Wroxham Road is in Norwich and in Broadland district. NR7 8RW 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 Wroxham Road, Norwich, NR7 8RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR7 8RH, NR7 8UD, NR7 8UH, NR7 8RL, NR7 8RN, NR7 8UL, NR7 8RD, NR7 8RR, NR7 8DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR7 8RW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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% | 48.7% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 51.3% | 51.3% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 34.3% | 34.8% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 50.6% | 4.1% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11% | 7.4% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 3.9% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (90.1%) 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% | 49.7% | 11.0% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 43.1% | 40.4% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 7.7% | -6.9% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 25.9% | 14.1% | -11.8% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 11.6% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 16.1% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% | 4.2% | -3.9% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 16.1% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 36.3% | 16.2% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 95.6% | 90.4% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 87.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.9% | 87.4% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 6.4% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 86.7% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.8% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0.5% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wroxham Road was 150.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 283.7% higher than the Sprowston East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wroxham Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Sprowston East and the 16th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 128.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 112.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 294 Wroxham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-04-09 | £264,868 |
| 244 Wroxham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-12-20 | £421,383 |
| 276 Wroxham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-12-14 | £179,179 |
| 282 Wroxham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2022-09-16 | £313,253 |
| 238 Wroxham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £417,500 | 2022-08-18 | £392,644 |
NR7 8RW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 134 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery Sparhawk Avenue , Sprowston NR7 8BU | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| White House Farm Mallard Way , NR7 8DN | - not rated | 685 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cecil Gowing Infant School Falcon Road West , Sprowston NR7 8NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Junior School Recreation Ground Road , Sprowston NR7 8EW | 3out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Infant School Recreation Ground Road , Sprowston NR7 8EW | 3out of 4 | 1,262 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 | 1,389 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL | 2out of 4 | 2,201 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | 2out of 4 | 3,047 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 | 3,688 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 4,536 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 | 5,102 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,726 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Include School Norfolk 27 Hurricane Way , Airport Industrial Estate NR6 6HE | - not rated | 3,207 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich School 71A The Close , NR1 4DD | - not rated | 4,464 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 4,613 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 5,199 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Ltd | Tesco Stores Ltd, Blue Boar Lane | 328 yd | |
| Cafe 199 | 199 Wroxham Road, Sprowston | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Boar Inn (Wet Sales) | 259 Wroxham Road, Sprowston | 227 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo\! To Go | Tesco Stores Ltd, Blue Boar Lane | 328 yd | |
| Windoco Ltd T/A Golden Plaice Fish Bar | 197 Wroxham Road, Sprowston | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Blue Boar Lane, Sprowston | 320 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Blue Boar Lane | 328 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 201 Wroxham Road | 705 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sprowston Manor Hotel And Country Club WROXHAM ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 707 yd |
| Sprowston Cricket Club BARKERS LANE | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Sprowston Sports & Social Club Blue Boar Lane | grass pitches | 903 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 | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| 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 | 49.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.94 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.