Area Information for Douro Place, Norwich, NR2 4BQ

Douro Place in Norwich is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the Nelson ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Norwich South. This page combines information for the address Douro Place, Norwich, NR2 4BQ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of NR2 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for NR2 4BQ.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Norwich
Ward Nelson
Constituency Norwich South * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region Eastern
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 30 property sales in Douro Place, NR2 4BQ since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Norwich East), and the Norfolk Constabulary force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in February 2025, when 188 crimes were reported within half a mile of NR2 4BQ.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Douro Place, Norwich, NR2 4BQ is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Douro Place, Norwich, NR2 4BQ:

Douro Place, Norwich, NR2 4BG
West Pottergate, Norwich, NR2 4BW
Distillery Square, Norwich, NR2 4BH
West Pottergate, Norwich, NR2 4BX
Charles Square, Norwich, NR2 4BE
West Pottergate, Norwich, NR2 4BN

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about NR2 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 30 property sales in Douro Place since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Douro Place, Norwich consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 1
Semi-Detached 1
Terraced 0
Flat (Purpose-Built) 96
Flat (Converted) 4
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 2
Residence in Commercial Building 12
Total 116
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Douro Place, Norwich contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 60% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 10
Owned with Mortgage 9
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 69
Rented: Other Social 1
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 23
Rented: Other 4
Rent Free 1
Total 117

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 71
Two People 30
Three People 9
Four People 6
Five People 0
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 116

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Douro Place, Norwich consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 73
Family Household 38
Other Household 6
Total 117

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 35
Deprived In One Dimension 37
Deprived In Two Dimensions 30
Deprived In Three Dimensions 13
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 116

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Norwich South constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 50% male.

Gender
Male 91
Female 91
Total 182

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 12
5-9 6
10-14 5
15-19 4
20-24 16
25-29 19
30-34 15
35-39 11
40-44 12
45-49 9
50-54 8
55-59 10
60-64 12
65-69 16
70-74 13
75-79 10
80-84 5
85+ 0
Total 183

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode NR2 4BQ does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 86
Married 30
Separated 7
Divorced 26
Widowed 10
Total 159

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

However, this area of the Nelson ward shows lower levels of residents that report their health as Good or Very Good (68%) than average, which is usually indicative of areas with older populations or areas of social deprivation.

Health
Very Good 70
Good 54
Fair 30
Bad 23
Very Bad 7
Total 184

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 38
Apprenticeship 12
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 18
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 22
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 26
No GCSEs or Equivalent 40
Other 3
Total 159

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 86% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 156
Mixed Ethnicity 5
Chinese 5
Other Asian 4
Black African 8
Other 6
Total 184

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 129
European Union 28
Rest of Europe 3
Africa 9
Middle East and Asia 10
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 3
Total 182

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 129
10+ Years 22
5-10 Years 18
2-5 Years 5
Less Than 2 Years 9
Total 183

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to NR2 4BQ.

Passport(s) Held
None 60
United Kingdom 84
Republic of Ireland 2
European Union 24
Rest of Europe 2
African Countries 5
Middle East or Asia 3
North America or Caribbean 1
Central and South America 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 88
Christian 66
Buddhist 4
Hindu 1
Jewish 2
Muslim 8
Sikh 0
Other Religion 2
Not Stated 12
Total 183

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 37
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 19
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 6
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 1
Unemployed 11
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 5
Retired 43
Looking After Home or Family 7
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 20
Other 8
Total 157

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 2
Professional Occupations 12
Associate Professional Occupations 6
Skilled Trades Occupations 7
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 11
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 7
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 4
Elementary Occupations 17
Total 66

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 11
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 21
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 14
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 14
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 7
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 22
Semi-Routine Occupation 40
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 24
Full-time Student 5
Total 158

Douro Place, Norwich, NR2 4BQ is within the Norwich East policing neighbourhood, under the Norfolk Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In February 2025, 188 crimes were reported within half a mile of NR2 4BQ.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 188 crimes committed near Douro Place
Neighbourhood Team Address Norwich East
Bethel Street Norwich Norfolk
NR2 1NN
Force Website: https://www.norfolk.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to NR2 4BQ. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for NR2 4BQ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 12 closest railway stations to Douro Place, Norwich, NR2 4BQ. The nearest railway station is Norwich, approximately 1.1 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Norwich 1.1 miles
Salhouse 5.5 miles
Brundall Gardens 5.8 miles
Brundall 6.7 miles
Hoveton & Wroxham 7.9 miles
Wymondham 8.3 miles
Buckenham 8.3 miles
Lingwood 8.8 miles
Cantley 11 miles
Spooner Row 11 miles
Acle 12 miles
Worstead 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Douro Place, Norwich, NR2 4BQ. The nearest is Nelson Infant School, approximately half a mile away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Nelson Infant School half a mile January 2023
    
Avenue Junior School 0.5 miles March 2019
    
Recreation Road Infant School 0.5 miles October 2014
    
Bignold Primary School and Nursery 0.6 miles May 2022
    
Wensum Junior School 0.7 miles October 2023
    
The Free School Norwich 0.8 miles November 2017
    
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles December 2014
    
Magdalen Gates Primary School 0.9 miles November 2013
    
Angel Road Junior School 0.9 miles September 2022
    
Angel Road Infant School 0.9 miles September 2022
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Douro Place, Norwich, NR2 4BQ. The nearest is Jane Austen College, approximately half a mile away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Jane Austen College half a mile May 2024
    
Notre Dame High School, Norwich 0.9 miles February 2024
    
Norwich High School for Girls GDST 0.9 miles  
Sewell Park Academy 1.3 miles May 2022
    
Hewett Academy 1.3 miles October 2023
    
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy 1.4 miles October 2016
    
City Academy Norwich 1.4 miles June 2024
    
The Open Academy 2.1 miles March 2023
    
Hellesdon High School 2.2 miles October 2023
    
Sprowston Community Academy 2.3 miles May 2022
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Douro Place, Norwich, NR2 4BQ. The nearest is West Pottergate Med Prac, approximately 110 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Douro Place, Norwich, NR2 4BQ. The nearest is Smile Orthodontics, approximately 450 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 7 closest hospitals to Douro Place, Norwich, NR2 4BQ. The nearest is Julian Hospital, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Douro Place, Norwich, NR2 4BQ. The nearest is Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, approximately 460 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in NR2 4BQ

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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