Hellesdon Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR6 5EJ 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 Hellesdon Road, Norwich, NR6 5EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR6 5EL, NR6 5ER, NR6 5BA, NR6 5AY, NR6 5BB, NR6 5EP, NR6 5DA, NR6 5AX, NR6 5AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR6 5EJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 51.3% | 48.3% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 48.7% | 51.7% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 25% | 33.3% | 8.3% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.9% | 47.8% | -8.1% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10% | 10.8% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 6.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 43.8% | 47.4% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 33.9% | -6.2% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 14.5% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 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 | 23.1% | 22.2% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 13.8% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 14.5% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 30.5% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 5% | 2.5% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.5% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 94.3% | 90.5% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 9.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 92.4% | 86.8% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 86.8% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hellesdon Road was 116.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 148.1% higher than the Nelson average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Hellesdon Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Nelson and the 151st highest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161 Hellesdon Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2022-04-08 | £418,817 |
| 151 Hellesdon Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-04-14 | £476,606 |
| 195 Hellesdon Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £259,500 | 2019-07-22 | £312,128 |
| 167 Hellesdon Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2015-09-25 | £302,675 |
| 157 Hellesdon Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2015-06-17 | £497,771 |
NR6 5EJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,192 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Primary Academy Gentry Place , NR5 8XZ | 2out of 4 | 799 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich Primary Academy Clarkson Road , NR5 8ED | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henderson Green Primary School Earlham Grove , NR5 8DX | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School Rawley Road , Bowthorpe NR5 9AP | 4out of 4 | 1,651 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wensum Junior School Turner Road , NR2 4HB | 3out of 4 | 1,718 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,798 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 2,234 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Victory Academy Middleton Crescent , Costessey NR5 0PX | 4out of 4 | 2,804 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | 2out of 4 | 3,609 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 3,645 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 | 3,737 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 | 4,385 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,080 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Education 168b Motum Road , NR5 8EG | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 2,548 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 2,727 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 2,772 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVCS | Briar Chemicals Ltd, Sweet Briar Road | 546 yd | |
| Seasons @ Briar Chemicals | Briar Chemicals Ltd, Sweet Briar Road | 546 yd | |
| Drayton Building Services Ltd | Drayton Building Services, Horizon House | 864 yd | |
| Burger King | Burger King (UK) Ltd, Sweet Briar Road | 900 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 6 Blackberry Court, Sweet Briar Retail Park | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Pizza | 8 Elvin Way, Norwich | 851 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab | 71 Knowland Grove, Norwich | 974 yd | |
| Peking House | 556 - 558 Dereham Road, Norwich | 1,023 yd | |
| O' Yes Kebab | 560B Dereham Road, Norwich | 1,023 yd | |
| Trawlers Fish And Chips | 562 Dereham Road, Norwich | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Primary Academy GENTRY PLACE | grass pitches | 801 yd |
| Valley Primary School GENTRY PLACE | grass pitches | 846 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 | 81.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 18.8% |
| Median download speed | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 23.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 35.53 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 35.53 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.