Lusher Rise is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR6 5EA is located in the Wensum electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lusher Rise, Norwich, NR6 5EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR6 5EE, NR5 8XQ, NR5 8XF, NR5 8XG, NR6 5ED, NR5 8XH, NR6 5EF, NR6 5EG, NR5 8XD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR6 5EA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.9% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.1% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 NR6 5EA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% 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 | 43.3% | 46.3% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 38.2% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 8.1% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 4.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.5% | 44.3% | 7.8% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 42.2% | 38.7% | -3.5% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 11.6% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.9% | 24% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 15% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 13% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 7.7% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.5% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.4% | 19.1% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96% | 89.8% | -6.2% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 83.7% 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 | 92% | 83.7% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 8.5% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 84% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 10.4% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.4% | 76.7% | -12.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 24.9% | 13.5% | 11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.2% | 37.2% | 22.0% |
| Christian | 33.5% | 46.2% | -12.7% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lusher Rise was 63.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.3% higher than the Nelson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lusher Rise has the 29th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Nelson and the 182nd lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 34.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Lusher Rise, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-02-04 | £119,504 |
| 44 Lusher Rise, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2023-06-30 | £149,265 |
| 68 Lusher Rise, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2022-01-28 | £168,529 |
| 14 Lusher Rise, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2021-06-28 | £224,341 |
| 74 Lusher Rise, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-12-13 | £195,985 |
NR6 5EA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 439 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich Primary Academy Clarkson Road , NR5 8ED | 3out of 4 | 356 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Primary Academy Gentry Place , NR5 8XZ | 2out of 4 | 407 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henderson Green Primary School Earlham Grove , NR5 8DX | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Earlham Infant and Nursery School Scarnell Road , NR5 8HT | 4out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Earlham Junior School Scarnell Road , NR5 8HT | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 3out of 4 | 2,562 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Victory Academy Middleton Crescent , Costessey NR5 0PX | 4out of 4 | 2,805 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 3,596 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | 2out of 4 | 3,917 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,567 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education Ipswich Road , NR2 2LJ | - not rated | 4,007 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 477 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Banks House School 55a Norwich Road , NR5 0EQ | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of East Anglia The Registry , University Plain NR4 7TJ | - not rated | 2,204 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 2,335 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 2,426 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NR5 Community Hub | Community Centre, Cadge Road | 794 yd | |
| NVCS | Briar Chemicals Ltd, Sweet Briar Road | 1,000 yd | |
| Seasons @ Briar Chemicals | Briar Chemicals Ltd, Sweet Briar Road | 1,000 yd | |
| Rasa's Cafe | 31 Earlham West Centre, Norwich | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatoli Social Club | 2D Larkman Lane, Norwich | 562 yd | |
| The Gatehouse | Dereham Road, Norwich | 737 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree | Dereham Road, Norwich | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking House | 556 - 558 Dereham Road, Norwich | 307 yd | |
| O' Yes Kebab | 560B Dereham Road, Norwich | 307 yd | |
| Trawlers Fish And Chips | 562 Dereham Road, Norwich | 307 yd | |
| Larkman Fish Bar | 2A Larkman Lane, Norwich | 562 yd | |
| Yummy Yummy Taste Food | 2D Larkman Lane, Norwich | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 1 Larkman Lane, Norwich | 622 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Primary Academy NORWICH PRIMARY ACADEMY NORWICH PRIMARY ACADEMY CLARKSON ROAD | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| Valley Primary Academy GENTRY PLACE | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Valley Primary School GENTRY PLACE | grass pitches | 566 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 5.3% |
| Median download speed | 64.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.