Roe Drive is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR5 8BT is located in the Wensum electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich South. This postcode has been in use since 2005-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Roe Drive, Norwich, NR5 8BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR5 8BU, NR5 8BX, NR5 8AQ, NR5 8BQ, NR5 8AR, NR5 8AJ, NR5 8DS, NR5 8DU, NR5 8AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR5 8BT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 52.7% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 51% | 47.3% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NR5 8BT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 58.4% | 63.3% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 25.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.2% | 23.4% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -20.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 10% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 | 46.6% | 45.3% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 38.1% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 12.1% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24% | 16.5% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 13.7% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 12.6% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 29.5% | 14.5% | 16.9% | 12.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 21.2% | -2.4% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.4% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 88.3% | 84.3% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 79.8% 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 | 86.1% | 79.8% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| European Union | 7% | 11.2% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 5.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 79.4% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 12.5% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 1.5% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.3% | 76.7% | -15.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 25.7% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.7% | 37.2% | 19.5% |
| Christian | 28.3% | 46.2% | -17.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roe Drive was 38.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.9% lower than the Nelson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Roe Drive has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Nelson and the 108th lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Roe Drive, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-10-14 | £254,747 |
| 26 Roe Drive, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-09-13 | £197,511 |
| 21 Roe Drive, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-09-02 | £212,407 |
| 72 Roe Drive, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2021-08-26 | £285,556 |
| 4 Roe Drive, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-06-11 | £232,301 |
The percentage of student residents living in NR5 8BT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Other | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 41 |
| Education | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 564 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson Green Primary School Earlham Grove , NR5 8DX | 3out of 4 | 322 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich Primary Academy Clarkson Road , NR5 8ED | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Earlham Infant and Nursery School Scarnell Road , NR5 8HT | 4out of 4 | 720 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Earlham Junior School Scarnell Road , NR5 8HT | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluebell Primary School Lovelace Road , NR4 7DS | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 739 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 3,068 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 3,103 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 3out of 4 | 3,281 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Victory Academy Middleton Crescent , Costessey NR5 0PX | 4out of 4 | 3,567 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,916 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 | 3,171 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Future Education 168b Motum Road , NR5 8EG | - not rated | 842 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of East Anglia The Registry , University Plain NR4 7TJ | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 1,834 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clare School South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU | 4out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NR5 Community Hub | Community Centre, Cadge Road | 376 yd | |
| NANSA | Norfolk And Norwich Scope Association, 200 Bowthorpe Road | 513 yd | |
| Hammerton Court Community Cafe | Julian Hospital, Bowthorpe Road | 674 yd | |
| Rasa's Cafe | 31 Earlham West Centre, Norwich | 928 yd | |
| Bond Street Cafe | 47 Bond Street, Norwich | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiveways Public House | Fiveways, Gipsy Lane | 507 yd | |
| The Gatehouse | Dereham Road, Norwich | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Fish Bar | 306 Bowthorpe Road, Norwich | 325 yd | |
| Britannia Kebab And Pizza House | 78 Cadge Road, Norwich | 376 yd | |
| O' Yes Kebab | 560B Dereham Road, Norwich | 922 yd | |
| Trawlers Fish And Chips | 562 Dereham Road, Norwich | 922 yd | |
| Peking House | 556 - 558 Dereham Road, Norwich | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Foodstore | East Of England Co-Operative Society, Earlham Green Lane | 635 yd | |
| Tesco Express Garage | Tesco Express, Filling Station And Premises | 683 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Primary Academy NORWICH PRIMARY ACADEMY NORWICH PRIMARY ACADEMY CLARKSON ROAD | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| City Academy Norwich BLUEBELL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,007 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 | 54.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.