Lushington Close is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR5 9AU is located in the Bowthorpe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lushington Close, Norwich, NR5 9AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR5 9DF, NR5 9AS, NR5 9BH, NR5 9AH, NR5 9AX, NR5 9DG, NR5 9AT, NR5 9DD, NR5 9AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR5 9AU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 51.3% | 53.2% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 48.7% | 46.8% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 9AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.8% 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 | 44.6% | 50.8% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 33.5% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 7.7% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.4% | 48.5% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 35% | 37.7% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 8.1% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.5% | 22.8% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 11.2% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 12.4% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.1% | 22% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 22.8% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 5% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 7.3% | 3.3% | -4.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 79% | 87% | 8.0% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 74.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 74.7% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -8.5% |
| European Union | 2% | 15.7% | 13.7% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 5% | 1.8% | -3.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 5.1% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.1% | 74.5% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 9% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 6% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 6.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 4.2% | -2.2% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.7% | 76.7% | -12.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lushington Close was 80.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.5% lower than the Bowthorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lushington Close has the 12th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Bowthorpe and the 220th lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Lushington Close, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2026-03-06 | £250,000 |
| 44 Lushington Close, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-11-28 | £224,758 |
| 6 Lushington Close, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2025-11-14 | £216,767 |
| 4 Lushington Close, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-01-31 | £213,543 |
| 20 Lushington Close, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2025-01-28 | £215,737 |
NR5 9AU 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 9AU 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 | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clover Hill Infant School and Nursery Rawley Road , Bowthorpe NR5 9AP | - not rated | 141 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School Rawley Road , Bowthorpe NR5 9AP | 4out of 4 | 141 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Primary Academy Gentry Place , NR5 8XZ | - not rated | 789 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Primary School Gentry Place , NR5 8XZ | - not rated | 789 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Primary Academy Gentry Place , NR5 8XZ | 2out of 4 | 812 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill View Middle School, Norwich Gentry Place , NR5 8XZ | - not rated | 843 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkman Middle School, Norwich Clarkson Road , NR5 8ED | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackdale Middle School, Norwich Bluebell Road , NR4 7LN | - not rated | 2,147 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mile Cross Middle School Valpy Avenue , NR3 2EY | - not rated | 3,094 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catton Grove Middle School Weston Road , NR3 3TP | - not rated | 4,370 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham High School Earlham Road , NR4 7NU | - not rated | 1,803 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Victory Academy Middleton Crescent , Costessey NR5 0PX | - not rated | 1,911 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Costessey High School Middleton Crescent , NR5 0PX | - not rated | 1,911 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 2out of 4 | 3,138 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 | 4,574 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 | 4,841 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Easton College Easton , NR9 5DX | - not rated | 5,031 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Easton & Otley College Easton Campus , Easton NR9 5DX | - not rated | 5,303 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banks House School Bright House, 51 Wendene , NR5 9HA | - not rated | 729 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Education 168b Motum Road , NR5 8EG | - not rated | 855 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of East Anglia The Registry , University Plain NR4 7TJ | - not rated | 2,235 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 289 Drayton Road , NR3 2PW | - not rated | 3,035 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 3,224 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 | 282 yd | |
| Roys Cafe | 11 Bowthorpe Main Centre, Wendene | 1,071 yd | |
| Castle Carvery - Clocktower | 26 Jarrold Way, Bowthorpe Employment Area | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cherry Tree | Dereham Road, Norwich | 414 yd | |
| Anatoli Social Club | 2D Larkman Lane, Norwich | 699 yd | |
| The FDC | Bowthorpe Park, Clover Hill Road | 726 yd | |
| The Crown | 79 Norwich Road, Costessey | 1,027 yd | |
| Norkie Public House | Norkie, Bowthorpe Main Centre | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway @ BP Oval Service Station | 2 Dereham Road, Costessey | 326 yd | |
| Neptune Fish Bar | 179A Earlham Green Lane, Norwich | 375 yd | |
| Happy View | 173 Earlham Green Lane, Norwich | 403 yd | |
| Bacon \& Burger | Garden Outside 568 Dereham Road, Norwich | 491 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab | 71 Knowland Grove, Norwich | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 1 Larkman Lane, Norwich | 732 yd | |
| Co-Op Daily | 200 Norwich Road, New Costessey | 1,008 yd | |
| Roys (Wroxham) Ltd | Bowthorpe Main Centre, Wendene | 1,063 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Fdc Clover Hill Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Valley Primary School GENTRY PLACE | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Valley Primary Academy GENTRY PLACE | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Breckland Park Recreation Ground JERNINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 865 yd |
| Norwich Primary Academy NORWICH PRIMARY ACADEMY NORWICH PRIMARY ACADEMY CLARKSON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,019 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 | 94.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.9% |
| 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 | 135.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.