Taylors Lane is in Norwich and in Broadland district. NR6 7BE is located in the Old Catton and Sprowston West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Taylors Lane, Norwich, NR6 7BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR6 7BD, NR6 7BG, NR6 7BQ, NR6 6DZ, NR6 6DD, NR6 7BJ, NR6 7BB, NR6 7BS, NR6 6DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR6 7BE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 49.2% | 49.4% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.6% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 32.5% | 37.3% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 41.2% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 10.1% | -3.0% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 6.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 52.7% | 44.2% | -8.5% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 38.2% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 12.8% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 15.8% | 14.9% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 11.7% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 18.8% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 21.3% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.2% | 25.2% | -3.0% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.4% | 92.3% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.9% | 90.7% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 91.2% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Taylors Lane was 32.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.7% lower than the Old Catton and Sprowston West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Taylors Lane has the 11th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Old Catton and Sprowston West and the 206th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Taylors Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2020-12-04 | £267,277 |
| 9 Taylors Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-09-14 | £273,070 |
| 10 Taylors Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2016-06-30 | £349,500 |
| 2 Taylors Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £244,000 | 2015-10-27 | £332,375 |
| 17 Taylors Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2015-08-20 | £433,814 |
| Full-Time Employee | 161 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 55 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Education | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 5,065 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 | 555 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Lane Infant School Lodge Lane , Old Catton NR6 7HL | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Catton CofE VC Junior School Church Street , Old Catton NR6 7DS | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Woman Lane Junior School White Woman Lane , Sprowston NR6 7JA | 4out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catton Grove Primary School Weston Road , NR3 3TP | 3out of 4 | 1,594 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,490 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 3out of 4 | 2,802 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | 2out of 4 | 2,997 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL | 2out of 4 | 3,668 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 4,185 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 | 4,729 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 | 354 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall School St Faith's Road , Old Catton NR6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 4,154 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich School 71A The Close , NR1 4DD | - not rated | 4,449 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 4,461 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catton Old Hall | 20 Lodge Lane, Old Catton | 691 yd | |
| Funkys | Roller Skating Rink, Spar Road | 799 yd | |
| KLM Galley Restaurant | KLM, Part Ground Floor | 826 yd | |
| Airways Diner | Spitfire Road, Norwich | 891 yd | |
| Concord Cafe | 9 Concorde Road, Norwich | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maids Head Public House | Maids Head, 85 Spixworth Road | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tongs | 88 The Paddocks, Old Catton | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Foodstore | Unit 3, Neighbourhood Centre | 469 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 100 The Paddocks, Old Catton | 986 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Recreation Ground Church Street | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Old Catton Junior School CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Lavare Park Spixworth Road | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 7.1% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.94 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.94 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.