Chopyngs Dole Close, Norwich, NR7 8RD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR7 8RD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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	48.7%	48.6%	-0.1%	51.0%	-2.4%
Male	51.3%	51.4%	0.1%	49.0%	2.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around NR7 8RD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	34.3%	52.8%	18.5%	37.9%	14.9%
Married: Opposite sex	46.5%	33.7%	-12.8%	44.2%	-10.5%
Separated	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	11%	9%	-2.0%	9.1%	-0.1%
Widowed	7.6%	3.4%	-4.2%	6.1%	-2.7%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	38.7%	50.5%	11.8%	48.4%	2.1%
Good health	43.1%	41.3%	-1.8%	33.6%	7.7%
Fair health	14.6%	7.3%	-7.3%	12.7%	-5.4%
Bad health	3.6%	0.9%	-2.7%	4.0%	-3.1%

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 8RD this area, 8.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.9%	8.1%	-17.8%	18.2%	-10.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14%	10.5%	-3.5%	9.6%	0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.2%	19.8%	2.6%	13.4%	6.4%
Apprenticeship	8.1%	4.7%	-3.4%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11%	27.9%	16.9%	16.9%	11.0%
Degree or Similar	20.1%	27.9%	7.8%	33.8%	-5.9%
Other	3.8%	1.2%	-2.6%	2.8%	-1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% 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	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	0%	2.8%	2.8%	3.1%	-0.3%
Other Asian	0.5%	0.9%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.7%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	0.9%	0.4%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.8%	0.1%
White	95.6%	91.7%	-3.9%	81.4%	10.3%
Other	0%	1.8%	1.8%	1.6%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.6% 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	94.9%	93.6%	-1.3%	83.2%	10.4%
European Union	2.8%	1.8%	-1.0%	6.1%	-4.3%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.3%	3.6%	2.3%	5.6%	-2.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%	0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.6%	93.6%	0.0%	83.2%	10.4%
10+ Years	0.3%	5.5%	5.2%	9.8%	-4.3%
5-10 Years	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0.9%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	4.4%	0%	-4.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.8%	76.7%	12.1%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Eastern Asia	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Southern Asia	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%
No passport held	8.4%	13.5%	-5.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	53.2%	37.2%	16.0%
Christian	30.3%	46.2%	-15.9%
Buddhist	1.8%	0.5%	1.3%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	13.8%	6.0%	7.8%

Safety

Is Chopyngs Dole Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chopyngs Dole Close was 46.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.5% higher than the Sprowston East average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Chopyngs Dole Close has the 11th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Sprowston East and the 128th highest crime rate of 447 local areas in Broadland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,100

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in NR7 8RD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Chopyngs Dole Close are based on 36 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Broadland.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Chopyngs Dole Close, Norwich, NR7 8RD

Estimated Average Property Prices for NR7 8RD

Average Price
£265,218

Semi-Detached
£293,906

Terraced
£270,971

Detached
£188,133

Flats/Maisonettes
£145,935

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Chopyngs Dole Close

Average Price
£271,817

Semi-Detached
£298,956

Terraced
£274,046

Detached
£187,173

Flats/Maisonettes
£157,376

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Chopyngs Dole CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
15 Chopyngs Dole Close, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building	£342,000	2025-10-15	£347,305
5 Chopyngs Dole Close, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2024-10-31	£356,468
11 Chopyngs Dole Close, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building	£260,000	2023-06-22	£267,912
16 Chopyngs Dole Close, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2021-12-20	£322,646
18 Chopyngs Dole Close, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2021-08-02	£300,269

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NR7 8RD

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	43
Part-Time Employee	13
Retired	10
Self-Employed	9
Student (economically inactive)	5
Unemployed	4
Other	3
Looking after home or family	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Human health and social work activities	28
Financial and insurance activities	26
Construction	19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Manufacturing	14
Other	12
Transport and storage	12
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Education	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery Sparhawk Avenue , Sprowston NR7 8BU	4out of 4	485 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
White House Farm Mallard Way , NR7 8DN	3out of 4	513 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Cecil Gowing Infant School Falcon Road West , Sprowston NR7 8NZ	3out of 4	1,076 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Falcon Junior School Falcon Road West , Sprowston NR7 8NT	3out of 4	1,169 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sprowston Junior School Recreation Ground Road , Sprowston NR7 8EW	3out of 4	1,270 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Heartsease Community Middle School, Norwich Rider Haggard Road , NR7 9UE	- not rated	2,277 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Catton Grove Middle School Weston Road , NR3 3TP	- not rated	3,591 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mile Cross Middle School Valpy Avenue , NR3 2EY	- not rated	4,835 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE	3out of 4	1,246 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Sprowston Community High School Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE	- not rated	1,246 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Heartsease High School Marryat Road , NR7 9DF	- not rated	1,951 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL	3out of 4	2,016 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX	3out of 4	3,033 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	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	5,011 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Christopher's School George Hill , Old Catton NR6 7DE	- not rated	2,262 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Beechcroft Study Centre 2 Caston Road , Thorpe St Andrew NR7 0LS	- not rated	2,730 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hall School St Faith's Road , Old Catton NR6 7AD	3out of 4	2,852 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Nor07 - Norfolk Reintergration Include , 43 Crome Road NR3 4RG	- not rated	3,191 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Include School Norfolk 27 Hurricane Way , Airport Industrial Estate NR6 6HE	- not rated	3,393 yd	Other independent school	No	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
Costa Ltd	Tesco Stores Ltd, Blue Boar Lane		219 yd
Cafe 199	199 Wroxham Road, Sprowston		635 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Blue Boar Inn (Wet Sales)	259 Wroxham Road, Sprowston		207 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Yo\! To Go	Tesco Stores Ltd, Blue Boar Lane		219 yd
Windoco Ltd T/A Golden Plaice Fish Bar	197 Wroxham Road, Sprowston		643 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	Blue Boar Lane, Sprowston	152 yd
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, Blue Boar Lane	219 yd
Tesco	Tesco Express, 201 Wroxham Road	628 yd
East Of England Co-Operative Society	Cannerby Lane Foodstore, 57 Cannerby Lane	1,055 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sprowston Sports & Social Club Blue Boar Lane	grass pitches	772 yd
Sprowston Manor Hotel And Country Club WROXHAM ROAD	golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	784 yd
Sprowston Cricket Club BARKERS LANE	grass pitches	817 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	45.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	45.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	57.56 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	57.56 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	18.83 Mbit/s

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