Stirling Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR6 6GE is located in the Catton Grove electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich North. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stirling Road, Norwich, NR6 6GE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR6 6GB, NR6 6GP, NR6 6GD, NR6 6GA, NR6 6GF, NR6 6DQ, NR6 6DG, NR6 6DE, NR6 6GG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR6 6GE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 50.7% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 52.3% | 49.3% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 6GE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% 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 | 42.9% | 32.2% | -10.7% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 52.6% | 12.1% | 44.2% | 8.4% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 9.3% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (90.2%) 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% | 51.8% | -5.1% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 38.4% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 4.3% | 8.2% | 3.9% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 8.3% | 11.3% | 3.0% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 9% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.4% | 18% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 15.8% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 41.7% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 7.9% |
| Other | 6% | 1.5% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 5.2% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 4.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 0.8% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85.8% | 77.7% | -8.1% | 81.4% | -3.7% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 78.1% 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 | 82.9% | 78.1% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 10.4% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 7.7% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 78.1% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 12.3% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 7.4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 34.2% | 46.2% | -12.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stirling Road was 170.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.9% higher than the Catton Grove average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Stirling Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Catton Grove and the 99th highest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Stirling Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-04-01 | £275,000 |
| 22 Stirling Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-04-29 | £252,282 |
| 1 Stirling Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-04-02 | £232,465 |
| 25 Stirling Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-04-12 | £326,348 |
| 11 Stirling Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-03-28 | £300,489 |
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 4,584 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrick Green Infant School Garrick Green , Old Catton NR6 7AL | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heather Avenue Infant School Heather Avenue , Hellesdon NR6 6LT | 4out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Lane Infant School Lodge Lane , Old Catton NR6 7HL | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firside Junior School Firside Junior School , Middletons Lane NR6 5NF | 3out of 4 | 1,239 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Catton CofE VC Junior School Church Street , Old Catton NR6 7DS | 3out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,280 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | 2out of 4 | 2,407 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | 2out of 4 | 3,269 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL | 2out of 4 | 3,857 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 4,003 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 | 4,520 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 | 337 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall School St Faith's Road , Old Catton NR6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 3,837 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 4,305 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich School 71A The Close , NR1 4DD | - not rated | 4,320 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funkys | Roller Skating Rink, Spar Road | 388 yd | |
| Airways Diner | Spitfire Road, Norwich | 471 yd | |
| Ingram Micro/Anovo | Communications House, 30 Vulcan Road North | 526 yd | |
| KLM Galley Restaurant | KLM, Part Ground Floor | 554 yd | |
| International Aviation Academy- Norse Commercial Services | Anson Road, Norwich | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAB Bar And Kitchen | Airside Catering Concession At, Terminal Building | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Kebabs | 121 Mile Cross Lane, Norwich | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Foodstore | Unit 3, Neighbourhood Centre | 59 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jarrolds Sports & Social Club (Closed) Heath Crescent | grass pitches, tennis courts | 854 yd |
| Health Central Health And Fitness (Norwich) TERMINAL BUILDING TERMINAL BUILDING AMSTERDAM WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 968 yd |
| Old Catton Junior School CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 979 yd |
| The Recreation Ground Church Street | grass pitches | 1,039 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 | 42.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.