Falcon Road East is in Norwich and in Broadland district. NR7 8XZ 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 East, Norwich, NR7 8XZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR7 8XY, NR7 9AN, NR7 9DW, NR7 9DN, NR7 9DX, NR7 9DU, NR7 9DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR7 8XZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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% | 49.2% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 49.6% | 50.8% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 8XZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% 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 | 19% | 20.9% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.1% | 59.6% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 15.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 8.7% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 12.5% | 9.1% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 32.1% | 34.8% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -13.6% |
| Good health | 42.5% | 38.7% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 19.4% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 5% | 6.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
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 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.1% | 21.3% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 12.2% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 13.9% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 11.3% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 14.8% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 17.4% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 10.2% | 9.1% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 6.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.6% | 100% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 97.9% | 96.5% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 97.2% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 25.1% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 11.8% | 6.0% | 5.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Falcon Road East was 22.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.8% lower than the Sprowston East average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Falcon Road East has the 18th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Sprowston East and the 183rd lowest crime rate of 447 local areas in Broadland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Falcon Road East, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-02-09 | £435,565 |
| 11 Falcon Road East, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-08-31 | £437,799 |
| 5 Falcon Road East, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £368,000 | 2022-06-10 | £380,663 |
| 41 Falcon Road East, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £344,000 | 2022-01-24 | £360,240 |
| 35 Falcon Road East, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-03-26 | £262,280 |
NR7 8XZ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NR7 8XZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcon Junior School Falcon Road West , Sprowston NR7 8NT | 3out of 4 | 375 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cecil Gowing Infant School Falcon Road West , Sprowston NR7 8NZ | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartsease First School Rider Haggard Road , NR7 9UE | - not rated | 859 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartsease Primary School Rider Haggard Road , NR7 9UE | - not rated | 976 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartsease Primary Academy Rider Haggard Road , NR7 9UE | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 854 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catton Grove Middle School Weston Road , NR3 3TP | - not rated | 3,518 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mile Cross Middle School Valpy Avenue , NR3 2EY | - not rated | 4,390 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Middle School Wessex Street , NR2 2SP | - not rated | 4,408 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakenham Middle School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 4,533 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartsease High School Marryat Road , NR7 9DF | - not rated | 569 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community High School Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | - not rated | 618 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form Laundry Lane , Thorpe St Andrew NR7 0XS | - not rated | 2,371 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,922 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 | 4,988 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechcroft Study Centre 2 Caston Road , Thorpe St Andrew NR7 0LS | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nor07 - Norfolk Reintergration Include , 43 Crome Road NR3 4RG | - not rated | 2,234 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Christopher's School George Hill , Old Catton NR6 7DE | - not rated | 2,328 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe House School 7 Yarmouth Road , NR7 0EA | - not rated | 2,529 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Langley Preparatory School Beech Hill , 11 Yarmouth Road NR7 0EA | - not rated | 2,538 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nourish At Trivium Packaging UK Limited | The Florida Group Limited, St Georges House | 227 yd | |
| Art Academy East Ltd | Sapphire House, Roundtree Way | 283 yd | |
| KFC | 11 Sprowston Retail Park, Salhouse Road | 404 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Sprowston Retail Park, Salhouse Road | 404 yd | |
| Didis Dining | 11 Clancy Road, Norwich | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatso's | 107 Salhouse Road, Sprowston | 145 yd | |
| The Gas Social Club | The Gas Club, Roundtree Way | 353 yd | |
| Woodside Snooker Centre | 129 Woodside Road, Thorpe St. Andrew | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Grecco's Kebab House | 39 Watling Road, Norwich | 383 yd | |
| Heartsease Oh Yes | 1 Clancy Road, Norwich | 460 yd | |
| Mama Mia Pizza & Kebab | 33 Witard Road, Norwich | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Of England Co-Operative Society | Cannerby Lane Foodstore, 57 Cannerby Lane | 831 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 21 Witard Road, Norwich | 1,029 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Falcon Junior School FALCON ROAD WEST | grass pitches | 374 yd |
| Heartsease Towers Recreation Ground KABIN COMMUNITY CENTRE KABIN COMMUNITY CENTRE SALE ROAD | grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Heartsease Towers (Closed) Sale Road | grass pitches | 559 yd |
| Open Academy (Closed) Marryat Road | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| Sprowston Community High School CANNERBY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 616 yd |
| Open Academy SALHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 669 yd |
| Heartsease Primary Academy RIDER HAGGARD ROAD | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Soul Church NORWICH FAMILY LIFE CHURCH NORWICH FAMILY LIFE CHURCH HEARTSEASE LANE | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Sprowston Sports & Social Club Blue Boar Lane | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 55.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.