William Childerhouse Way is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR5 9LY is located in the Bowthorpe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich South. This postcode has been in use since 2003-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about William Childerhouse Way, Norwich, NR5 9LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR5 9NW, NR5 9NS, NR5 9NN, NR5 9NP, NR5 9NL, NR5 9LJ, NR5 9NX, NR5 9NJ, NR5 9EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR5 9LY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 50.7% | 53.6% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 49.3% | 46.4% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 | 25.3% | 23% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.7% | 48% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 11.7% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 13.1% | 12% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
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 (70.1%) 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 | 33.7% | 38.8% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 31.3% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 20.3% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 7.6% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 7.2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 8.8% | 2.3% | -6.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 30.4% | 26.9% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 8.8% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 10.4% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 14.8% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 31.3% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.7% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% 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% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87.3% | 89% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Arab | 7.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% | 0.6% | 5.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 85.2% 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 | 88.1% | 85.2% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 8.1% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 85.2% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 6.4% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 6.1% | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 20.9% | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around William Childerhouse Way was 19.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.6% lower than the Bowthorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
William Childerhouse Way has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Bowthorpe and the 44th lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 William Childerhouse Way, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £281,000 | 2025-03-28 | £277,126 |
| 18 William Childerhouse Way, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2025-03-25 | £243,595 |
| 17 William Childerhouse Way, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-01-31 | £272,100 |
| 11 William Childerhouse Way, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2023-12-15 | £251,183 |
| 9 William Childerhouse Way, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-08-24 | £259,401 |
NR5 9LY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 9LY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 113 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 2,424 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Break Infant School Thurlby Road , Chapel Break NR5 9LU | 4out of 4 | 459 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's VA Junior School Astley Road , Chapel Break NR5 9LA | 3out of 4 | 467 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clover Hill Infant School and Nursery Rawley Road , Bowthorpe NR5 9AP | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School Rawley Road , Bowthorpe NR5 9AP | 4out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Costessey Junior School Three Mile Lane , Costessey NR5 0RR | - not rated | 1,245 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 | 2,200 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkman Middle School, Norwich Clarkson Road , NR5 8ED | - not rated | 2,299 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackdale Middle School, Norwich Bluebell Road , NR4 7LN | - not rated | 2,849 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mile Cross Middle School Valpy Avenue , NR3 2EY | - not rated | 4,456 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fairway Middle School Purtingay Close , NR4 6HU | - not rated | 5,193 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 | 1,572 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Costessey High School Middleton Crescent , NR5 0PX | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlham High School Earlham Road , NR4 7NU | - not rated | 2,645 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 2,800 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 2out of 4 | 4,267 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 | 3,781 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Easton & Otley College Easton Campus , Easton NR9 5DX | - not rated | 4,058 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 | 1,868 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Education 168b Motum Road , NR5 8EG | - not rated | 2,130 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of East Anglia The Registry , University Plain NR4 7TJ | - not rated | 2,754 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Easton Bawburgh Road , NR9 5EA | - not rated | 3,984 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Hall School, Norwich Pettus Road , NR4 7BU | - not rated | 4,010 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roys Cafe | 11 Bowthorpe Main Centre, Wendene | 293 yd | |
| Namco Funscape | 10 Barnard Road, Norwich | 657 yd | |
| Castle Carvery - Clocktower | 26 Jarrold Way, Bowthorpe Employment Area | 719 yd | |
| Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service | Fire Service Training Centre, Barnard Road | 770 yd | |
| RS3FIT | 10 Francis Way, Bowthorpe Employment Area | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norkie Public House | Norkie, Bowthorpe Main Centre | 293 yd | |
| The FDC | Bowthorpe Park, Clover Hill Road | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Take Away | 9 Bowthorpe Main Centre, Wendene | 306 yd | |
| Happy House | 10 Bowthorpe Main Centre, Wendene | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roys (Wroxham) Ltd | Bowthorpe Main Centre, Wendene | 306 yd | |
| Asda Express Norwich - Dereham Road PFS | 403 Dereham Road, Costessey | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michaels Junior School ASTLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 474 yd |
| The Brook Hotel (Closed) Bowthorpe Employment Area | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 841 yd |
| The Fdc Clover Hill Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 885 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 | 82.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 77.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.82 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.82 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.