Birkbeck Way, Norwich, NR7 0XY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR7 0XY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.1%	54.7%	1.6%	51.0%	3.7%
Male	46.9%	45.3%	-1.6%	49.0%	-3.7%

Partnership Status

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	24.6%	32.4%	7.8%	37.9%	-5.5%
Married: Opposite sex	44%	42.7%	-1.3%	44.2%	-1.5%
Married: Same sex	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	4.8%	0.9%	-3.9%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	12.6%	13.3%	0.7%	9.1%	4.2%
Widowed	13.5%	10.7%	-2.8%	6.1%	4.6%

Health

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	41.9%	43.3%	1.4%	48.4%	-5.1%
Good health	31%	34.5%	3.5%	33.6%	0.9%
Fair health	17.8%	16%	-1.8%	12.7%	3.3%
Bad health	7%	4.7%	-2.3%	4.0%	0.7%
Very bad health	2.3%	1.5%	-0.8%	1.2%	0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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 NR7 0XY this area, 28.4% 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 16%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	35.7%	28.4%	-7.3%	18.2%	10.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15%	15.1%	0.1%	9.6%	5.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.5%	12.4%	-2.1%	13.4%	-1.0%
Apprenticeship	2.4%	6.7%	4.3%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.1%	18.7%	6.6%	16.9%	1.8%
Degree or Similar	15.5%	16%	0.5%	33.8%	-17.8%
Other	4.8%	2.7%	-2.1%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	1.1%	-0.7%
Chinese	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.4%	1.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	1.1%	0.3%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	98.8%	93.8%	-5.0%	81.4%	12.4%
Other	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.6%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.9% 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	93.8%	94.9%	1.1%	83.2%	11.7%
European Union	5%	3.3%	-1.7%	6.1%	-2.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	1.8%	1.0%	5.6%	-3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.8%	94.5%	0.7%	83.2%	11.3%
10+ Years	0%	2.5%	2.5%	9.8%	-7.3%
5-10 Years	1.9%	2.5%	0.6%	2.9%	-0.4%
Less than 2 years	4.3%	0.4%	-3.9%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76%	76.7%	-0.7%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	1.8%	1.5%	0.3%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
No passport held	21.5%	13.5%	8.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.9%	37.2%	7.7%
Christian	46.7%	46.2%	0.5%
Muslim	1.4%	6.5%	-5.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	6.5%	6.0%	0.5%

Safety

Is Birkbeck Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birkbeck Way was 48.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.6% higher than the Thorpe St Andrew North West average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Birkbeck Way has the 14th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Thorpe St Andrew North West and the 124th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,400

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in NR7 0XY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Birkbeck Way are based on 43 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Norwich.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Birkbeck Way, Norwich, NR7 0XY

Estimated Average Property Prices for NR7 0XY

Average Price
£239,594

Semi-Detached
£245,243

Terraced
£133,186

Detached
£261,722

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Birkbeck Way

Average Price
£236,481

Semi-Detached
£237,217

Terraced
£228,574

Detached
£240,585

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Birkbeck WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
25 Birkbeck Way, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2022-07-29	£266,286
25 Birkbeck Way, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2018-09-14	£219,643
17 Birkbeck Way, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2017-10-27	£269,202
38 Birkbeck Way, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2017-08-11	£210,983
23 Birkbeck Way, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2017-07-20	£262,561

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NR7 0XY

Employment

NR7 0XY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NR7 0XY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	71
Full-Time Employee	55
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	20
Looking after home or family	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Student (economically inactive)	7
Unemployed	6
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Human health and social work activities	15
Construction	13
Manufacturing	9
Education	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Other	4
Transport and storage	4
Information and communication	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe Hillside Avenue , Thorpe St Andrew NR7 0QW	3out of 4	672 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St William's Primary School Williams Loke , Thorpe St Andrew NR7 0AJ	3out of 4	709 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dussindale Primary School Vane Close , Thorpe St Andrew NR7 0US	3out of 4	1,249 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Heartsease Primary Academy Rider Haggard Road , NR7 9UE	4out of 4	1,526 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lionwood Junior School Wolfe Road , NR1 4HT	3out of 4	2,138 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form Laundry Lane , Thorpe St Andrew NR7 0XS	4out of 4	711 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL	2out of 4	1,970 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE	2out of 4	2,655 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX	2out of 4	3,884 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB	4out of 4	3,933 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	4,217 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	4,860 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Norwich School 71A The Close , NR1 4DD	- not rated	3,482 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN	- not rated	3,714 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Norwich Steiner School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW	- not rated	4,103 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Wherry School 280 Hall Road , NR1 2GB	- not rated	4,950 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Hall School St Faith's Road , Old Catton NR6 7AD	3out of 4	4,989 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Thailand Thai Cuisine	Thailand Restaurant, 9 Ring Road		243 yd
The Place	61 Spinney Road, Thorpe St Andrew		505 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Cottage Public House	The Cottage, 148 Thunder Lane	559 yd
Gordon Public House	88 Gordon Avenue, Thorpe St Andrew	758 yd
Rushcutters Arms	46 Yarmouth Road, Thorpe St Andrew	1,090 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Top Chef	161 Thunder Lane, Thorpe St Andrew	395 yd
New China	204 Thunder Lane, Thorpe St Andrew	935 yd
Thorpe Fish Bar	188 Yarmouth Road, Thorpe St Andrew	1,039 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
East Of England Co-Operative Society Ltd	12 Laundry Lane, Thorpe St Andrew		142 yd
Sainsbury's	Pound Lane, Thorpe St Andrew		874 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sir George Morse Park LAUNDRY LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	355 yd
Thorpe St Andrew School LAUNDRY LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	601 yd
Hillside Avenue Primary School HILLSIDE AVENUE	grass pitches	618 yd
St Williams Primary School ST. WILLIAMS WAY	grass pitches	854 yd
Dussindale Park FITZMAURICE PARK FITZMAURICE PARK POUND LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,026 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	96.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	96.9%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	39.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	119.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of NR7 0XY