Costessey average.
Olive Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in New Costessey and the 4th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in South Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Olive Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-05-24 | £339,478 |
| 9 Olive Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2022-12-14 | £235,271 |
| 1 Olive Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-08-24 | £214,642 |
| 36 Olive Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2022-07-08 | £250,084 |
| 18 Olive Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2022-04-08 | £367,033 |
NR5 0AT 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.
NR5 0AT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 NR5 0AT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,922 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costessey Primary School Three Mile Lane , Costessey NR5 0RR | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Primary Academy Gentry Place , NR5 8XZ | 2out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School Rawley Road , Bowthorpe NR5 9AP | 4out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich Primary Academy Clarkson Road , NR5 8ED | 3out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's VA Junior School Astley Road , Chapel Break NR5 9LA | 3out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Victory Academy Middleton Crescent , Costessey NR5 0PX | 4out of 4 | 1,647 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 3out of 4 | 2,037 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 2,953 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | 2out of 4 | 4,751 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 4,888 yd | Free schools | 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 | 4,965 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banks House School 55a Norwich Road , NR5 0EQ | - not rated | 661 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Education 168b Motum Road , NR5 8EG | - not rated | 1,739 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of East Anglia The Registry , University Plain NR4 7TJ | - not rated | 3,487 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 3,779 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 3,856 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown | 79 Norwich Road, Costessey | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrons Fish And Chips | 85 Norwich Road, Costessey | 315 yd | |
| New Wok | 198 Norwich Road, Costessey | 332 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab | 71 Knowland Grove, Norwich | 956 yd | |
| Subway @ BP Oval Service Station | 2 Dereham Road, Costessey | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Daily | 200 Norwich Road, New Costessey | 332 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Breckland Park Recreation Ground JERNINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 998 yd |
| Valley Primary Academy GENTRY PLACE | grass pitches | 1,058 yd |
| Valley Primary School GENTRY PLACE | grass pitches | 1,065 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 | 167.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.