Tansy Close is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR6 6DS is located in the Catton Grove electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tansy Close, Norwich, NR6 6DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR6 6DP, NR6 6DR, NR6 6TU, NR6 6JF, NR6 6JW, NR6 6JP, NR6 6DW, NR6 6TZ, NR6 6JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR6 6DS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 50.4% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 52.1% | 49.6% | -2.5% | 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 | 39.3% | 41.9% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 35% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 15.7% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 6.5% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.8% | 34.7% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -13.7% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 31.3% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 25.2% | 8.5% | 12.7% | 12.5% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 7.6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 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.
In the area around NR6 6DS this area, 35.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.7% | 35.7% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 17.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 12.2% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 12.2% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 7.5% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 14.1% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 15.5% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -18.3% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.8% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 5% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 94.9% | 90.4% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 85.5% 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 | 91.8% | 85.5% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 7.3% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 85.5% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 8.8% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58% | 76.7% | -18.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 31.3% | 13.5% | 17.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tansy Close was 48.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.4% lower than the Catton Grove average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tansy Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Catton Grove and the 143rd lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Tansy Close, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-05-20 | £204,050 |
| 5 Tansy Close, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2021-12-22 | £186,436 |
| 7 Tansy Close, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2020-09-21 | £201,304 |
| 16 Tansy Close, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2019-10-11 | £93,071 |
| 19 Tansy Close, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2018-05-30 | £201,408 |
NR6 6DS 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 | 67 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 4,096 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catton Grove Primary School Weston Road , NR3 3TP | 3out of 4 | 475 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catton Grove First and Nursery School, Norwich Hunter Road , NR3 3PZ | - not rated | 548 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garrick Green Infant School Garrick Green , Old Catton NR6 7AL | - not rated | 982 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garrick Green Infant School Garrick Green , Old Catton NR6 7AL | - not rated | 982 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Catton CofE VC Junior School Church Street , Old Catton NR6 7DS | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 475 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mile Cross Middle School Valpy Avenue , NR3 2EY | - not rated | 1,976 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartsease Community Middle School, Norwich Rider Haggard Road , NR7 9UE | - not rated | 3,386 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Middle School Wessex Street , NR2 2SP | - not rated | 3,947 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill View Middle School, Norwich Gentry Place , NR5 8XZ | - not rated | 3,999 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | 3out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park College St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | - not rated | 1,389 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 2out of 4 | 2,500 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | - not rated | 2,500 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | 3out of 4 | 2,624 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 | 3,520 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 | 4,761 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall School St Faith's Road , Old Catton NR6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 456 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School George Hill , Old Catton NR6 7DE | - not rated | 929 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Include School Norfolk 27 Hurricane Way , Airport Industrial Estate NR6 6HE | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 289 Drayton Road , NR3 2PW | - not rated | 1,880 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nor07 - Norfolk Reintergration Include , 43 Crome Road NR3 4RG | - not rated | 2,251 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Cafe | 9 Concorde Road, Norwich | 381 yd | |
| Best Gyros Norwich | 76E Catton Grove Road, Norwich | 424 yd | |
| Funkys | Roller Skating Rink, Spar Road | 587 yd | |
| Ingram Micro/Anovo | Communications House, 30 Vulcan Road North | 643 yd | |
| Dessert Lounge Norwich | 6 Aylsham Crescent, Norwich | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maids Head Public House | Maids Head, 85 Spixworth Road | 891 yd | |
| The Boundary | Boundary Tavern, 414 Aylsham Road | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Kebabs | 121 Mile Cross Lane, Norwich | 359 yd | |
| Fat Bro'z | 78 Catton Grove Road, Norwich | 424 yd | |
| Chicken Deluxe | 84 Catton Grove Road, Norwich | 424 yd | |
| The Happy Fish And Chip Shop | 86 Catton Grove Road, Norwich | 424 yd | |
| Woodcock Fish Bar | 59 Woodcock Road, Norwich | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Foodstore | 3 Woodgrove Parade, Norwich | 750 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 321D Aylsham Road, Norwich | 914 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | Unit 3, Neighbourhood Centre | 962 yd | |
| Lidl | 295 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Catton Grove Primary School WESTON ROAD | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| Old Catton Junior School CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 934 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 | 66.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.