Glenda Road is in Norwich and in South Norfolk district. NR5 0AX 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 Glenda Road, Norwich, NR5 0AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR5 0AR, NR5 0BB, NR5 0AZ, NR5 0BA, NR5 0BD, NR5 0AS, NR5 0AP, NR5 0AU, NR5 0EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR5 0AX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51.3% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 51.4% | 48.7% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.1% | 31.8% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 49.1% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 7.9% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 9.3% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39% | 37.5% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -10.9% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 40.5% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 19.4% | 5.5% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 1.7% | -3.7% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 31.3% | 24.3% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 13.3% | 2.7% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 14.3% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 7.1% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 15.2% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 23.8% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 6.2% | 1.9% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.6% | 96.2% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 89.4% 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 | 96.9% | 89.4% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 6.4% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 90.9% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glenda Road was 61.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.2% lower than the New Costessey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Glenda Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in New Costessey and the 99th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in South Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Glenda Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-05-23 | £258,758 |
| 20 Glenda Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-09-22 | £260,938 |
| 22 Glenda Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-05-26 | £277,762 |
| 4 Glenda Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-09-30 | £412,251 |
| 2 Glenda Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-03-12 | £446,901 |
NR5 0AX 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 0AX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 75 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Primary Academy Gentry Place , NR5 8XZ | 2out of 4 | 906 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School Rawley Road , Bowthorpe NR5 9AP | 4out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Costessey Primary School Three Mile Lane , Costessey NR5 0RR | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich Primary Academy Clarkson Road , NR5 8ED | 3out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's VA Junior School Astley Road , Chapel Break NR5 9LA | 3out of 4 | 1,828 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 | 1,801 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 3out of 4 | 2,089 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 2,659 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | 2out of 4 | 4,587 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 4,643 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 | 4,701 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 | 5,243 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 410 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Education 168b Motum Road , NR5 8EG | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of East Anglia The Registry , University Plain NR4 7TJ | - not rated | 3,208 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 3,520 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 3,568 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 | 275 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree | Dereham Road, Norwich | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Wok | 198 Norwich Road, Costessey | 211 yd | |
| Barrons Fish And Chips | 85 Norwich Road, Costessey | 275 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab | 71 Knowland Grove, Norwich | 673 yd | |
| Subway @ BP Oval Service Station | 2 Dereham Road, Costessey | 848 yd | |
| Bacon \& Burger | Garden Outside 568 Dereham Road, Norwich | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Daily | 200 Norwich Road, New Costessey | 211 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Primary Academy GENTRY PLACE | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Valley Primary School GENTRY PLACE | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| Breckland Park Recreation Ground JERNINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,014 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 | 128.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.