Area Information for Dolphin Grove, Norwich, NR2 4DY

Dolphin Grove in Norwich is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the Wensum ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Norwich South. This page combines information for the address Dolphin Grove, Norwich, NR2 4DY, 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 4DY.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Norwich
Ward Wensum
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 35 property sales in Dolphin Grove, NR2 4DY 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 104 crimes were reported within half a mile of NR2 4DY.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Dolphin Grove, Norwich, NR2 4DY 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 Dolphin Grove, Norwich, NR2 4DY:

Dolphin Grove, Norwich, NR2 4DZ
Dolphin Grove, Norwich, NR2 4DT
Watson Grove, Norwich, NR2 4LF
Dolphin Grove, Norwich, NR2 4FZ
Heigham Street, Norwich, NR2 4LN
Heigham Street, Norwich, NR2 4TZ

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

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House Prices

We have found 35 property sales in Dolphin Grove 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 Dolphin Grove, 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 0
Semi-Detached 1
Terraced 0
Flat (Purpose-Built) 120
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 122
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Dolphin Grove, 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 4
Owned with Mortgage 18
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 72
Rented: Other Social 0
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 21
Rented: Other 6
Rent Free 0
Total 121

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 62
Two People 36
Three People 15
Four People 8
Five People 2
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 123

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 63
Family Household 51
Other Household 11
Total 125

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 48
Deprived In One Dimension 49
Deprived In Two Dimensions 18
Deprived In Three Dimensions 8
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 123

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 53% male.

Gender
Male 114
Female 102
Total 216

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 24
5-9 9
10-14 5
15-19 3
20-24 32
25-29 18
30-34 25
35-39 17
40-44 13
45-49 11
50-54 16
55-59 12
60-64 7
65-69 6
70-74 6
75-79 3
80-84 2
85+ 4
Total 213

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode NR2 4DY 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 97
Married 37
Separated 8
Divorced 26
Widowed 8
Total 176

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.

Health
Very Good 91
Good 79
Fair 35
Bad 8
Very Bad 2
Total 215

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) 50
Apprenticeship 10
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 26
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 21
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 25
No GCSEs or Equivalent 38
Other 5
Total 175

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 79% 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 170
Mixed Ethnicity 11
Indian 7
Pakistani 1
Bangladeshi 5
Other Asian 6
Black African 6
Other Black/African/Caribbean 2
Other 9
Total 217

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 162
European Union 24
Rest of Europe 4
Africa 8
Middle East and Asia 16
Total 214

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 162
10+ Years 28
5-10 Years 13
2-5 Years 7
Less Than 2 Years 5
Total 215

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 4DY.

Passport(s) Held
None 48
United Kingdom 127
European Union 25
Rest of Europe 2
African Countries 5
Middle East or Asia 6
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 102
Christian 69
Buddhist 0
Hindu 2
Jewish 1
Muslim 22
Sikh 0
Other Religion 5
Not Stated 16
Total 217

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 62
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 27
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 13
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 3
Unemployed 11
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 8
Retired 15
Looking After Home or Family 16
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 10
Other 8
Total 173

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 11
Professional Occupations 18
Associate Professional Occupations 4
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 3
Skilled Trades Occupations 15
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 19
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 8
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 7
Elementary Occupations 20
Total 105

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 13
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 19
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 10
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 17
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 17
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 30
Semi-Routine Occupation 40
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 23
Full-time Student 7
Total 176

Dolphin Grove, Norwich, NR2 4DY 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, 104 crimes were reported within half a mile of NR2 4DY.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 104 crimes committed near Dolphin Grove
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 4DY. 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 4DY.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 12 closest railway stations to Dolphin Grove, Norwich, NR2 4DY. The nearest railway station is Norwich, approximately 1.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Norwich 1.5 miles
Salhouse 5.4 miles
Brundall Gardens 6 miles
Brundall 6.9 miles
Hoveton & Wroxham 7.6 miles
Wymondham 8.5 miles
Buckenham 8.6 miles
Lingwood 9 miles
Cantley 11 miles
Spooner Row 11 miles
Worstead 11 miles
Acle 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Dolphin Grove, Norwich, NR2 4DY. The nearest is Nelson Infant School, approximately 390 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Nelson Infant School 390 yards January 2023
    
Wensum Junior School 780 yards October 2023
    
Angel Road Infant School 0.6 miles September 2022
    
Angel Road Junior School 0.7 miles September 2022
    
Recreation Road Infant School 0.8 miles October 2014
    
Magdalen Gates Primary School 0.8 miles November 2013
    
Mile Cross Primary School 0.9 miles November 2017
    
Avenue Junior School 0.9 miles March 2019
    
Bignold Primary School and Nursery 1.1 miles May 2022
    
Henderson Green Primary Academy 1.1 miles April 2024
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Dolphin Grove, Norwich, NR2 4DY. The nearest is Jane Austen College, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Jane Austen College 0.8 miles May 2024
    
Sewell Park Academy 1 mile May 2022
    
Notre Dame High School, Norwich 1.4 miles February 2024
    
Norwich High School for Girls GDST 1.4 miles  
City Academy Norwich 1.5 miles June 2024
    
Hellesdon High School 1.7 miles October 2023
    
Hewett Academy 1.8 miles October 2023
    
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy 1.9 miles October 2016
    
The Open Academy 2 miles March 2023
    
Sprowston Community Academy 2.1 miles May 2022
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Dolphin Grove, Norwich, NR2 4DY. The nearest is Old Palace Medical Practice, approximately 250 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 Dolphin Grove, Norwich, NR2 4DY. The nearest is Smile Orthodontics, approximately 680 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 Dolphin Grove, Norwich, NR2 4DY. The nearest is Norwich Community Hospital, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Dolphin Grove, Norwich, NR2 4DY. The nearest is Coleman Opticians, approximately 0.6 miles 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 4DY

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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