Pinewood Close is in Norwich and in Broadland district. NR6 5LX is located in the Hellesdon South East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pinewood Close, Norwich, NR6 5LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR6 5PQ, NR6 5LW, NR6 5HL, NR6 5PG, NR6 5PJ, NR6 5LZ, NR6 5LL, NR6 5LN, NR6 5LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR6 5LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51.6% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 51.4% | 48.4% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 24% | 31.8% | 7.8% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.4% | 47.1% | -9.3% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 10.7% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 8.2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 35% | 45.3% | 10.3% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 43.9% | 35.1% | -8.8% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 15.2% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.8% | 16.8% | -12.0% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 14% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 15.4% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 9.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 18.6% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 25.1% | 12.7% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 5.6% | 0.7% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99% | 92.9% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 96.9% | 91% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 1% | 4.7% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 91% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.3% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pinewood Close was 93.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.5% higher than the Hellesdon South East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pinewood Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Hellesdon South East and the 38th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 656.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8A Pinewood Close, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2023-11-01 | £830,398 |
| 6 Pinewood Close, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2022-09-28 | £462,265 |
| 14 Pinewood Close, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2022-02-17 | £571,416 |
| 9 Pinewood Close, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2021-11-22 | £705,436 |
| 11 Pinewood Close, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2021-04-07 | £567,208 |
NR6 5LX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NR6 5LX 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NR6 5LX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 3,185 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 | 261 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kinsale Infant School Kinsale Avenue , Hellesdon NR6 5SG | 3out of 4 | 261 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heather Avenue Infant School Heather Avenue , Hellesdon NR6 6LT | 4out of 4 | 822 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firside Junior School Firside Junior School , Middletons Lane NR6 5NF | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School Arden Grove , Hellesdon NR6 6QA | 4out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 484 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | 2out of 4 | 3,085 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Victory Academy Middleton Crescent , Costessey NR5 0PX | 4out of 4 | 4,005 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 4,072 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 4,142 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,428 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 | 5,459 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Include School Norfolk 27 Hurricane Way , Airport Industrial Estate NR6 6HE | - not rated | 2,050 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall School St Faith's Road , Old Catton NR6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 2,277 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banks House School 55a Norwich Road , NR5 0EQ | - not rated | 2,815 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Education 168b Motum Road , NR5 8EG | - not rated | 3,250 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 3,390 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hellesdon Community CafÉ | Hellesdon Community Centre, Wood View Road | 684 yd | |
| TLC Dinner Choices Limited | 124 Meadow Way, Hellesdon | 886 yd | |
| Deep Blue | 315 Drayton High Road, Hellesdon | 985 yd | |
| David Lloyd Clubs Norwich | Drayton High Road, Hellesdon | 1,014 yd | |
| High Altitude | 91 Whiffler Road, Norwich | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull | 197 Reepham Road, Hellesdon | 539 yd | |
| Whiffler Public House | Boundary Road, Hellesdon | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barretts Fish & Chip Shop | 163 Reepham Road, Hellesdon | 361 yd | |
| Marinara Kebab & Pizza House | 165 Reepham Road, Hellesdon | 367 yd | |
| Seasons Catering | Seasons, 187 Reepham Road | 458 yd | |
| Canvas Pizza Dyop Ltd | 57 Middletons Lane, Hellesdon | 682 yd | |
| Subway | 110 Boundary Road, Hellesdon | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Of England Co-Op | 90-92 Middletons Lane, Hellesdon | 595 yd | |
| Tesco | 164 Cromer Road, Hellesdon | 964 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kinsale Junior School KINSALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 457 yd |
| Hellesdon Recreation Ground THE RECREATION GROUND THE RECREATION GROUND MIDDLETONS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 584 yd |
| Hellesdon High School MIDDLETONS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 638 yd |
| David Lloyd (Norwich) DRAYTON HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 723 yd |
| Royal Norwich Golf Club Ltd DRAYTON HIGH ROAD | golf | 838 yd |
| Feel Good Health Club (Mercure Norwich Hotel) 121-131 121-131 BOUNDARY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 912 yd |
| Firside Junior School MIDDLETONS LANE | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Jarrolds Sports & Social Club (Closed) Heath Crescent | grass pitches, tennis courts | 992 yd |
| Hellesdon Hospital (Closed) Drayton High Road | grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 96.2% |
| 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 | 3.8% |
| Median download speed | 39.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.62 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.62 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.