Bryony Close is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR6 6JD 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 Bryony Close, Norwich, NR6 6JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR6 6DY, NR6 6JN, NR6 6DX, NR6 6JL, NR6 6JQ, NR6 6JH, NR6 6DU, NR6 6DG, NR6 7BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR6 6JD has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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% | 48% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 51% | 52% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 | 45% | 39.7% | -5.3% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 42.4% | 5.9% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 11.5% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.5% | 44.3% | 7.8% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 43% | 39.4% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 12.4% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 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.
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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 24.8% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.7% | 13.6% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 16.3% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 7.4% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 15.1% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 20.5% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.5% | 89.4% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 81.9% 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 | 89.9% | 81.9% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 12.4% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 82.1% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 8.1% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.8% | 76.7% | -16.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 6.3% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 23.9% | 13.5% | 10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bryony Close was 44.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.7% lower than the Catton Grove average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bryony Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Catton Grove and the 129th lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Bryony Close, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-03-21 | £197,541 |
| 19 Bryony Close, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-01-29 | £136,573 |
| 2 Bryony Close, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-10-07 | £214,337 |
| 6 Bryony Close, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £214,000 | 2022-12-22 | £206,090 |
| 15 Bryony Close, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-11-25 | £197,279 |
NR6 6JD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 4,436 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 | 726 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catton Grove Primary School Weston Road , NR3 3TP | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Catton CofE VC Junior School Church Street , Old Catton NR6 7DS | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heather Avenue Infant School Heather Avenue , Hellesdon NR6 6LT | 4out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Lane Infant School Lodge Lane , Old Catton NR6 7HL | 3out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2out of 4 | 2,052 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 3out of 4 | 2,353 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | 2out of 4 | 2,990 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL | 2out of 4 | 3,541 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 3,662 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 | 4,186 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 | 5,419 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 | 522 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Include School Norfolk 27 Hurricane Way , Airport Industrial Estate NR6 6HE | - not rated | 635 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 3,543 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 3,959 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich School 71A The Close , NR1 4DD | - not rated | 3,970 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 | 193 yd | |
| Concord Cafe | 9 Concorde Road, Norwich | 306 yd | |
| Ingram Micro/Anovo | Communications House, 30 Vulcan Road North | 429 yd | |
| Airways Diner | Spitfire Road, Norwich | 783 yd | |
| Highball Climbing Centre | Unit 1, 3 Twickenham Road | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maids Head Public House | Maids Head, 85 Spixworth Road | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Kebabs | 121 Mile Cross Lane, Norwich | 716 yd | |
| Fat Bro'z | 78 Catton Grove Road, Norwich | 1,000 yd | |
| Chicken Deluxe | 84 Catton Grove Road, Norwich | 1,000 yd | |
| The Happy Fish And Chip Shop | 86 Catton Grove Road, Norwich | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Foodstore | Unit 3, Neighbourhood Centre | 353 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Catton Junior School CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| The Recreation Ground Church Street | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Catton Grove Primary School WESTON ROAD | grass pitches | 973 yd |
| Jarrolds Sports & Social Club (Closed) Heath Crescent | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,020 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 | 53.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.