Shillgate Way is in Taverham, Norwich and in Broadland district. NR8 6GL is located in the Taverham North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broadland. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shillgate Way, Taverham, Norwich, NR8 6GL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR8 6GW, NR8 6GN, NR8 6GJ, NR8 6GH, NR8 6FX, NR8 6FU, NR8 6FT, NR8 6LG, NR8 6BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR8 6GL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 49.7% | 52.5% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 47.5% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 NR8 6GL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.3% 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 | 23.8% | 27.8% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.6% | 58.3% | -6.3% | 44.2% | 14.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 57.8% | 50.7% | -7.1% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 38.7% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 5.2% | 10.7% | 5.5% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.6% | 11.6% | 4.0% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 9.6% | -9.2% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 26.7% | 20.1% | -6.6% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 23.8% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 28.4% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 96.6% | 92.5% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 93.8% | 93.3% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 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 | 93.8% | 93.1% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0.3% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.7% | 76.7% | 18.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shillgate Way was 15.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.1% lower than the Taverham North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shillgate Way has the 16th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Taverham North and the 121st lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Shillgate Way, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-03-29 | £386,951 |
| 3 Shillgate Way, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2020-12-04 | £324,077 |
| 1 Shillgate Way, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-10-08 | £362,321 |
| 19 Shillgate Way, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2019-10-29 | £320,045 |
| 9 Shillgate Way, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £303,000 | 2019-02-08 | £348,207 |
NR8 6GL 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 student residents living in NR8 6GL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 146 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nightingale Infant & Nursery School Nightingale Drive , Taverham NR8 6LA | 1out of 4 | 843 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taverham VC CE Junior School Taverham Road , Taverham NR8 6SX | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School Eastfield , Taverham NR8 6PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,679 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Community Infant School School Road , Drayton NR8 6EP | 3out of 4 | 2,167 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton CofE Junior School School Road , Drayton NR8 6EF | 3out of 4 | 2,538 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taverham High School Beech Avenue , Taverham NR8 6HP | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Victory Academy Middleton Crescent , Costessey NR5 0PX | 4out of 4 | 4,997 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Preparatory School At Taverham Hall Taverham Park , Taverham NR8 6HU | - not rated | 1,581 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinks Hut - Taverham Football Club | Hinks Meadow Village Hall, Kingswood Avenue | 106 yd | |
| Magnolia's Restaurant Ltd | Taverham Garden Centre, Fir Covert Road | 578 yd | |
| Tea And Bunns Tea Room | Unit 3 Taverham Craft Centre, Fir Covert Road | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Fox Public House (Wet Sales Only) | Silver Fox, 264 Fakenham Road | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Palace Takeaway | 297A Fakenham Road, Taverham | 427 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 295 Fakenham Road, Taverham | 434 yd | |
| Norfolk Electric Adventure | Unit 15, Taverham Craft Centre | 685 yd | |
| Shaney's Grill | 236 Fakenham Road, Taverham | 724 yd | |
| Curry Pot | 236B Fakenham Road, Taverham | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 262 Fakenham Road, Taverham | 413 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hinks Meadow KINGSWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 185 yd |
| Taverham High School BEECH AVENUE | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Beech Avenue Sports Ground Beech Avenue | artificial grass pitch, cycling | 796 yd |
| Wensum Valley Hotel Golf & Country Club BEECH AVENUE | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 839 yd |
| Sandy Lane Playing Field LABURNUM AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 959 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.