Mousehold Lane is in Norwich and in Broadland district. NR7 8HG is located in the Sprowston East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mousehold Lane, Norwich, NR7 8HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR7 8HF, NR3 4EF, NR3 4AD, NR7 8HJ, NR3 4EG, NR3 4EE, NR3 4DY, NR7 8UE, NR7 8XB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR7 8HG 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 | 50.4% | 49.4% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 49.6% | 50.6% | 1.0% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of NR7 8HG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.4% 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 | 27.2% | 29.3% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.3% | 55.4% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 11.2% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.2% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 45.9% | 49.4% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 34.2% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 9.9% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 5.8% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 20.5% | 15.5% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 12.8% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 14.5% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 18.6% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 32.1% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.3% | 91.8% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
In this area, 91.8% 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% | 91.8% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 92.6% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mousehold Lane was 10.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.1% lower than the Sprowston East average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Mousehold Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Sprowston East and the 77th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Vicarage Court Mousehold Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2019-01-24 | £122,124 |
| 6 Vicarage Court Mousehold Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £104,500 | 2010-05-10 | £144,041 |
| 8 Vicarage Court Mousehold Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2009-02-20 | £146,080 |
| 5 Vicarage Court Mousehold Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2004-09-13 | £147,226 |
| 6 Vicarage Court Mousehold Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2002-10-25 | £146,178 |
NR7 8HG 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 5,163 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Clements Hill Primary Academy 50 Le Safferne Gardens , NR3 4AR | - not rated | 674 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Junior School Recreation Ground Road , Sprowston NR7 8EW | 3out of 4 | 709 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Infant School Recreation Ground Road , Sprowston NR7 8EW | 3out of 4 | 709 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cecil Gowing Infant School Falcon Road West , Sprowston NR7 8NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Falcon Junior School Falcon Road West , Sprowston NR7 8NT | 3out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartsease Community Middle School, Norwich Rider Haggard Road , NR7 9UE | - not rated | 1,665 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catton Grove Middle School Weston Road , NR3 3TP | - not rated | 2,046 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mile Cross Middle School Valpy Avenue , NR3 2EY | - not rated | 3,018 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Middle School Wessex Street , NR2 2SP | - not rated | 3,713 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakenham Middle School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 4,251 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 | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community High School Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | - not rated | 927 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park College St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL | 3out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,210 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 | 4,440 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher's School George Hill , Old Catton NR6 7DE | - not rated | 947 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nor07 - Norfolk Reintergration Include , 43 Crome Road NR3 4RG | - not rated | 1,391 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Hall School St Faith's Road , Old Catton NR6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich School 71A The Close , NR1 4DD | - not rated | 2,640 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich School of Art and Design St George Street , NR3 1BB | - not rated | 2,668 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rishi Restaurant | 26 Mousehold Lane, Norwich | 239 yd | |
| Dixies Diner | 86 School Lane, Norwich | 393 yd | |
| Starbucks | Chartwell Road, Sprowston | 717 yd | |
| Woods Coffee Bar | 26 Roundtree Close, Sprowston | 890 yd | |
| Denmark Cafe | 162 Sprowston Road, Norwich | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brickmakers | 496 Sprowston Road, Norwich | 184 yd | |
| Woodman Public House-Wet Sales | North Walsham Road, Old Catton | 833 yd | |
| Prince Of Denmark Pub | 140 Sprowston Road, Norwich | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babas | 478 Sprowston Road, Norwich | 183 yd | |
| Good Frydays | Chip Stop, 474 Sprowston Road | 196 yd | |
| Kam Hon Take Away | 107 Shipfield, Norwich | 263 yd | |
| Burger Palace | Plot 79, Showmens Guild Site | 436 yd | |
| Dragon City | 222 Sprowston Road, Norwich | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 463 Sprowston Road, Norwich | 315 yd | |
| East Of England Co-Operative Society | Cannerby Lane Foodstore, 57 Cannerby Lane | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sprowston Recreation Ground PAVILION AND RECREATION GROUND PAVILION AND RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 777 yd |
| Sprowston Community High School CANNERBY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 927 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.