Anson Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR6 6ED 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 Anson Road, Norwich, NR6 6ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR6 6EN, NR6 6EQ, NR6 6EU, NR6 6HW, NR6 6EY, NR6 6GL, NR6 6GJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR6 6ED has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 49.5% | 47.8% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 50.5% | 52.2% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 | 41.9% | 37.1% | -4.8% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 42.8% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -1.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 4.9% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 12.7% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.9% | 54.8% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 32.2% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 8.1% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 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 | 18.3% | 18.3% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 9% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 18% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.8% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 16.2% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 28.1% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -5.7% |
| Other | 5% | 3.6% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 90.7% | 84% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 2.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 80.6% 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 | 87.1% | 80.6% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 9.8% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 81% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 9.1% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 5.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.7% | 37.2% | 12.5% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anson Road was 133.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.7% higher than the Catton Grove average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Anson Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Catton Grove and the 135th highest crime rate of 441 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Former Air Cargo Centre Anson Road, Norwich, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2016-04-04 | £724,167 |
NR6 6ED area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 6ED 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 | 118 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,525 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firside Junior School Firside Junior School , Middletons Lane NR6 5NF | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firside Junior School Middleton's Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5NF | - not rated | 834 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heather Avenue Infant School Heather Avenue , Hellesdon NR6 6LT | - not rated | 971 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heather Avenue Infant School Heather Avenue , Hellesdon NR6 6LT | - not rated | 971 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garrick Green Infant School Garrick Green , Old Catton NR6 7AL | - not rated | 1,300 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 | 1,506 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mile Cross Middle School Valpy Avenue , NR3 2EY | - not rated | 2,762 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill View Middle School, Norwich Gentry Place , NR5 8XZ | - not rated | 4,203 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkman Middle School, Norwich Clarkson Road , NR5 8ED | - not rated | 4,545 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartsease Community Middle School, Norwich Rider Haggard Road , NR7 9UE | - not rated | 4,641 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 | 1,997 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | - not rated | 1,997 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | 3out of 4 | 2,762 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park College St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | - not rated | 2,762 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | 3out of 4 | 3,706 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 | 4,776 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 | 526 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall School St Faith's Road , Old Catton NR6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School George Hill , Old Catton NR6 7DE | - not rated | 2,032 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 289 Drayton Road , NR3 2PW | - not rated | 2,526 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nor07 - Norfolk Reintergration Include , 43 Crome Road NR3 4RG | - not rated | 3,624 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Aviation Academy- Norse Commercial Services | Anson Road, Norwich | 25 yd | |
| Airways Diner | Spitfire Road, Norwich | 109 yd | |
| KLM Galley Restaurant | KLM, Part Ground Floor | 284 yd | |
| Norse Cafe @ Norse Commercial Services | 280 Fifers Lane, Norwich | 362 yd | |
| Highball Climbing Centre | Unit 1, 3 Twickenham Road | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAB Bar And Kitchen | Airside Catering Concession At, Terminal Building | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 164 Cromer Road, Hellesdon | 592 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | Unit 3, Neighbourhood Centre | 622 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Health Central Health And Fitness (Norwich) TERMINAL BUILDING TERMINAL BUILDING AMSTERDAM WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 402 yd |
| Jarrolds Sports & Social Club (Closed) Heath Crescent | grass pitches, tennis courts | 482 yd |
| Firside Junior School MIDDLETONS LANE | grass pitches | 836 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 | 90.0% |
| 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 | 10.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.