The Paddocks is in Norwich and in Broadland district. NR6 7HE 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 The Paddocks, Norwich, NR6 7HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR6 7HD, NR6 7HF, NR6 7HR, NR6 7HT, NR6 7HA, NR6 7HG, NR6 7HB, NR6 7EA, NR6 7HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR6 7HE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.7% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.3% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 7HE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.7% 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 | 22.4% | 23% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.9% | 61.7% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 17.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 6% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 46.2% | 43% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 41% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 13.3% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 17.5% | 14.5% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.9% | 14.9% | -9.0% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 16.1% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 10.1% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 18.5% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 23% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.1% | 94.9% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 94.3% | 96.9% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 96.9% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Paddocks was 10.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.4% lower than the Old Catton and Sprowston West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Paddocks has the 6th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Old Catton and Sprowston West and the 70th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 The Paddocks, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2024-07-17 | £212,725 |
| 83 The Paddocks, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-04-21 | £221,481 |
| 107 The Paddocks, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-01-23 | £259,600 |
| 53 The Paddocks, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-01-25 | £244,401 |
| 97 The Paddocks, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-12-17 | £234,179 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NR6 7HE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 49 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge Lane Infant School Lodge Lane , Old Catton NR6 7HL | 3out of 4 | 116 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garrick Green Infant School Garrick Green , Old Catton NR6 7AL | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Woman Lane Junior School White Woman Lane , Sprowston NR6 7JA | 4out of 4 | 676 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Catton CofE VC Junior School Church Street , Old Catton NR6 7DS | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Junior School Recreation Ground Road , Sprowston NR7 8EW | 3out of 4 | 1,852 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | 2out of 4 | 2,626 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | 2out of 4 | 2,652 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL | 2out of 4 | 3,395 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 3out of 4 | 3,526 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 4,410 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 | 4,980 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 | 1,048 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall School St Faith's Road , Old Catton NR6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 4,556 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich School 71A The Close , NR1 4DD | - not rated | 4,598 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 4,645 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 | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maids Head Public House | Maids Head, 85 Spixworth Road | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tongs | 88 The Paddocks, Old Catton | 220 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 100 The Paddocks, Old Catton | 269 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lavare Park Spixworth Road | grass pitches | 367 yd |
| The Recreation Ground Church Street | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| Old Catton Junior School CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 834 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.