Hempsted Mews is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR5 9NL is located in the Bowthorpe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich South. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hempsted Mews, Norwich, NR5 9NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR5 9EZ, NR5 9NJ, NR5 9NW, NR5 9NX, NR5 9NT, NR5 9NP, NR5 9LY, NR5 9LX, NR5 9LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR5 9NL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.7% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.3% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 41.2% | 41.3% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 43.4% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.3% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 10.7% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.5% | 48.2% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 33.6% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 13.1% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 17.1% | 15.8% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 11.6% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 15.5% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 15.5% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 35.4% | 2.1% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 4% | 0.9% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.6% | 86.8% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 5.4% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 88.2% | 82.5% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 7.4% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 82.8% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 9.8% | 6.5% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 0.5% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.7% | 37.2% | 12.5% |
| Christian | 31.3% | 46.2% | -14.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hempsted Mews was 60.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.2% lower than the Bowthorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hempsted Mews has the 16th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Bowthorpe and the 183rd lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Hempsted Mews, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-01-23 | £295,750 |
| 3 Hempsted Mews, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2017-09-11 | £338,333 |
| 3 Hempsted Mews, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2011-07-15 | £366,034 |
| 3 Hempsted Mews, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2008-04-30 | £326,647 |
| 4 Hempsted Mews, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2005-06-08 | £297,050 |
| Full-Time Employee | 171 |
| Part-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Human health and social work activities | 49 |
| Education | 42 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 2,603 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 | 374 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's VA Junior School Astley Road , Chapel Break NR5 9LA | 3out of 4 | 457 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 |
| Costessey Primary School Three Mile Lane , Costessey NR5 0RR | 3out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clover Hill Infant School and Nursery Rawley Road , Bowthorpe NR5 9AP | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,345 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkman Middle School, Norwich Clarkson Road , NR5 8ED | - not rated | 2,475 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackdale Middle School, Norwich Bluebell Road , NR4 7LN | - not rated | 3,048 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mile Cross Middle School Valpy Avenue , NR3 2EY | - not rated | 4,607 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fairway Middle School Purtingay Close , NR4 6HU | - not rated | 5,386 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 | 1,473 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Costessey High School Middleton Crescent , NR5 0PX | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlham High School Earlham Road , NR4 7NU | - not rated | 2,844 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 2,999 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 2out of 4 | 4,338 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 | 3,589 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Easton & Otley College Easton Campus , Easton NR9 5DX | - not rated | 3,865 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 | 1,973 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Education 168b Motum Road , NR5 8EG | - not rated | 2,305 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of East Anglia The Registry , University Plain NR4 7TJ | - not rated | 2,949 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Easton Bawburgh Road , NR9 5EA | - not rated | 3,787 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Hall School, Norwich Pettus Road , NR4 7BU | - not rated | 4,207 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 | 467 yd | |
| Namco Funscape | 10 Barnard Road, Norwich | 602 yd | |
| Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service | Fire Service Training Centre, Barnard Road | 629 yd | |
| Castle Carvery - Clocktower | 26 Jarrold Way, Bowthorpe Employment Area | 734 yd | |
| RS3FIT | 10 Francis Way, Bowthorpe Employment Area | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norkie Public House | Norkie, Bowthorpe Main Centre | 467 yd | |
| The FDC | Bowthorpe Park, Clover Hill Road | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Take Away | 9 Bowthorpe Main Centre, Wendene | 487 yd | |
| Happy House | 10 Bowthorpe Main Centre, Wendene | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roys (Wroxham) Ltd | Bowthorpe Main Centre, Wendene | 487 yd | |
| Asda Express Norwich - Dereham Road PFS | 403 Dereham Road, Costessey | 934 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michaels Junior School ASTLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 466 yd |
| The Brook Hotel (Closed) Bowthorpe Employment Area | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 844 yd |
| The Fdc Clover Hill Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 968 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 250.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.