Yarrington Way is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR5 9PL is located in the Bowthorpe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich South. This postcode has been in use since 2002-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Yarrington Way, Norwich, NR5 9PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR5 9PN, NR5 9NR, NR5 9NG, NR5 9PE, NR5 9LZ, NR5 9JB, NR5 9PA, NR5 9NE, NR5 9NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR5 9PL has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46% | 49% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 54% | 51% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 37.4% | 37.6% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 46.8% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.8% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) 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 | 47.3% | 44.9% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 40.8% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 8% | 11.5% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 15.7% | 17.9% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 9.4% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 15.2% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 17.3% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 32.6% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.3% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.7% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 4% | 7.9% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 4.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 81.8% | 76.7% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -4.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 77.6% 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 | 79.1% | 77.6% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 6.5% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.6% | 11.1% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.2% | 77.4% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 11.5% | 5.9% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 4.1% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 4.8% | 0.1% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yarrington Way was 17.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.9% lower than the Bowthorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Yarrington Way has the 4th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Bowthorpe and the 44th lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Document House Yarrington Way, Norwich, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £1,656,000 | 2013-12-06 | £2,299,727 |
NR5 9PL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 132 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 47 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Construction | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Education | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 3,124 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 | 602 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's VA Junior School Astley Road , Chapel Break NR5 9LA | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Costessey Primary School Three Mile Lane , Costessey NR5 0RR | 3out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bawburgh School Hockering Lane , Bawburgh NR9 3LR | 3out of 4 | 1,831 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School Rawley Road , Bowthorpe NR5 9AP | 4out of 4 | 1,832 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Victory Academy Middleton Crescent , Costessey NR5 0PX | 4out of 4 | 971 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 3,667 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 3out of 4 | 4,337 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Taverham High School Beech Avenue , Taverham NR8 6HP | 3out of 4 | 5,404 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banks House School 55a Norwich Road , NR5 0EQ | - not rated | 2,199 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Education 168b Motum Road , NR5 8EG | - not rated | 2,821 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of East Anglia The Registry , University Plain NR4 7TJ | - not rated | 3,688 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Preparatory School At Taverham Hall Taverham Park , Taverham NR8 6HU | - not rated | 4,729 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Hall Specialist Academy Pettus Road , NR4 7BU | 4out of 4 | 4,936 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bistro @ Kettle Foods | 38 Barnard Road, Norwich | 186 yd | |
| Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service | Fire Service Training Centre, Barnard Road | 187 yd | |
| RS3FIT | 10 Francis Way, Bowthorpe Employment Area | 411 yd | |
| Namco Funscape | 10 Barnard Road, Norwich | 515 yd | |
| Country Kitchen Foods Ltd @ Grays Fair Court | Grays Fair Court, 266 Dereham Road | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norkie Public House | Norkie, Bowthorpe Main Centre | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China China | 3 Upper Stafford Avenue, Costessey | 958 yd | |
| Avenue Fish, Chicken & Pizza Place | 7 Upper Stafford Avenue, Costessey | 958 yd | |
| Friends Take Away | 9 Bowthorpe Main Centre, Wendene | 1,022 yd | |
| Happy House | 10 Bowthorpe Main Centre, Wendene | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Norwich - Dereham Road PFS | 403 Dereham Road, Costessey | 420 yd | |
| Roys (Wroxham) Ltd | Bowthorpe Main Centre, Wendene | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michaels Junior School ASTLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| The Brook Hotel (Closed) Bowthorpe Employment Area | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 800 yd |
| Ormiston Victory Academy MIDDLETON CRESCENT | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 812 yd |
| Ormiston Victory Academy (Closed) Middleton Crescent | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 952 yd |
| Costessey Junior School THREE MILE LANE | grass pitches | 1,080 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.