Bristol Road is in Costessey, Norwich and in South Norfolk district. NR5 0UL is located in the Old Costessey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 2008-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bristol Road, Costessey, Norwich, NR5 0UL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR5 0UN, NR5 0UJ, NR5 0UE, NR5 0UF, NR5 0US, NR5 0UB, NR5 0UH, NR5 0UP, NR5 0UR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR5 0UL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.7% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.3% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 27.4% | 40.8% | 13.4% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.2% | 42.4% | -14.8% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 11% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 2.9% | -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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.3%) 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 | 42.8% | 48.3% | 5.5% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 45.4% | 39% | -6.4% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 10.1% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13% | 10.4% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 9.4% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 14.9% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 21% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 36.6% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 2.8% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.3% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 97% | 85.2% | -11.8% | 81.4% | 3.8% |
In this area, 86.2% 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 | 95.2% | 86.2% | -9.0% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 6.2% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 86.6% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 9% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.4% | 37.2% | 14.2% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bristol Road was 26.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.0% lower than the New Costessey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bristol Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in New Costessey and the 188th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in South Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Bristol Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2025-02-03 | £275,777 |
| 14 Bristol Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-10-13 | £286,751 |
| 4 Bristol Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-01-18 | £270,540 |
| 43 Bristol Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-08-12 | £339,138 |
| 10 Bristol Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-06-01 | £296,109 |
NR5 0UL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3,843 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 | 1,408 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey Westend , Old Costessey NR8 5AG | 3out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's VA Junior School Astley Road , Chapel Break NR5 9LA | 3out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Costessey Primary School Three Mile Lane , Costessey NR5 0RR | 3out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bawburgh School Hockering Lane , Bawburgh NR9 3LR | 3out of 4 | 2,055 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 4,463 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 3out of 4 | 4,596 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Taverham High School Beech Avenue , Taverham NR8 6HP | 3out of 4 | 4,691 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,762 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Education 168b Motum Road , NR5 8EG | - not rated | 3,543 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Preparatory School At Taverham Hall Taverham Park , Taverham NR8 6HU | - not rated | 3,957 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of East Anglia The Registry , University Plain NR4 7TJ | - not rated | 4,514 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 | 815 yd | |
| Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service | Fire Service Training Centre, Barnard Road | 939 yd | |
| RS3FIT | 10 Francis Way, Bowthorpe Employment Area | 1,047 yd | |
| Costa | Costa@NEXT, William Frost Way | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Norwich - Dereham Road PFS | 403 Dereham Road, Costessey | 837 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Victory Academy MIDDLETON CRESCENT | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 852 yd |
| Ormiston Victory Academy (Closed) Middleton Crescent | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 949 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 | 82.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 82.4% |
| 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.