Colls Road is in Norwich and in Norwich district. NR7 9QF is located in the Crome electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Colls Road, Norwich, NR7 9QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR7 9QD, NR7 9RN, NR7 9QE, NR7 9RB, NR7 9RW, NR7 9QZ, NR7 9RF, NR7 9RH, NR7 9TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR7 9QF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 53.9% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 47.2% | 46.1% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 | 42.1% | 36.1% | -6.0% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.1% | 28.2% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -16.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 21.8% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 12.7% |
| Widowed | 16.3% | 9.3% | -7.0% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.5% | 30.5% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -17.9% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 37.1% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 23.6% | 25% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 6.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 9QF this area, 38.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 14%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.5% | 38.3% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 20.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 12.1% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 17.8% | 5.1% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 4.7% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 10.7% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.7% | 14% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -19.8% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.3% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.5% | 96.5% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 96.3% | 91.4% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 91.1% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.9% | 76.7% | -20.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 40.2% | 13.5% | 26.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colls Road was 103.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.2% lower than the Crome average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colls Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Crome and the 174th highest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Colls Road, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-06-17 | £115,484 |
| 50 Colls Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-02-16 | £205,325 |
| 34 Colls Road, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-10-06 | £203,867 |
| 33 Colls Road, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-05-14 | £139,182 |
| 33 Colls Road, Norwich, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2016-10-17 | £145,071 |
NR7 9QF 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 9QF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartsease Primary Academy Rider Haggard Road , NR7 9UE | 4out of 4 | 632 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St William's Primary School Williams Loke , Thorpe St Andrew NR7 0AJ | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Falcon Junior School Falcon Road West , Sprowston NR7 8NT | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cecil Gowing Infant School Falcon Road West , Sprowston NR7 8NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery Sparhawk Avenue , Sprowston NR7 8BU | 3out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Community school | 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 | 762 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | 2out of 4 | 1,274 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 | 1,738 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | 2out of 4 | 2,815 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 3,423 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 | 3,861 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 | 4,808 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 | 3,105 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 3,320 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall School St Faith's Road , Old Catton NR6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 3,683 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich Steiner School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 4,245 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 4,463 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 | 294 yd | |
| Good News Cafe | 94 Rider Haggard Road, Norwich | 368 yd | |
| Didis Dining | 11 Clancy Road, Norwich | 512 yd | |
| Nourish At Trivium Packaging UK Limited | The Florida Group Limited, St Georges House | 722 yd | |
| Sprowston Garden Centre | Blue Boar Lane, Sprowston | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Snooker Centre | 129 Woodside Road, Thorpe St. Andrew | 309 yd | |
| County Arts Bowls Club | Plumstead Road East, Thorpe St Andrew | 619 yd | |
| Fatso's | 107 Salhouse Road, Sprowston | 668 yd | |
| The Cottage Public House | The Cottage, 148 Thunder Lane | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mama Mia Pizza & Kebab | 33 Witard Road, Norwich | 294 yd | |
| El Grecco's Kebab House | 39 Watling Road, Norwich | 470 yd | |
| New China | 204 Thunder Lane, Thorpe St Andrew | 478 yd | |
| Heartsease Oh Yes | 1 Clancy Road, Norwich | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Foodstore | 21 Witard Road, Norwich | 294 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heartsease Towers (Closed) Sale Road | grass pitches | 470 yd |
| Heartsease Towers Recreation Ground KABIN COMMUNITY CENTRE KABIN COMMUNITY CENTRE SALE ROAD | grass pitches | 480 yd |
| Heartsease Primary Academy RIDER HAGGARD ROAD | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| Open Academy (Closed) Marryat Road | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| St Williams Primary School ST. WILLIAMS WAY | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Soul Church NORWICH FAMILY LIFE CHURCH NORWICH FAMILY LIFE CHURCH HEARTSEASE LANE | grass pitches | 868 yd |
| County Arts Indoor Bowls Club PLUMSTEAD ROAD EAST | indoor bowls | 868 yd |
| Open Academy SALHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 879 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.