Rimer Close is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR5 9HZ is located in the Bowthorpe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich South. This postcode has been in use since 2002-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rimer Close, Norwich, NR5 9HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR5 9HY, NR5 9PT, NR5 9PQ, NR5 9HB, NR5 9HG, NR5 9PU, NR5 9HW, NR5 9HP, NR5 9NZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR5 9HZ, 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 9HZ, 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 9HZ 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 Rimer Close was 33.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.2% lower than the Bowthorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rimer Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Bowthorpe and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Rimer Close, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2025-12-18 | £202,781 |
| 5 Rimer Close, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-11-25 | £199,785 |
| 39 Rimer Close, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-02-07 | £310,117 |
| 25 Rimer Close, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-02-07 | £285,889 |
| 16 Rimer Close, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2024-11-29 | £216,257 |
NR5 9HZ 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 9HZ 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,335 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 | 1,184 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Break Infant School Thurlby Road , Chapel Break NR5 9LU | 4out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clover Hill Infant School and Nursery Rawley Road , Bowthorpe NR5 9AP | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School Rawley Road , Bowthorpe NR5 9AP | 4out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Costessey Junior School Three Mile Lane , Costessey NR5 0RR | - not rated | 1,890 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larkman Middle School, Norwich Clarkson Road , NR5 8ED | - not rated | 2,237 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill View Middle School, Norwich Gentry Place , NR5 8XZ | - not rated | 2,346 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackdale Middle School, Norwich Bluebell Road , NR4 7LN | - not rated | 2,349 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mile Cross Middle School Valpy Avenue , NR3 2EY | - not rated | 4,495 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fairway Middle School Purtingay Close , NR4 6HU | - not rated | 4,572 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 | 2,233 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Victory Academy Middleton Crescent , Costessey NR5 0PX | - not rated | 2,314 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Costessey High School Middleton Crescent , NR5 0PX | - not rated | 2,314 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 2,412 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hethersett Academy Queen's Road , Hethersett NR9 3DB | 4out of 4 | 4,509 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easton College Easton , NR9 5DX | - not rated | 4,192 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Easton & Otley College Easton Campus , Easton NR9 5DX | - not rated | 4,470 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education Ipswich Road , NR2 2LJ | - not rated | 5,448 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Future Education 168b Motum Road , NR5 8EG | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of East Anglia The Registry , University Plain NR4 7TJ | - not rated | 2,181 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Banks House School Bright House, 51 Wendene , NR5 9HA | - not rated | 2,214 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Hall School, Norwich Pettus Road , NR4 7BU | - not rated | 3,448 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Eaton Hall Specialist Academy Pettus Road , NR4 7BU | 3out of 4 | 3,448 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roys Cafe | 11 Bowthorpe Main Centre, Wendene | 777 yd | |
| The Genuine Dining Company @ Norwich Research Park | Centrum, Norwich Research Park | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norkie Public House | Norkie, Bowthorpe Main Centre | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Take Away | 9 Bowthorpe Main Centre, Wendene | 748 yd | |
| Happy House | 10 Bowthorpe Main Centre, Wendene | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roys (Wroxham) Ltd | Bowthorpe Main Centre, Wendene | 748 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 | 127 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 181 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.