Rawley Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR5 9DZ is located in the Bowthorpe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich South. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rawley Road, Norwich, NR5 9DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR5 9DB, NR5 9DA, NR5 0SY, NR5 9DE, NR5 9DD, NR5 9DG, NR5 9DQ, NR5 9DF, NR5 0HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR5 9DZ 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 | 52.8% | 51.4% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.6% | 1.4% | 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 | 31.6% | 31.5% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 49.8% | 15.6% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 18% | 8.9% | -9.1% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 13.6% | 7.7% | -5.9% | 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 | 38.5% | 43.1% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 34.1% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 21.3% | 16.9% | -4.4% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.8% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 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 | 40.4% | 20.2% | -20.2% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 12.6% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 13.9% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 8.4% | 8.0% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 12.2% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 29.4% | 19.3% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 9.2% | 3.4% | -5.8% | 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 7.3% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 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 White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.1% | 79.5% | -15.6% | 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 | 89.2% | 81.6% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 5.9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 8.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 81.9% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 10.5% | 6.7% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 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 Rawley Road was 352.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 325.1% higher than the Bowthorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rawley Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Bowthorpe and the 26th 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 falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 110.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Rawley Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-02-24 | £144,254 |
| 52 Rawley Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2007-06-01 | £231,663 |
| 52 Rawley Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2003-07-31 | £231,990 |
| 52 Rawley Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2002-01-31 | £240,976 |
NR5 9DZ 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 9DZ 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 | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 1,298 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 | 221 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School Rawley Road , Bowthorpe NR5 9AP | 4out of 4 | 221 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Costessey Infant School Beaumont Road , Costessey NR5 0HG | - not rated | 582 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Costessey Infant School Three Mile Lane , NR5 0RR | - not rated | 582 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Primary Academy Gentry Place , NR5 8XZ | - not rated | 793 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 | 837 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkman Middle School, Norwich Clarkson Road , NR5 8ED | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackdale Middle School, Norwich Bluebell Road , NR4 7LN | - not rated | 2,387 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mile Cross Middle School Valpy Avenue , NR3 2EY | - not rated | 3,098 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catton Grove Middle School Weston Road , NR3 3TP | - not rated | 4,315 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 | 1,719 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Costessey High School Middleton Crescent , NR5 0PX | - not rated | 1,719 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlham High School Earlham Road , NR4 7NU | - not rated | 2,034 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 2,112 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 2out of 4 | 2,974 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 | 4,700 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Easton College Easton , NR9 5DX | - not rated | 4,959 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education Ipswich Road , NR2 2LJ | - not rated | 5,018 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Easton & Otley College Easton Campus , Easton NR9 5DX | - not rated | 5,227 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 | 532 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Education 168b Motum Road , NR5 8EG | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of East Anglia The Registry , University Plain NR4 7TJ | - not rated | 2,484 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 289 Drayton Road , NR3 2PW | - not rated | 3,014 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 3,383 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 | 359 yd | |
| Castle Carvery - Clocktower | 26 Jarrold Way, Bowthorpe Employment Area | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cherry Tree | Dereham Road, Norwich | 428 yd | |
| The FDC | Bowthorpe Park, Clover Hill Road | 620 yd | |
| The Crown | 79 Norwich Road, Costessey | 802 yd | |
| Anatoli Social Club | 2D Larkman Lane, Norwich | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway @ BP Oval Service Station | 2 Dereham Road, Costessey | 105 yd | |
| Bacon \& Burger | Garden Outside 568 Dereham Road, Norwich | 581 yd | |
| Neptune Fish Bar | 179A Earlham Green Lane, Norwich | 616 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab | 71 Knowland Grove, Norwich | 632 yd | |
| Happy View | 173 Earlham Green Lane, Norwich | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Daily | 200 Norwich Road, New Costessey | 794 yd | |
| Aldi | 1 Larkman Lane, Norwich | 890 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Fdc Clover Hill Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 622 yd |
| Breckland Park Recreation Ground JERNINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Valley Primary School GENTRY PLACE | grass pitches | 798 yd |
| Valley Primary Academy GENTRY PLACE | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Costessey Junior School THREE MILE LANE | grass pitches | 963 yd |
| The Brook Hotel (Closed) Bowthorpe Employment Area | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 975 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.