Notridge Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR5 9BE 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 Notridge Road, Norwich, NR5 9BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR5 9BG, NR5 9BD, NR5 9BJ, NR5 9BL, NR5 9ES, NR5 9BA, NR5 9BP, NR5 9AL, NR5 9EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR5 9BE has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 52.9% | 50% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 47.1% | 50% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.6% | 42% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 35.3% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 10.3% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 9.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.1% | 38.8% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 31.2% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 22.4% | 19.2% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 10% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 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.
In the area around NR5 9BE this area, 33.8% 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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.5% | 33.8% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 10.2% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 9.3% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 7.1% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 14.7% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 20.4% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 5.3% | 4.4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 89.8% | 81.9% | -7.9% | 81.4% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 82.3% 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 | 88.2% | 82.3% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 6.5% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 82.3% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.1% | 76.7% | -14.6% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| No passport held | 24.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Notridge Road was 149.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.8% higher than the Bowthorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Notridge Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Bowthorpe and the 117th highest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Notridge Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2025-01-20 | £187,303 |
| 7 Notridge Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-05-29 | £268,094 |
| 34 Notridge Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-04-08 | £182,489 |
| 7 Notridge Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-01-20 | £247,780 |
| 35 Notridge Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-07-18 | £219,698 |
The percentage of student residents living in NR5 9BE 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 | 58 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 1,604 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 | 384 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School Rawley Road , Bowthorpe NR5 9AP | 4out of 4 | 384 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's VA Junior School Astley Road , Chapel Break NR5 9LA | 3out of 4 | 773 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Break Infant School Thurlby Road , Chapel Break NR5 9LU | 4out of 4 | 940 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Costessey Junior School Three Mile Lane , Costessey NR5 0RR | - not rated | 991 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,338 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkman Middle School, Norwich Clarkson Road , NR5 8ED | - not rated | 1,471 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackdale Middle School, Norwich Bluebell Road , NR4 7LN | - not rated | 2,341 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mile Cross Middle School Valpy Avenue , NR3 2EY | - not rated | 3,592 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fairway Middle School Purtingay Close , NR4 6HU | - not rated | 4,779 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Victory Academy Middleton Crescent , Costessey NR5 0PX | - not rated | 1,667 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Costessey High School Middleton Crescent , NR5 0PX | - not rated | 1,667 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlham High School Earlham Road , NR4 7NU | - not rated | 2,050 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 2,172 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 2out of 4 | 3,530 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easton College Easton , NR9 5DX | - not rated | 4,565 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Easton & Otley College Easton Campus , Easton NR9 5DX | - not rated | 4,838 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School The Old Fire Station , 30 Bethel Street NR2 1NR | - not rated | 5,011 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 | 5,203 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 | 1,086 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Education 168b Motum Road , NR5 8EG | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of East Anglia The Registry , University Plain NR4 7TJ | - not rated | 2,352 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 289 Drayton Road , NR3 2PW | - not rated | 3,531 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Hall School, Norwich Pettus Road , NR4 7BU | - not rated | 3,532 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 221 yd | |
| Roys Cafe | 11 Bowthorpe Main Centre, Wendene | 572 yd | |
| Castle Carvery - Clocktower | 26 Jarrold Way, Bowthorpe Employment Area | 701 yd | |
| Namco Funscape | 10 Barnard Road, Norwich | 914 yd | |
| Country Kitchen Foods Ltd @ Grays Fair Court | Grays Fair Court, 266 Dereham Road | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The FDC | Bowthorpe Park, Clover Hill Road | 435 yd | |
| Norkie Public House | Norkie, Bowthorpe Main Centre | 572 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree | Dereham Road, Norwich | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Take Away | 9 Bowthorpe Main Centre, Wendene | 567 yd | |
| Happy House | 10 Bowthorpe Main Centre, Wendene | 567 yd | |
| Subway @ BP Oval Service Station | 2 Dereham Road, Costessey | 668 yd | |
| Neptune Fish Bar | 179A Earlham Green Lane, Norwich | 718 yd | |
| Happy View | 173 Earlham Green Lane, Norwich | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roys (Wroxham) Ltd | Bowthorpe Main Centre, Wendene | 567 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Fdc Clover Hill Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 434 yd |
| St Michaels Junior School ASTLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| The Brook Hotel (Closed) Bowthorpe Employment Area | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 770 yd |
| Breckland Park Recreation Ground JERNINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Costessey Junior School THREE MILE LANE | grass pitches | 996 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 | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| 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 | 177.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.