Clarkson Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR5 8EE is located in the Wensum electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clarkson Road, Norwich, NR5 8EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR5 8TU, NR5 8TA, NR5 8EF, NR5 8ED, NR5 8EG, NR5 8XD, NR5 8TB, NR5 8UA, NR5 8TZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR5 8EE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.7% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.3% | 1.1% | 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.
In the immediate area around NR5 8EE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% 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 | 45.9% | 48.8% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 35.3% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 8.6% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 5.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 35.8% | 42.1% | 6.3% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 37.1% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 14.6% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 3.9% | -5.0% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
In the area around NR5 8EE this area, 28.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.9% | 28.7% | -13.2% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 13.8% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 12.5% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 20.5% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 18.3% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 5.6% | 0.6% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 86.8% | 84.4% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 3.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 88.6% | 84.5% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 4.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 2.3% | -3.4% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 85.3% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 7.6% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59% | 76.7% | -17.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 29.9% | 13.5% | 16.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.6% | 37.2% | 15.4% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clarkson Road was 181.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 301.7% higher than the Nelson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clarkson Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Nelson and the 90th highest crime rate of 441 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Clarkson Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2026-01-16 | £235,924 |
| 27 Clarkson Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2025-09-19 | £240,863 |
| 20 Clarkson Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2025-08-01 | £206,569 |
| 24 Clarkson Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2020-03-09 | £282,528 |
| 49 Clarkson Road, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £94,100 | 2019-04-15 | £93,992 |
NR5 8EE 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 student residents living in NR5 8EE 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 250 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larkman Community First School, Norwich Clarkson Road , NR5 8ED | - not rated | 122 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkman Primary School Clarkson Road , NR5 8ED | - not rated | 169 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich Primary Academy Clarkson Road , NR5 8ED | 3out of 4 | 169 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Primary Academy Gentry Place , NR5 8XZ | 2out of 4 | 458 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Primary Academy Gentry Place , NR5 8XZ | - not rated | 484 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larkman Middle School, Norwich Clarkson Road , NR5 8ED | - not rated | 122 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill View Middle School, Norwich Gentry Place , NR5 8XZ | - not rated | 511 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackdale Middle School, Norwich Bluebell Road , NR4 7LN | - not rated | 1,686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mile Cross Middle School Valpy Avenue , NR3 2EY | - not rated | 2,271 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Middle School Wessex Street , NR2 2SP | - not rated | 3,548 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,278 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlham High School Earlham Road , NR4 7NU | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Victory Academy Middleton Crescent , Costessey NR5 0PX | - not rated | 2,765 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Costessey High School Middleton Crescent , NR5 0PX | - not rated | 2,765 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 2out of 4 | 2,872 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,643 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 | 3,980 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 | 155 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Banks House School Bright House, 51 Wendene , NR5 9HA | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of East Anglia The Registry , University Plain NR4 7TJ | - not rated | 1,918 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 289 Drayton Road , NR3 2PW | - not rated | 2,272 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 2,330 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NR5 Community Hub | Community Centre, Cadge Road | 678 yd | |
| Rasa's Cafe | 31 Earlham West Centre, Norwich | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatoli Social Club | 2D Larkman Lane, Norwich | 242 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree | Dereham Road, Norwich | 656 yd | |
| The Gatehouse | Dereham Road, Norwich | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| O' Yes Kebab | 560B Dereham Road, Norwich | 81 yd | |
| Trawlers Fish And Chips | 562 Dereham Road, Norwich | 81 yd | |
| Peking House | 556 - 558 Dereham Road, Norwich | 81 yd | |
| Larkman Fish Bar | 2A Larkman Lane, Norwich | 242 yd | |
| Yummy Yummy Taste Food | 2D Larkman Lane, Norwich | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 1 Larkman Lane, Norwich | 241 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Primary Academy NORWICH PRIMARY ACADEMY NORWICH PRIMARY ACADEMY CLARKSON ROAD | grass pitches | 143 yd |
| Valley Primary School GENTRY PLACE | grass pitches | 526 yd |
| Valley Primary Academy GENTRY PLACE | grass pitches | 538 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 | 161 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.