Falcon Road West is in Norwich and in Broadland district. NR7 8NY 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 Falcon Road West, Norwich, NR7 8NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR7 8PJ, NR7 8NW, NR7 8NS, NR7 8PE, NR7 8PL, NR7 8PH, NR7 8PF, NR7 8NZ, NR7 8NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR7 8NY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 51.3% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.7% | 48.7% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 8NY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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 | 22.8% | 23% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.6% | 51.2% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 10.5% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 13.9% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
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 | 27.6% | 27.9% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -20.5% |
| Good health | 42.3% | 43.4% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 9.8% |
| Fair health | 22% | 22.6% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 9.9% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around NR7 8NY this area, 31.4% 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 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.1% | 31.4% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 11% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 11.9% | -9.1% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 11.9% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 12.9% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.3% | 17.6% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3.3% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.8% | 98.2% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 95.5% | 93.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 93.4% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 58.1% | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Falcon Road West was 22.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.1% lower than the Sprowston East average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Falcon Road West has the 14th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Sprowston East and the 166th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 100.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Falcon Road West, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-08-23 | £267,731 |
| 71 Falcon Road West, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-08-08 | £235,265 |
| 77 Falcon Road West, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-07-07 | £221,020 |
| 86 Falcon Road West, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-05-18 | £364,442 |
| 90 Falcon Road West, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-09-06 | £287,978 |
NR7 8NY 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NR7 8NY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 92 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil Gowing Infant School Falcon Road West , Sprowston NR7 8NZ | 3out of 4 | 234 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falcon Junior School Falcon Road West , Sprowston NR7 8NT | 3out of 4 | 379 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery Sparhawk Avenue , Sprowston NR7 8BU | 3out of 4 | 479 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Junior School Recreation Ground Road , Sprowston NR7 8EW | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Infant School Recreation Ground Road , Sprowston NR7 8EW | 3out of 4 | 695 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 | 295 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL | 2out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | 2out of 4 | 2,195 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form Laundry Lane , Thorpe St Andrew NR7 0XS | 4out of 4 | 3,106 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 3,506 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 | 4,059 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 | 5,221 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 | 2,456 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Include School Norfolk 27 Hurricane Way , Airport Industrial Estate NR6 6HE | - not rated | 3,240 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich School 71A The Close , NR1 4DD | - not rated | 3,394 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 3,554 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 4,273 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Academy East Ltd | Sapphire House, Roundtree Way | 469 yd | |
| Cafe 199 | 199 Wroxham Road, Sprowston | 637 yd | |
| Nourish At Trivium Packaging UK Limited | The Florida Group Limited, St Georges House | 805 yd | |
| Woods Coffee Bar | 26 Roundtree Close, Sprowston | 826 yd | |
| KFC | 11 Sprowston Retail Park, Salhouse Road | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gas Social Club | The Gas Club, Roundtree Way | 409 yd | |
| Fatso's | 107 Salhouse Road, Sprowston | 787 yd | |
| Blue Boar Inn (Wet Sales) | 259 Wroxham Road, Sprowston | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windoco Ltd T/A Golden Plaice Fish Bar | 197 Wroxham Road, Sprowston | 636 yd | |
| Yo\! To Go | Tesco Stores Ltd, Blue Boar Lane | 967 yd | |
| El Grecco's Kebab House | 39 Watling Road, Norwich | 994 yd | |
| Heartsease Oh Yes | 1 Clancy Road, Norwich | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Of England Co-Operative Society | Cannerby Lane Foodstore, 57 Cannerby Lane | 279 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 201 Wroxham Road | 655 yd | |
| Lidl | Blue Boar Lane, Sprowston | 825 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Blue Boar Lane | 967 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Falcon Junior School FALCON ROAD WEST | grass pitches | 282 yd |
| Sprowston Community High School CANNERBY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 326 yd |
| Sprowston Sports & Social Club Blue Boar Lane | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Sprowston Recreation Ground PAVILION AND RECREATION GROUND PAVILION AND RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,035 yd |
| Open Academy (Closed) Marryat Road | grass pitches | 1,050 yd |
| Heartsease Towers Recreation Ground KABIN COMMUNITY CENTRE KABIN COMMUNITY CENTRE SALE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,055 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.