Broad Lane is in Swannington, Norwich and in Broadland district. NR9 5NH is located in the Great Witchingham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broadland. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Broad Lane, Swannington, Norwich, NR9 5NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR9 5NH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 50% | 47.5% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 50% | 52.5% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 NR9 5NH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.8% 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 | 21.4% | 26.5% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.9% | 55.8% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 11.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 12% | 9.9% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.2% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 48.9% | 45.9% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 37.3% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 12.3% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 21.4% | 18.8% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 9.7% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 15.3% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 18.8% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 28.4% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.1% | 98.1% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 98.3% 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 | 96.4% | 98.3% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 98.1% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broad Lane was 14.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.0% lower than the Eynesford average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Broad Lane has the 9th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Eynesford and the 109th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.2%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swannington Lodge Broad Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £1,462,500 | 2024-11-08 | £1,400,874 |
| Swannington Lodge Broad Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2020-12-03 | £1,396,882 |
| Hyfield House Broad Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £820,000 | 2020-08-24 | £926,352 |
| Swannington Lodge Broad Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2018-11-28 | £369,072 |
| Daubenton House Broad Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2012-06-21 | £524,148 |
NR9 5NH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 5NH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 5NH 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%.
| Retired | 113 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Witchingham Church of England Primary Academy The Street , Lenwade NR9 5SD | 3out of 4 | 3,475 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cawston Church of England Primary Academy Aylsham Road , Cawston NR10 4AY | 3out of 4 | 5,316 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reepham Primary School School Road , Reepham NR10 4JP | 3out of 4 | 5,331 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reepham High School and College Whitwell Road , Reepham NR10 4JT | 3out of 4 | 5,234 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Taverham High School Beech Avenue , Taverham NR8 6HP | 3out of 4 | 5,325 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 83.3% |
| 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 | 16.7% |
| Median download speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 26.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 58.79 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 58.79 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.