Salhouse Road is in Norwich and in Broadland district. NR7 9AE 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 Salhouse Road, Norwich, NR7 9AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR7 9HT, NR7 9HP, NR7 9HU, NR7 9HS, NR7 9HW, NR7 9HN, NR7 9HR, NR7 9HL, NR7 9AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR7 9AE has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 46.5% | 50% | 3.5% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 53.5% | 50% | -3.5% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 29.9% | 37.2% | 7.3% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 46.5% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 2.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.1% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 41.9% | 44.4% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 42.4% | 34.3% | -8.1% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 11.1% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
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 | 21.3% | 13.8% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.3% | 9.2% | -12.1% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 13.8% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 10.3% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 21.8% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 24.1% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 6.1% | 6.9% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 4.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 99.5% | 93% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
In this area, 87% 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 | 98.6% | 87% | -11.6% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 6% | 5.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 4% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 87% | -9.8% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 6% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Salhouse Road was 58.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.8% higher than the Sprowston East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Salhouse Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Sprowston East and the 89th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214 Salhouse Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2019-10-01 | £258,208 |
| 206 Salhouse Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2013-08-02 | £382,359 |
| 218 Salhouse Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £151,500 | 2012-09-28 | £248,292 |
| 214 Salhouse Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2009-10-02 | £291,685 |
| 204 Salhouse Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2006-08-30 | £417,793 |
NR7 9AE 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NR7 9AE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 32 |
| Full-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,115 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White House Farm Mallard Way , NR7 8DN | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cecil Gowing Infant School Falcon Road West , Sprowston NR7 8NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery Sparhawk Avenue , Sprowston NR7 8BU | 3out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartsease Primary Academy Rider Haggard Road , NR7 9UE | 4out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,411 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL | 2out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form Laundry Lane , Thorpe St Andrew NR7 0XS | 4out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | 2out of 4 | 3,382 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 4,321 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 | 4,803 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 | 3,818 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich School 71A The Close , NR1 4DD | - not rated | 4,060 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 4,264 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Include School Norfolk 27 Hurricane Way , Airport Industrial Estate NR6 6HE | - not rated | 4,561 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 5,276 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big D's | C J Ball, Salhouse Road | 320 yd | |
| Sprowston Garden Centre | Blue Boar Lane, Sprowston | 355 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Snooker Centre | 129 Woodside Road, Thorpe St. Andrew | 933 yd | |
| Fatso's | 107 Salhouse Road, Sprowston | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Grecco's Kebab House | 39 Watling Road, Norwich | 830 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Expert Fitness (Closed) Eastgate Place Eastgate Place Salhouse Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 535 yd |
| Heartsease Towers (Closed) Sale Road | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Heartsease Towers Recreation Ground KABIN COMMUNITY CENTRE KABIN COMMUNITY CENTRE SALE ROAD | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Sprowston Sports & Social Club Blue Boar Lane | grass pitches | 761 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| 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 | 38.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.