Keable Close is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR5 8JQ is located in the University electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Keable Close, Norwich, NR5 8JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR5 8JD, NR5 8HQ, NR5 8JB, NR5 8HT, NR5 8HY, NR5 8JG, NR5 8AD, NR5 8HU, NR5 8HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR5 8JQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 49% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 47% | 51% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 8JQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.7% 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 | 47.6% | 70.7% | 23.1% | 37.9% | 32.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 18.4% | -16.7% | 44.2% | -25.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 6.2% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 3.6% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 41.3% | 45.4% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 35.5% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 14.4% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.4% | 20.2% | -16.2% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 7% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 7.8% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 42.7% | 26.1% | 16.9% | 25.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 17.6% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 5% | 1.3% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.7% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 88.8% | 82.7% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 85.5% 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 | 89.3% | 85.5% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 5.9% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 4.8% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 85.1% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.4% | 37.2% | 19.2% |
| Christian | 29.7% | 46.2% | -16.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Keable Close was 56.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.1% lower than the University average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Keable Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in University and the 162nd lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Keable Close, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-02-14 | £250,258 |
| 5 Keable Close, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2019-03-28 | £301,076 |
| 7 Keable Close, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2019-01-28 | £320,112 |
| 6 Keable Close, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2018-08-15 | £303,125 |
| 3 Keable Close, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2016-09-02 | £362,925 |
NR5 8JQ 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 8JQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 134 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 825 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Earlham Infant and Nursery School Scarnell Road , NR5 8HT | 4out of 4 | 194 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Earlham Junior School Scarnell Road , NR5 8HT | 3out of 4 | 194 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich Primary Academy Clarkson Road , NR5 8ED | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henderson Green Primary School Earlham Grove , NR5 8DX | 3out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluebell Primary School Lovelace Road , NR4 7DS | - not rated | 1,166 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 | 676 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Victory Academy Middleton Crescent , Costessey NR5 0PX | 4out of 4 | 3,138 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 3,421 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 3out of 4 | 3,784 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 3,922 yd | Free schools | 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 | 3,707 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 | 3,741 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 | 786 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of East Anglia The Registry , University Plain NR4 7TJ | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Banks House School 55a Norwich Road , NR5 0EQ | - not rated | 1,797 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Hall Specialist Academy Pettus Road , NR4 7BU | 4out of 4 | 2,063 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Clare School South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU | 4out of 4 | 2,182 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rasa's Cafe | 31 Earlham West Centre, Norwich | 213 yd | |
| Earlham Park Cafe | The Gardens, Earlham Road | 372 yd | |
| NR5 Community Hub | Community Centre, Cadge Road | 589 yd | |
| The Terrace | Sainsbury Centre For Visual Arts, University Of East Anglia | 984 yd | |
| Sportscafe | East Anglian Sports Park, University Of East Anglia | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiveways Public House | Fiveways, Gipsy Lane | 596 yd | |
| Scholars | Union House, The Street | 984 yd | |
| Anatoli Social Club | 2D Larkman Lane, Norwich | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBQ Chinese Takeaway | 28 Earlham West Centre, Norwich | 181 yd | |
| Earlham Pizza House | 32 Earlham West Centre, Norwich | 181 yd | |
| Britannia Kebab And Pizza House | 78 Cadge Road, Norwich | 589 yd | |
| Happy View | 173 Earlham Green Lane, Norwich | 971 yd | |
| O' Yes Kebab | 560B Dereham Road, Norwich | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Foodstore | East Of England Co-Operative Society, Earlham Green Lane | 431 yd | |
| Tesco Express Garage | Tesco Express, Filling Station And Premises | 436 yd | |
| Aldi | 1 Larkman Lane, Norwich | 867 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City Academy Norwich BLUEBELL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 582 yd |
| Sportspark UNIVERSITY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 789 yd |
| Norwich Primary Academy NORWICH PRIMARY ACADEMY NORWICH PRIMARY ACADEMY CLARKSON ROAD | grass pitches | 809 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 207.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.