Mile Cross Lane is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR6 6SH 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 Mile Cross Lane, Norwich, NR6 6SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR6 6RQ, NR6 6BG, NR6 6TT, NR6 6TR, NR6 6TP, NR6 6TU, NR6 6RG, NR6 6TS, NR3 3QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR6 6SH is primarily male, with 59.9% of the population 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 | 48.2% | 40.1% | -8.1% | 51.0% | -10.9% |
| Male | 51.8% | 59.9% | 8.1% | 49.0% | 10.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NR6 6SH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 51.7% | 53.3% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30% | 32.2% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 9.3% | -3.3% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.7% | 38.3% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -10.1% |
| Good health | 45.5% | 40.3% | -5.2% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 14.5% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 6SH this area, 29.3% 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 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.6% | 29.3% | 4.7% | 18.2% | 11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 13% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 13.5% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 7.9% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 14% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 19.1% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 7.7% | 3.3% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 10.9% | 10.0% | 1.6% | 9.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.4% | 82.6% | -13.8% | 81.4% | 1.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 70.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 70.4% | -15.8% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| European Union | 11.2% | 13.8% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 12.6% | 12.2% | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 69.9% | -15.8% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 10% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 4.4% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63% | 76.7% | -13.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 11.7% | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mile Cross Lane was 48.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.2% lower than the Catton Grove average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mile Cross Lane has the 9th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Catton Grove and the 145th lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 Mile Cross Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-01-16 | £213,900 |
| 98 Mile Cross Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2021-04-30 | £233,249 |
| 106 Mile Cross Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2017-12-15 | £227,881 |
| 98 Mile Cross Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £52,500 | 1997-07-04 | £271,449 |
NR6 6SH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 85 |
| Other | 35 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Other | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 3,896 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 | 310 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catton Grove First and Nursery School, Norwich Hunter Road , NR3 3PZ | - not rated | 404 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heather Avenue Infant School Heather Avenue , Hellesdon NR6 6LT | - not rated | 978 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heather Avenue Infant School Heather Avenue , Hellesdon NR6 6LT | - not rated | 978 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mile Cross Primary School Braiser Road , Mile Cross NR3 2QU | 4out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 310 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mile Cross Middle School Valpy Avenue , NR3 2EY | - not rated | 1,819 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartsease Community Middle School, Norwich Rider Haggard Road , NR7 9UE | - not rated | 3,617 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill View Middle School, Norwich Gentry Place , NR5 8XZ | - not rated | 3,770 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Middle School Wessex Street , NR2 2SP | - not rated | 3,949 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 | 1,531 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park College St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | - not rated | 1,531 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 2out of 4 | 2,237 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | - not rated | 2,237 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | 3out of 4 | 2,883 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 | 3,542 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 | 4,765 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 | 650 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School George Hill , Old Catton NR6 7DE | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Include School Norfolk 27 Hurricane Way , Airport Industrial Estate NR6 6HE | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 289 Drayton Road , NR3 2PW | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nor07 - Norfolk Reintergration Include , 43 Crome Road NR3 4RG | - not rated | 2,394 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 | 356 yd | |
| Ingram Micro/Anovo | Communications House, 30 Vulcan Road North | 504 yd | |
| Funkys | Roller Skating Rink, Spar Road | 552 yd | |
| Best Gyros Norwich | 76E Catton Grove Road, Norwich | 615 yd | |
| Dessert Lounge Norwich | 6 Aylsham Crescent, Norwich | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boundary | Boundary Tavern, 414 Aylsham Road | 678 yd | |
| Whiffler Public House | Boundary Road, Hellesdon | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Kebabs | 121 Mile Cross Lane, Norwich | 95 yd | |
| Woodcock Fish Bar | 59 Woodcock Road, Norwich | 525 yd | |
| Royal Dynasty | 57 Woodcock Road, Norwich | 525 yd | |
| Fat Bro'z | 78 Catton Grove Road, Norwich | 615 yd | |
| Chicken Deluxe | 84 Catton Grove Road, Norwich | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Foodstore | 321D Aylsham Road, Norwich | 720 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 3 Woodgrove Parade, Norwich | 843 yd | |
| Lidl | 295 Aylsham Road, Norwich | 888 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | Unit 3, Neighbourhood Centre | 965 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Catton Grove Primary School WESTON ROAD | grass pitches | 315 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 | 10.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 10.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 10.0% |
| 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.