Pishmire Close is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR5 9PU is located in the Bowthorpe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich South. This postcode has been in use since 2005-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pishmire Close, Norwich, NR5 9PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR5 9PQ, NR5 9PW, NR5 9HD, NR5 9HF, NR5 9PT, NR5 9PY, NR5 9HE, NR5 9NZ, NR5 9PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR5 9PU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 9PU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.1% 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 | 56.3% | 66.1% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 28.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.6% | 22.6% | -10.0% | 44.2% | -21.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 5.1% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 63.2% | 57.2% | -6.0% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 27.7% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 11.2% | 4.6% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 9PU this area, 9.3% 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 | 8.9% | 9.3% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 5.9% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 7.9% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.9% | 37.6% | 15.7% | 16.9% | 20.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.3% | 34.8% | -4.5% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.4% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 5.2% | 1.5% | -3.7% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 69.4% | 77.2% | 7.8% | 81.4% | -4.2% |
| Arab | 8% | 1.2% | -6.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 75.8% 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 | 75.3% | 75.8% | 0.5% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 8.3% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.3% | 10.3% | -5.0% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.3% | 75.8% | 0.5% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 9.7% | 12.1% | 2.4% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 4.7% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.3% | 37.2% | 17.1% |
| Christian | 24.2% | 46.2% | -22.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 14.5% | 6.5% | 8.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pishmire Close was 17.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.5% lower than the Bowthorpe average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Pishmire Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Bowthorpe and the 43rd lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.4%.

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 Pishmire Close, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-09-18 | £319,169 |
| 10 Pishmire Close, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-05-28 | £255,569 |
| 7 Pishmire Close, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-04-03 | £221,855 |
| 11 Pishmire Close, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2019-04-25 | £205,100 |
| 2 Pishmire Close, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2018-12-14 | £287,050 |
The percentage of student residents living in NR5 9PU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 78 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 2,299 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 | 944 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Break Infant School Thurlby Road , Chapel Break NR5 9LU | 4out of 4 | 971 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School Rawley Road , Bowthorpe NR5 9AP | 4out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Costessey Primary School Three Mile Lane , Costessey NR5 0RR | 3out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Earlham Infant and Nursery School Scarnell Road , NR5 8HT | 4out of 4 | 1,999 yd | Community 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 | 2,075 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 2,483 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 3out of 4 | 4,493 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hethersett Academy Queen's Road , Hethersett NR9 3DB | 4out of 4 | 4,703 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 5,076 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,027 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Banks House School 55a Norwich Road , NR5 0EQ | - not rated | 2,049 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of East Anglia The Registry , University Plain NR4 7TJ | - not rated | 2,325 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Hall Specialist Academy Pettus Road , NR4 7BU | 4out of 4 | 3,592 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Clare School South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU | 4out of 4 | 3,917 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roys Cafe | 11 Bowthorpe Main Centre, Wendene | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norkie Public House | Norkie, Bowthorpe Main Centre | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Take Away | 9 Bowthorpe Main Centre, Wendene | 548 yd | |
| Happy House | 10 Bowthorpe Main Centre, Wendene | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roys (Wroxham) Ltd | Bowthorpe Main Centre, Wendene | 548 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michaels Junior School ASTLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,012 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.