Drewray Drive is in Taverham, Norwich and in Broadland district. NR8 6XS is located in the Drayton North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broadland. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Drewray Drive, Taverham, Norwich, NR8 6XS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR8 6FY, NR8 6XU, NR8 6FW, NR8 6XR, NR8 6XP, NR8 6QZ, NR8 6FZ, NR8 6XX, NR8 6XT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR8 6XS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.4% | 51.1% | 4.7% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 53.6% | 48.9% | -4.7% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 30% | 33.8% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 48.5% | -7.6% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 10.2% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 52.1% | 53.8% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 34.3% | -4.3% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 8.3% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 10.4% | 12% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.8% | 8.7% | -13.1% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.3% | 19.1% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 9.4% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 19.9% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 28.3% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 96.9% | 94.5% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 96.5% | 96% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 96.4% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 3% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Drewray Drive was 3.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.0% lower than the Drayton North average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Drewray Drive has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Drayton North and the 14th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Drewray Drive, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2025-06-20 | £443,560 |
| 11 Drewray Drive, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,411 | 2023-09-29 | £158,801 |
| 54 Drewray Drive, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-09-30 | £490,481 |
| 16 Drewray Drive, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-09-20 | £416,909 |
| 21 Drewray Drive, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2022-04-04 | £270,040 |
NR8 6XS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 166 |
| Part-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 55 |
| Construction | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Education | 30 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton Community Infant School School Road , Drayton NR8 6EP | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Community Infant School Road , Drayton NR8 6EP | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghost Hill Infant & Nursery School Eastfield , Taverham NR8 6PJ | - not rated | 1,585 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School Eastfield , Taverham NR8 6PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,585 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton First and Middle School School Road , Drayton NR8 6EF | - not rated | 1,598 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 | - not rated | 2,092 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Taverham High School Beech Avenue , Taverham NR8 6HP | 3out of 4 | 2,092 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 2out of 4 | 4,880 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | - not rated | 4,880 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Victory Academy Middleton Crescent , Costessey NR5 0PX | - not rated | 5,048 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 | 2,945 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Public House | The Otter, 12 The Square | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriott Fish & Chips | 2 The Square, Drayton | 561 yd | |
| Tai Yin Peking & Cantonese Takeaway | 1 The Square, Drayton | 566 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Longdale | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 411 yd |
| Drayton Community Infant School SCHOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,010 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 | 61.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.