Morris Close is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR5 9DQ 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 Morris Close, Norwich, NR5 9DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR5 9DL, NR5 9DA, NR5 9BZ, NR5 0SS, NR5 9DZ, NR5 9DN, NR5 0HA, NR5 9DB, NR5 9DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR5 9DQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 51.4% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 52.5% | 48.6% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 27.2% | 31.5% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 49.8% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10% | 8.9% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 8% | 7.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 39.8% | 43.1% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 34.1% | -3.2% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 16.9% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 4.8% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.6% | 20.2% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 12.6% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 13.9% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 8.4% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 12.2% | -3.8% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 29.4% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 6% | 3.4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 7.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.5% | 79.5% | -12.0% | 81.4% | -1.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 81.6% 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 | 93% | 81.6% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 5.9% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 8.3% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 81.9% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 2.8% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Morris Close was 292.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 249.1% higher than the Bowthorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Morris Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Bowthorpe and the 38th highest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 186.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 320.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Morris Close, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-05-07 | £235,000 |
| 9 Morris Close, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-10-28 | £228,145 |
| 4 Morris Close, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-05-11 | £252,886 |
| 3 Morris Close, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2019-03-08 | £203,955 |
| 1 Morris Close, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2018-04-19 | £264,955 |
NR5 9DQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 retired residents living in NR5 9DQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 79 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out 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 VA Infant and Nursery School Rawley Road , Bowthorpe NR5 9AP | 4out of 4 | 357 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Costessey Primary School Three Mile Lane , Costessey NR5 0RR | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's VA Junior School Astley Road , Chapel Break NR5 9LA | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Break Infant School Thurlby Road , Chapel Break NR5 9LU | 4out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Primary Academy Gentry Place , NR5 8XZ | 2out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 2,367 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 3out of 4 | 3,121 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 5,070 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 5,119 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 | 5,012 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 | 5,314 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 | 705 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Education 168b Motum Road , NR5 8EG | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of East Anglia The Registry , University Plain NR4 7TJ | - not rated | 2,671 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 3,686 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Hall Specialist Academy Pettus Road , NR4 7BU | 4out of 4 | 3,790 yd | Academy special converter | 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 | 312 yd | |
| Castle Carvery - Clocktower | 26 Jarrold Way, Bowthorpe Employment Area | 807 yd | |
| Roys Cafe | 11 Bowthorpe Main Centre, Wendene | 984 yd | |
| Country Kitchen Foods Ltd @ Grays Fair Court | Grays Fair Court, 266 Dereham Road | 1,018 yd | |
| Namco Funscape | 10 Barnard Road, Norwich | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The FDC | Bowthorpe Park, Clover Hill Road | 450 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree | Dereham Road, Norwich | 600 yd | |
| The Crown | 79 Norwich Road, Costessey | 845 yd | |
| Norkie Public House | Norkie, Bowthorpe Main Centre | 984 yd | |
| Anatoli Social Club | 2D Larkman Lane, Norwich | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway @ BP Oval Service Station | 2 Dereham Road, Costessey | 242 yd | |
| Neptune Fish Bar | 179A Earlham Green Lane, Norwich | 727 yd | |
| Bacon \& Burger | Garden Outside 568 Dereham Road, Norwich | 751 yd | |
| Happy View | 173 Earlham Green Lane, Norwich | 757 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab | 71 Knowland Grove, Norwich | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Daily | 200 Norwich Road, New Costessey | 853 yd | |
| Roys (Wroxham) Ltd | Bowthorpe Main Centre, Wendene | 988 yd | |
| Aldi | 1 Larkman Lane, Norwich | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Fdc Clover Hill Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 452 yd |
| Breckland Park Recreation Ground JERNINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 513 yd |
| The Brook Hotel (Closed) Bowthorpe Employment Area | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 803 yd |
| Costessey Junior School THREE MILE LANE | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Valley Primary School GENTRY PLACE | grass pitches | 965 yd |
| St Michaels Junior School ASTLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,000 yd |
| Valley Primary Academy GENTRY PLACE | grass pitches | 1,004 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 7.7% |
| Median download speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.