Vanguard Chase is in Costessey, Norwich and in South Norfolk district. NR5 0UG is located in the Old Costessey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 2008-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vanguard Chase, Costessey, Norwich, NR5 0UG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR5 0UH, NR5 0UP, NR5 0UF, NR5 0UD, NR5 0UR, NR5 0TR, NR5 0UQ, NR5 0UE, NR5 0US.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR5 0UG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.8% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.2% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 29.6% | 39.8% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 42.2% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 11.4% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 2.8% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (95.7%) 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 | 57% | 64.6% | 7.6% | 48.4% | 16.2% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 31.1% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 4% | -5.4% | 12.7% | -8.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 0.3% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around NR5 0UG this area, 8% 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 43.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.3% | 8% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 6.6% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 12.2% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 24% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.6% | 43.4% | 1.8% | 33.8% | 9.6% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 5.8% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 95.6% | 76.5% | -19.1% | 81.4% | -4.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 76.3% 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 | 90.6% | 76.3% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 7.1% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 5.8% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 76.3% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 11.1% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 2.5% | -5.4% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 33.6% | 46.2% | -12.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vanguard Chase was 95.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.3% lower than the Cringleford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vanguard Chase has the 6th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Cringleford and the 45th highest crime rate of 436 local areas in South Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Vanguard Chase, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2026-02-23 | £320,000 |
| 85 Vanguard Chase, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2026-01-29 | £248,882 |
| 97 Vanguard Chase, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-09-19 | £180,246 |
| 87 Vanguard Chase, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2025-07-23 | £218,226 |
| 89 Vanguard Chase, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-07-11 | £225,233 |
NR5 0UG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 0UG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 146 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 3,576 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Break Infant School Thurlby Road , Chapel Break NR5 9LU | 4out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's VA Junior School Astley Road , Chapel Break NR5 9LA | 3out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Costessey Junior School Three Mile Lane , Costessey NR5 0RR | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Costessey Primary School Three Mile Lane , Costessey NR5 0RR | 3out of 4 | 1,507 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey Westend , Old Costessey NR8 5AG | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 3,128 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkman Middle School, Norwich Clarkson Road , NR5 8ED | - not rated | 3,438 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackdale Middle School, Norwich Bluebell Road , NR4 7LN | - not rated | 4,243 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mile Cross Middle School Valpy Avenue , NR3 2EY | - not rated | 5,337 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 | 1,040 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Costessey High School Middleton Crescent , NR5 0PX | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlham High School Earlham Road , NR4 7NU | - not rated | 4,006 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 4,146 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 2out of 4 | 4,561 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easton College Easton , NR9 5DX | - not rated | 2,679 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Easton & Otley College Easton Campus , Easton NR9 5DX | - not rated | 2,939 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 | 2,574 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Easton Bawburgh Road , NR9 5EA | - not rated | 2,753 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Education 168b Motum Road , NR5 8EG | - not rated | 3,275 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lighthouse Easton House, 107 Dereham Road , Easton NR9 5ES | - not rated | 3,608 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of East Anglia The Registry , University Plain NR4 7TJ | - not rated | 4,166 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bistro @ Kettle Foods | 38 Barnard Road, Norwich | 661 yd | |
| Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service | Fire Service Training Centre, Barnard Road | 766 yd | |
| RS3FIT | 10 Francis Way, Bowthorpe Employment Area | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Norwich - Dereham Road PFS | 403 Dereham Road, Costessey | 761 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Victory Academy MIDDLETON CRESCENT | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 915 yd |
| Ormiston Victory Academy (Closed) Middleton Crescent | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,038 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 | 98.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 58.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 58.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 58.6% |
| 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 | 1.7% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.