Middletons Lane is in Norwich and in Broadland district. NR6 5SR 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 Middletons Lane, Norwich, NR6 5SR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR6 5PL, NR6 5PE, NR6 5NZ, NR6 5NY, NR6 5PF, NR6 5PJ, NR6 5QA, NR6 5SQ, NR6 5PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR6 5SR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 50.1% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49.9% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NR6 5SR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.9% | 27.9% | 6.0% | 37.9% | -10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 52.4% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 10.8% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 45% | 46.6% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 35.7% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 12.1% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 21.5% | 19.3% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 11.9% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 16.7% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 11.5% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 6.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 14.1% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.8% | 23.7% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.9% | 95% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 95.2% | 92.9% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 92.9% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Middletons Lane was 108.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.0% higher than the Hellesdon South East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Middletons Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Hellesdon South East and the 32nd highest crime rate of 447 local areas in Broadland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108 Middletons Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-11-26 | £342,069 |
| 105 Middletons Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £338,500 | 2023-06-29 | £350,880 |
| 108 Middletons Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-01-20 | £332,320 |
| 85 Middletons Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-08-30 | £318,715 |
| 101 Middletons Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-03-24 | £334,852 |
NR6 5SR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 3,492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinsale Infant School Kinsale Avenue , Hellesdon NR6 5SG | - not rated | 400 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kinsale Infant School Kinsale Avenue , Hellesdon NR6 5SG | - not rated | 400 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kinsale Junior School Kinsale Avenue , Hellesdon NR6 5SG | - not rated | 400 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kinsale Junior School Kinsale Avenue , Hellesdon NR6 5SG | 3out of 4 | 400 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firside Junior School Firside Junior School , Middletons Lane NR6 5NF | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catton Grove Middle School Weston Road , NR3 3TP | - not rated | 1,950 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mile Cross Middle School Valpy Avenue , NR3 2EY | - not rated | 2,356 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill View Middle School, Norwich Gentry Place , NR5 8XZ | - not rated | 3,018 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkman Middle School, Norwich Clarkson Road , NR5 8ED | - not rated | 3,477 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackdale Middle School, Norwich Bluebell Road , NR4 7LN | - not rated | 4,943 yd | Community school | 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 | 2out of 4 | 587 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | - not rated | 587 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | 3out of 4 | 3,322 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park College St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | - not rated | 3,322 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Victory Academy Middleton Crescent , Costessey NR5 0PX | - not rated | 4,091 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 | 4,760 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 1,970 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 289 Drayton Road , NR3 2PW | - not rated | 2,042 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall School St Faith's Road , Old Catton NR6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 2,358 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banks House School Bright House, 51 Wendene , NR5 9HA | - not rated | 3,028 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School George Hill , Old Catton NR6 7DE | - not rated | 3,078 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 254 yd | |
| TLC Dinner Choices Limited | 124 Meadow Way, Hellesdon | 757 yd | |
| Deep Blue | 315 Drayton High Road, Hellesdon | 841 yd | |
| Saxon Air Flight Support | Klyne Business Aviation Centre, 5 Buck Courtney Crescent | 986 yd | |
| The Oaks - Brewers Fayre & Norwich Airport Premier Inn | The Oaks, Delft Way | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull | 197 Reepham Road, Hellesdon | 131 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seasons Catering | Seasons, 187 Reepham Road | 125 yd | |
| Marinara Kebab & Pizza House | 165 Reepham Road, Hellesdon | 207 yd | |
| Barretts Fish & Chip Shop | 163 Reepham Road, Hellesdon | 210 yd | |
| Canvas Pizza Dyop Ltd | 57 Middletons Lane, Hellesdon | 406 yd | |
| Rominos Pizza Kebab And Fish | 325 Reepham Road, Hellesdon | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Of England Co-Op | 90-92 Middletons Lane, Hellesdon | 207 yd | |
| Tesco | 164 Cromer Road, Hellesdon | 867 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hellesdon Recreation Ground THE RECREATION GROUND THE RECREATION GROUND MIDDLETONS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 181 yd |
| Kinsale Junior School KINSALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| Hellesdon High School MIDDLETONS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 676 yd |
| Firside Junior School MIDDLETONS LANE | grass pitches | 726 yd |
| Jarrolds Sports & Social Club (Closed) Heath Crescent | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,047 yd |
| Royal Norwich Golf Club Ltd DRAYTON HIGH ROAD | golf | 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 | 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 | 73.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.