Mardle Street is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR5 9HU is located in the Bowthorpe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich South. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mardle Street, Norwich, NR5 9HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR5 9HX, NR5 9HW, NR5 9HB, NR5 9HP, NR5 9HR, NR5 9HY, NR5 9HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR5 9HU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 51.4% | 52.4% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 48.6% | 47.6% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 9HU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.7% 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 | 49% | 71.7% | 22.7% | 37.9% | 33.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 21.3% | -19.1% | 44.2% | -22.9% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9% | 4.6% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (93.5%) 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 | 64.3% | 55.4% | -8.9% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 38.1% | 9.3% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 4.4% | 4.7% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -8.0% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 9HU this area, 4.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.3% | 4.8% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 3% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 8.2% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.4% | 44.8% | 24.4% | 16.9% | 27.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.8% | 36.7% | -11.1% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 4.9% | 0.6% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 64.6% | 74.9% | 10.3% | 81.4% | -6.5% |
| Arab | 13.8% | 2.6% | -11.2% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 69.4% 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 | 62.7% | 69.4% | 6.7% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 9.6% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 2.6% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.6% | 12.2% | -10.4% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.1% | 70% | 7.9% | 83.2% | -13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 9.4% | 11.5% | 2.1% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 11% | 4.2% | -6.8% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 7.3% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mardle Street was 28.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.9% lower than the Bowthorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mardle Street has the 9th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Bowthorpe and the 77th lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 68.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mardle Street, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-03-11 | £263,325 |
| 4 Mardle Street, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2025-01-14 | £349,807 |
| 45 Mardle Street, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-12-20 | £326,348 |
| 31 Mardle Street, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-10-18 | £307,819 |
| 39 Mardle Street, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-01-22 | £299,911 |
NR5 9HU 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 9HU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 115 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 2,473 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's VA Junior School Astley Road , Chapel Break NR5 9LA | 3out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Break Infant School Thurlby Road , Chapel Break NR5 9LU | 4out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School Rawley Road , Bowthorpe NR5 9AP | 4out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Earlham Infant and Nursery School Scarnell Road , NR5 8HT | 4out of 4 | 2,047 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Earlham Junior School Scarnell Road , NR5 8HT | 3out of 4 | 2,047 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,428 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Victory Academy Middleton Crescent , Costessey NR5 0PX | 4out of 4 | 2,590 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hethersett Academy Queen's Road , Hethersett NR9 3DB | 4out of 4 | 4,247 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 4,860 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 3out of 4 | 4,905 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education Ipswich Road , NR2 2LJ | - not rated | 5,417 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of East Anglia The Registry , University Plain NR4 7TJ | - not rated | 2,100 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Education 168b Motum Road , NR5 8EG | - not rated | 2,236 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Banks House School 55a Norwich Road , NR5 0EQ | - not rated | 2,465 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Hall Specialist Academy Pettus Road , NR4 7BU | 4out of 4 | 3,356 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Clare School South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU | 4out of 4 | 3,765 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Genuine Dining Company @ Norwich Research Park | Centrum, Norwich Research Park | 701 yd | |
| Quadram Cafe | Quadram Institute, James Watson Road | 1,054 yd | |
| Catering \& Hospitality Bob Champion Research & Education Bui | Bob Champion Research And Educational Building, Rosalind Franklin Road | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Take Away | 9 Bowthorpe Main Centre, Wendene | 1,070 yd | |
| Happy House | 10 Bowthorpe Main Centre, Wendene | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roys (Wroxham) Ltd | Bowthorpe Main Centre, Wendene | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of East Anglia Sports Ground COLNEY LANE | grass pitches | 984 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 | 62.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.