The Street is in Lyng, Norwich and in Breckland district. NR9 5AL is located in the Upper Wensum electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Street, Lyng, Norwich, NR9 5AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR9 5AN, NR9 5RB, NR9 5QZ, NR9 5RE, NR9 5RZ, NR9 5RJ, NR9 5RQ, NR9 5RP, NR9 5RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR9 5AL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 48.9% | 52.2% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 51.1% | 47.8% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 NR9 5AL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58% 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 | 19.7% | 24.2% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.4% | 58% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 13.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 9.1% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 5.6% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 44.4% | 42.3% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 43.1% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 9.5% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 11.3% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.3% | 14.3% | -9.0% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 13.4% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 15.6% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 8.2% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 19% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 27.7% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.7% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.9% | 97.8% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 97.4% | 96.7% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 96.7% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.4% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Street was 14.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.7% lower than the Lincoln average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Street has the 5th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Lincoln and the 66th lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.7%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Smithy Cottage The Street, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-03-28 | £289,418 |
| Clock House The Street, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-01-05 | £399,261 |
| Little Churchgate The Street, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-12-05 | £297,431 |
| Church Cottage The Street, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-10-25 | £192,659 |
| Lilac Cottage The Street, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £313,500 | 2023-05-16 | £324,930 |
NR9 5AL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NR9 5AL 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 NR9 5AL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyng Church of England Primary School Wensum Road , NR9 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 144 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Witchingham Church of England Primary Academy The Street , Lenwade NR9 5SD | 3out of 4 | 3,449 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bawdeswell Community Primary School Fakenham Road , Bawdeswell NR20 4RR | 3out of 4 | 4,272 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hockering Church of England Primary Academy The Street , Hockering NR20 3HN | 3out of 4 | 5,382 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox | Fox And Hounds Public House The Street | 0 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyng General Stores | The Common Lyng Stores, Lyng | 173 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lyng Playing Field PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD RICHMOND PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 242 yd |
| Kingfisher Lakes & Apartments (Closed) Quarry Lane | indoor bowls, swimming pool | 616 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 | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.