Mills Close is in Taverham, Norwich and in Broadland district. NR8 6QX is located in the Taverham South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broadland. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mills Close, Taverham, Norwich, NR8 6QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR8 6QU, NR8 6RB, NR8 6RE, NR8 6RD, NR8 6RQ, NR8 6RA, NR8 6RG, NR8 6JT, NR8 6QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR8 6QX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 52.4% | 53% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 47.6% | 47% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 6QX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.8% 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 | 10.6% | 14.1% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -23.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.7% | 63.8% | -5.9% | 44.2% | 19.6% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 8% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 12.8% | 13.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
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 | 30.5% | 39.9% | 9.4% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 44.3% | 35.1% | -9.2% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 17.1% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 6.6% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 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.
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 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.7% | 23.9% | -1.8% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 13.4% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 16.3% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 11% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 13.4% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 20.1% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 9.2% | 1.9% | -7.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 98% | 95.6% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 95.5% | 96.5% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 96.5% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 65.9% | 46.2% | 19.7% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mills Close was 46.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.7% higher than the Taverham North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mills Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Taverham North and the 131st highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mills Close, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2025-03-27 | £380,703 |
| 7 Mills Close, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-11-05 | £349,620 |
| 12 Mills Close, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-09-20 | £332,508 |
| 1 Mills Close, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-06-16 | £350,596 |
| 18 Mills Close, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2021-03-17 | £403,535 |
NR8 6QX 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 retired residents living in NR8 6QX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 59% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 125 |
| Full-Time Employee | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 278 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taverham VC CE Junior School Taverham Road , Taverham NR8 6SX | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School Eastfield , Taverham NR8 6PJ | 4out of 4 | 888 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Community Infant School School Road , Drayton NR8 6EP | 3out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton CofE Junior School School Road , Drayton NR8 6EF | 3out of 4 | 1,888 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 | 867 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Victory Academy Middleton Crescent , Costessey NR5 0PX | 4out of 4 | 4,199 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 3out of 4 | 5,123 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 | 1,446 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banks House School 55a Norwich Road , NR5 0EQ | - not rated | 5,371 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Fox Public House (Wet Sales Only) | Silver Fox, 264 Fakenham Road | 458 yd | |
| Otter Public House | The Otter, 12 The Square | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Pot | 236B Fakenham Road, Taverham | 250 yd | |
| Shaney's Grill | 236 Fakenham Road, Taverham | 252 yd | |
| Taverham Fish Bar | 13B Victoria Road, Taverham | 323 yd | |
| Lucky House | 13A Victoria Road, Taverham | 324 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 295 Fakenham Road, Taverham | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 262 Fakenham Road, Taverham | 420 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy Lane Playing Field LABURNUM AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 471 yd |
| Taverham Junior School TAVERHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Taverham High School BEECH AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,006 yd |
| Hinks Meadow KINGSWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,008 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 54.48 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 54.48 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.48 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.