Glenda Crescent is in Norwich and in South Norfolk district. NR5 0AZ 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 Crescent, Norwich, NR5 0AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR5 0BA, NR5 0EX, NR5 0BB, NR5 0EZ, NR5 0AX, NR5 0AU, NR5 0EW, NR5 0EY, NR5 0AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR5 0AZ 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 Crescent was 48.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.3% lower than the New Costessey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Glenda Crescent has the 17th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in New Costessey and the 125th highest crime rate of 435 local areas in South Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Glenda Crescent, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-04-25 | £184,621 |
| 36 Glenda Crescent, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-06-10 | £221,853 |
| 24 Glenda Crescent, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-09-29 | £208,023 |
| 23 Glenda Crescent, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,500 | 2021-08-03 | £199,633 |
| 21 Glenda Crescent, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-02-12 | £217,750 |
NR5 0AZ 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 0AZ 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costessey Infant School Beaumont Road , Costessey NR5 0HG | - not rated | 386 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Costessey Infant School Three Mile Lane , NR5 0RR | - not rated | 386 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowland Grove Community First School, Norwich Knowland Grove , NR5 8YB | - not rated | 810 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Primary Academy Gentry Place , NR5 8XZ | - not rated | 846 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Primary School Gentry Place , NR5 8XZ | - not rated | 846 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill View Middle School, Norwich Gentry Place , NR5 8XZ | - not rated | 828 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkman Middle School, Norwich Clarkson Road , NR5 8ED | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mile Cross Middle School Valpy Avenue , NR3 2EY | - not rated | 2,680 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackdale Middle School, Norwich Bluebell Road , NR4 7LN | - not rated | 2,969 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catton Grove Middle School Weston Road , NR3 3TP | - not rated | 3,686 yd | Community 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 | - not rated | 1,817 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Costessey High School Middleton Crescent , NR5 0PX | - not rated | 1,817 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 2out of 4 | 2,127 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | - not rated | 2,127 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlham High School Earlham Road , NR4 7NU | - not rated | 2,575 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,661 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 | 5,192 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Easton College Easton , NR9 5DX | - not rated | 5,373 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banks House School Bright House, 51 Wendene , NR5 9HA | - not rated | 352 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Education 168b Motum Road , NR5 8EG | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 289 Drayton Road , NR3 2PW | - not rated | 2,518 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of East Anglia The Registry , University Plain NR4 7TJ | - not rated | 3,144 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 3,481 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 149 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree | Dereham Road, Norwich | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Wok | 198 Norwich Road, Costessey | 92 yd | |
| Barrons Fish And Chips | 85 Norwich Road, Costessey | 149 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab | 71 Knowland Grove, Norwich | 685 yd | |
| Subway @ BP Oval Service Station | 2 Dereham Road, Costessey | 773 yd | |
| Bacon \& Burger | Garden Outside 568 Dereham Road, Norwich | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Daily | 200 Norwich Road, New Costessey | 92 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Primary Academy GENTRY PLACE | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| Valley Primary School GENTRY PLACE | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Breckland Park Recreation Ground JERNINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 891 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 136.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.