Knowland Grove is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR5 8YB 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 Knowland Grove, Norwich, NR5 8YB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR5 8YA, NR5 8YD, NR5 8XZ, NR5 8YW, NR5 0DW, NR5 8YN, NR5 8YL, NR5 0DN, NR5 8YP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR5 8YB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 44.7% | 49.3% | 4.6% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 55.3% | 50.7% | -4.6% | 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 8YB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.5% 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% | 48.5% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 30.3% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 12.1% | -4.0% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 41.8% | 37.5% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -10.9% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 34.8% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 18.4% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 7.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 8YB this area, 29.6% 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 15.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.4% | 29.6% | -16.8% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 21% | 3.3% | 9.6% | 11.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 15.5% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 6% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 11.2% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.4% | 15.5% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -18.3% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.9% | 86.5% | -8.4% | 81.4% | 5.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 85.1% 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 | 92.8% | 85.1% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 86.3% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 7.2% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.5% | 76.7% | -13.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 29% | 13.5% | 15.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.9% | 37.2% | 15.7% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knowland Grove was 186.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 296.1% higher than the Nelson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Knowland Grove has the 8th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Nelson and the 85th highest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 125.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 36.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 171 Knowland Grove, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-07-29 | £111,272 |
| 171 Knowland Grove, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2019-06-13 | £107,367 |
| 129 Knowland Grove, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2016-03-30 | £96,866 |
| 171 Knowland Grove, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2014-09-26 | £110,812 |
| 127 Knowland Grove, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2010-03-18 | £95,964 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 4out of 4 | 958 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Primary Academy Gentry Place , NR5 8XZ | 2out of 4 | 255 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School Rawley Road , Bowthorpe NR5 9AP | 4out of 4 | 772 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich Primary Academy Clarkson Road , NR5 8ED | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henderson Green Primary School Earlham Grove , NR5 8DX | 3out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Earlham Infant and Nursery School Scarnell Road , NR5 8HT | 4out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,971 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Victory Academy Middleton Crescent , Costessey NR5 0PX | 4out of 4 | 2,150 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 3out of 4 | 2,488 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 4,233 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | 2out of 4 | 4,422 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,222 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 | 4,656 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 388 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Education 168b Motum Road , NR5 8EG | - not rated | 757 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of East Anglia The Registry , University Plain NR4 7TJ | - not rated | 2,528 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 2,988 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 3,070 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cherry Tree | Dereham Road, Norwich | 356 yd | |
| Anatoli Social Club | 2D Larkman Lane, Norwich | 471 yd | |
| The Crown | 79 Norwich Road, Costessey | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Kebab | 71 Knowland Grove, Norwich | 103 yd | |
| Bacon \& Burger | Garden Outside 568 Dereham Road, Norwich | 388 yd | |
| Larkman Fish Bar | 2A Larkman Lane, Norwich | 471 yd | |
| Yummy Yummy Taste Food | 2D Larkman Lane, Norwich | 471 yd | |
| Peking House | 556 - 558 Dereham Road, Norwich | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 1 Larkman Lane, Norwich | 625 yd | |
| Co-Op Daily | 200 Norwich Road, New Costessey | 711 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Primary School GENTRY PLACE | grass pitches | 95 yd |
| Valley Primary Academy GENTRY PLACE | grass pitches | 116 yd |
| Norwich Primary Academy NORWICH PRIMARY ACADEMY NORWICH PRIMARY ACADEMY CLARKSON ROAD | grass pitches | 751 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.