Devon Avenue is in Norwich and in Broadland district. NR6 5BH is located in the Hellesdon North West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Devon Avenue, Norwich, NR6 5BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR6 5SE, NR6 5AA, NR6 5RA, NR6 5SS, NR6 5RR, NR6 5SA, NR6 5RB, NR6 5SL, NR6 5SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR6 5BH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 49.1% | 52.2% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 50.9% | 47.8% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 23.7% | 33.8% | 10.1% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.7% | 45.3% | -9.4% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 13.3% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 9% | 6.6% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.2% | 43% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 39.5% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 14.3% | -5.5% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29% | 18.1% | -10.9% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 7.8% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 14.2% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 9% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 16.9% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 31.6% | 17.6% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 6% | 2.4% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.2% | 94.3% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.8% | 91.8% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 91.6% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 6.5% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0.2% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Devon Avenue was 369.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 529.1% higher than the Hellesdon North West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Devon Avenue has the highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Hellesdon North West and the highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 307.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Devon Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £373,500 | 2023-10-20 | £366,809 |
| 11 Devon Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2022-02-24 | £522,156 |
| 13 Devon Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-10-02 | £289,856 |
| 14 Devon Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2019-12-12 | £435,786 |
| 12 Devon Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2019-10-31 | £298,943 |
NR6 5BH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 3,053 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinsale Junior School Kinsale Avenue , Hellesdon NR6 5SG | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kinsale Infant School Kinsale Avenue , Hellesdon NR6 5SG | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School Arden Grove , Hellesdon NR6 6QA | 4out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firside Junior School Firside Junior School , Middletons Lane NR6 5NF | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heather Avenue Infant School Heather Avenue , Hellesdon NR6 6LT | 4out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 3out of 4 | 391 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Victory Academy Middleton Crescent , Costessey NR5 0PX | 4out of 4 | 3,257 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | 2out of 4 | 3,866 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 4,097 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 4,664 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School The Old Fire Station , 30 Bethel Street NR2 1NR | - not rated | 4,951 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 2,340 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Include School Norfolk 27 Hurricane Way , Airport Industrial Estate NR6 6HE | - not rated | 2,810 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Education 168b Motum Road , NR5 8EG | - not rated | 3,037 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall School St Faith's Road , Old Catton NR6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 3,127 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 3,829 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Blue | 315 Drayton High Road, Hellesdon | 134 yd | |
| Hellesdon Community CafÉ | Hellesdon Community Centre, Wood View Road | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull | 197 Reepham Road, Hellesdon | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seasons Catering | Seasons, 187 Reepham Road | 856 yd | |
| Marinara Kebab & Pizza House | 165 Reepham Road, Hellesdon | 913 yd | |
| Barretts Fish & Chip Shop | 163 Reepham Road, Hellesdon | 914 yd | |
| Rominos Pizza Kebab And Fish | 325 Reepham Road, Hellesdon | 1,013 yd | |
| Chung Hing Chinese Takeaway | 327 Reepham Road, Hellesdon | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Of England Co-Op | 90-92 Middletons Lane, Hellesdon | 894 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hellesdon High School MIDDLETONS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 299 yd |
| Kinsale Junior School KINSALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 430 yd |
| Hellesdon Hospital (Closed) Drayton High Road | grass pitches | 437 yd |
| Hellesdon Recreation Ground THE RECREATION GROUND THE RECREATION GROUND MIDDLETONS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 631 yd |
| Royal Norwich Golf Club Ltd DRAYTON HIGH ROAD | golf | 722 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 | 42.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.