Langton Close is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR5 8RU 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 Langton Close, Norwich, NR5 8RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR5 8RR, NR5 8RW, NR5 8RS, NR5 8RN, NR5 8NH, NR5 8RP, NR5 8RT, NR5 8NG, NR5 8RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR5 8RU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 51.7% | 48.2% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 48.3% | 51.8% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 8RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.5% 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 | 39.6% | 60.5% | 20.9% | 37.9% | 22.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 25.8% | -12.7% | 44.2% | -18.4% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 7.1% | -5.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 9% | 4.7% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 38.9% | 41.4% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 35.7% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 15.4% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 4.8% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 15.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.4% | 23.7% | -13.7% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 11.3% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 9.8% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 32.9% | 19.6% | 16.9% | 16.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 15.1% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -18.7% |
| Other | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 90.3% | 88% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 6.6% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 87.8% | 87.2% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 1.7% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 87.2% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 4.6% | -0.4% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.6% | 76.7% | -13.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 27.2% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.1% | 37.2% | 18.9% |
| Christian | 25.3% | 46.2% | -20.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 12.3% | 6.0% | 6.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Langton Close was 71.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.7% lower than the Bowthorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Langton Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Bowthorpe and the 200th lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Langton Close, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-07-29 | £238,525 |
| 4 Langton Close, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2021-01-29 | £208,275 |
| 3 Langton Close, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2006-12-21 | £157,354 |
| 4 Langton Close, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £69,950 | 2002-01-10 | £234,780 |
| 2 Langton Close, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £42,000 | 1999-05-21 | £226,333 |
NR5 8RU 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 8RU 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) | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,105 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School Rawley Road , Bowthorpe NR5 9AP | 4out of 4 | 580 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Earlham Infant and Nursery School Scarnell Road , NR5 8HT | 4out of 4 | 940 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Earlham Junior School Scarnell Road , NR5 8HT | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Primary Academy Gentry Place , NR5 8XZ | 2out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich Primary Academy Clarkson Road , NR5 8ED | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,534 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Victory Academy Middleton Crescent , Costessey NR5 0PX | 4out of 4 | 2,290 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 3out of 4 | 3,568 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 4,282 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 4,591 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 | 4,442 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 | 4,579 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 | 831 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Banks House School 55a Norwich Road , NR5 0EQ | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of East Anglia The Registry , University Plain NR4 7TJ | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Hall Specialist Academy Pettus Road , NR4 7BU | 4out of 4 | 2,902 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 3,027 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society Alive Food Hive | 13 Waldegrave, Norwich | 683 yd | |
| Rasa's Cafe | 31 Earlham West Centre, Norwich | 688 yd | |
| Earlham Park Cafe | The Gardens, Earlham Road | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatoli Social Club | 2D Larkman Lane, Norwich | 725 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree | Dereham Road, Norwich | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neptune Fish Bar | 179A Earlham Green Lane, Norwich | 259 yd | |
| Happy View | 173 Earlham Green Lane, Norwich | 278 yd | |
| Bacon \& Burger | Garden Outside 568 Dereham Road, Norwich | 693 yd | |
| BBQ Chinese Takeaway | 28 Earlham West Centre, Norwich | 698 yd | |
| Earlham Pizza House | 32 Earlham West Centre, Norwich | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 1 Larkman Lane, Norwich | 631 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Primary Academy NORWICH PRIMARY ACADEMY NORWICH PRIMARY ACADEMY CLARKSON ROAD | grass pitches | 865 yd |
| Valley Primary School GENTRY PLACE | grass pitches | 1,068 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 | 71.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.