Breck Farm Lane is in Taverham, Norwich and in Broadland district. NR8 6LR is located in the Taverham North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broadland. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Breck Farm Lane, Taverham, Norwich, NR8 6LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR8 6LS, NR8 6GF, NR8 6GG, NR8 6GA, NR8 6AD, NR8 6FT, NR8 6GE, NR8 6BW, NR8 6LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR8 6LR 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 | 49.8% | 50% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50% | -0.2% | 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 | 21.6% | 26.7% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 49.3% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 8.4% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 18.7% | 13.8% | -4.9% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
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 (67.1%) 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 | 26.3% | 35.4% | 9.1% | 48.4% | -13.0% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 31.7% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 17.2% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 10.7% | 6.3% | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Very bad health | 22% | 5.1% | -16.9% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
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 19.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.7% | 28% | -19.7% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 10.9% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 10% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 9.8% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 15.3% | 9.2% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 19.4% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 4.7% | 6.6% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 3.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 97.3% | 96.8% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 95.6% | 93% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 92.8% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.8% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 27% | 13.5% | 13.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 56.8% | 46.2% | 10.6% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Breck Farm Lane was 53.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.6% higher than the Taverham North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Breck Farm Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Taverham North and the 107th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Breck Farm Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-07-02 | £290,308 |
| 25 Breck Farm Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-04-30 | £403,867 |
| 32 Breck Farm Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £291,000 | 2022-02-23 | £291,618 |
| 2C Breck Farm Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2021-12-10 | £422,249 |
| 1 Breck Farm Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £363,000 | 2021-01-07 | £402,757 |
NR8 6LR 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 NR8 6LR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 188 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 671 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taverham VC CE Junior School Taverham Road , Taverham NR8 6SX | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School Eastfield , Taverham NR8 6PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Community Infant School School Road , Drayton NR8 6EP | 3out of 4 | 1,749 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton CofE Junior School School Road , Drayton NR8 6EF | 3out of 4 | 2,112 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 | 802 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Victory Academy Middleton Crescent , Costessey NR5 0PX | 4out of 4 | 4,711 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 3out of 4 | 5,447 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,695 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 | 533 yd | |
| Magnolia's Restaurant Ltd | Taverham Garden Centre, Fir Covert Road | 951 yd | |
| Tea And Bunns Tea Room | Unit 3 Taverham Craft Centre, Fir Covert Road | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Fox Public House (Wet Sales Only) | Silver Fox, 264 Fakenham Road | 192 yd | |
| Otter Public House | The Otter, 12 The Square | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Fish Bar | 295 Fakenham Road, Taverham | 242 yd | |
| Dragon Palace Takeaway | 297A Fakenham Road, Taverham | 245 yd | |
| Shaney's Grill | 236 Fakenham Road, Taverham | 334 yd | |
| Curry Pot | 236B Fakenham Road, Taverham | 349 yd | |
| Taverham Fish Bar | 13B Victoria Road, Taverham | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 262 Fakenham Road, Taverham | 179 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hinks Meadow KINGSWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Sandy Lane Playing Field LABURNUM AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 849 yd |
| Taverham High School BEECH AVENUE | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Taverham Junior School TAVERHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 973 yd |
| Beech Avenue Sports Ground Beech Avenue | artificial grass pitch, cycling | 1,084 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 | 37.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 17.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 17.8% |
| 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 | 58.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 161.29 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 161.29 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 23.06 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.