Tracey Road is in Norwich and in Broadland district. NR7 9LQ is located in the Thorpe St Andrew North West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich North. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tracey Road, Norwich, NR7 9LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR7 9LD, NR7 9LB, NR7 9LA, NR7 9NQ, NR7 9HA, NR7 9LH, NR7 9LF, NR7 9LE, NR7 9LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR7 9LQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 50.4% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 52% | 49.6% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 9LQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68% 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 | 19.4% | 18.6% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -19.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.2% | 68% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 23.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 6.9% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 41.8% | 39% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 40.1% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 15.8% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 21.5% | 17.3% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 9.5% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 16.5% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 9.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 16% | 7.6% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 29.4% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 7.2% | 1.7% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.7% | 96.7% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 94.5% | 91.5% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 90.8% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 1.1% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tracey Road was 18.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.0% lower than the Thorpe St Andrew North West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tracey Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Thorpe St Andrew North West and the 143rd lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Tracey Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2013-09-27 | £287,616 |
| 2 Tracey Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £55,000 | 1996-10-16 | £298,023 |
NR7 9LQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 9LQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St William's Primary School Williams Loke , Thorpe St Andrew NR7 0AJ | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartsease Primary Academy Rider Haggard Road , NR7 9UE | 4out of 4 | 998 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Falcon Junior School Falcon Road West , Sprowston NR7 8NT | 3out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cecil Gowing Infant School Falcon Road West , Sprowston NR7 8NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe Hillside Avenue , Thorpe St Andrew NR7 0QW | 3out of 4 | 1,735 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL | 2out of 4 | 1,225 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 | 1,297 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | 2out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | 2out of 4 | 3,279 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 3,797 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 | 4,204 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 | 5,082 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich School 71A The Close , NR1 4DD | - not rated | 3,443 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 3,666 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall School St Faith's Road , Old Catton NR6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 4,132 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich Steiner School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 4,459 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 4,870 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witard Road Community Cafe | Baptist Church, Witard Road | 530 yd | |
| The Place | 61 Spinney Road, Thorpe St Andrew | 680 yd | |
| Good News Cafe | 94 Rider Haggard Road, Norwich | 827 yd | |
| Thailand Thai Cuisine | Thailand Restaurant, 9 Ring Road | 917 yd | |
| Big D's | C J Ball, Salhouse Road | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Snooker Centre | 129 Woodside Road, Thorpe St. Andrew | 179 yd | |
| The Cottage Public House | The Cottage, 148 Thunder Lane | 518 yd | |
| County Arts Bowls Club | Plumstead Road East, Thorpe St Andrew | 833 yd | |
| Fatso's | 107 Salhouse Road, Sprowston | 1,086 yd | |
| Gordon Public House | 88 Gordon Avenue, Thorpe St Andrew | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New China | 204 Thunder Lane, Thorpe St Andrew | 199 yd | |
| Mama Mia Pizza & Kebab | 33 Witard Road, Norwich | 530 yd | |
| El Grecco's Kebab House | 39 Watling Road, Norwich | 830 yd | |
| Top Chef | 161 Thunder Lane, Thorpe St Andrew | 935 yd | |
| Heartsease Oh Yes | 1 Clancy Road, Norwich | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Foodstore | 21 Witard Road, Norwich | 530 yd | |
| East Of England Co-Operative Society Ltd | 12 Laundry Lane, Thorpe St Andrew | 984 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heartsease Towers (Closed) Sale Road | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Heartsease Towers Recreation Ground KABIN COMMUNITY CENTRE KABIN COMMUNITY CENTRE SALE ROAD | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| St Williams Primary School ST. WILLIAMS WAY | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Heartsease Primary Academy RIDER HAGGARD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,065 yd |
| County Arts Indoor Bowls Club PLUMSTEAD ROAD EAST | indoor bowls | 1,086 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.