Area Information for Bishopgate, Norwich, NR3 1UP

Bishopgate in Norwich is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the Thorpe Hamlet ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Norwich South. This page combines information for the address Bishopgate, Norwich, NR3 1UP, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of NR3 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.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Norwich
Ward Thorpe Hamlet
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

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 near Bishopgate, Norwich, NR3 1UP.

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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 Bishopgate, Norwich, NR3 1UP 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 Bishopgate, Norwich, NR3 1UP:

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St. Martin At Palace Plain, Norwich, NR3 1RW
St. James Court, Norwich, NR3 1RU
St. Martin At Palace Plain, Norwich, NR3 1RN
Queen Elizabeth Close, Norwich, NR3 1RY
Whitefriars, Norwich, NR3 1TN

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about NR3 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 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 Bishopgate, 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 4
Semi-Detached 11
Terraced 11
Flat (Purpose-Built) 79
Flat (Converted) 14
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 7
Residence in Commercial Building 2
Total 128
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Bishopgate, Norwich contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 80% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 8
Owned with Mortgage 2
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 18
Rented: Other Social 85
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 16
Rent Free 0
Total 129

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 104
Two People 24
Three People 0
Four People 0
Five People 1
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 129

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 104
Family Household 24
Other Household 2
Total 130

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 29
Deprived In One Dimension 55
Deprived In Two Dimensions 36
Deprived In Three Dimensions 9
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 129

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. This part of the Thorpe Hamlet ward however contains significantly more women than average (64%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are large establishments such as boarding schools and convents, and areas with older populations.

Females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas. In general, as people age, they move away from city centre addresses to suburbs, smaller towns and rural locations, so these areas often show a greater number of females, with inner-city areas showing the opposite trend.

Gender
Male 56
Female 100
Total 156

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. The area around NR3 1UP has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 65+ (at 76% of the resident population). This is most commonly seen in rural and small-town areas, and areas of natural beauty that appeal to an older demographic.

This type of distribution is also seen in areas that contain large retirement complexes and care homes.

Age Groups
0-4 0
5-9 1
10-14 2
15-19 2
20-24 2
25-29 2
30-34 2
35-39 1
40-44 4
45-49 3
50-54 3
55-59 1
60-64 15
65-69 16
70-74 24
75-79 29
80-84 22
85+ 28
Total 157

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of NR3 1UP the number widowed residents is high - 22% of the area's population. This may be indicative of an older population, and these areas often contain more women than men as a result.

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 36
Married 30
Separated 5
Divorced 47
Widowed 35
Total 153

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 Thorpe Hamlet ward shows lower levels of residents that report their health as Good or Very Good (49%) than average, which is usually indicative of areas with older populations or areas of social deprivation.

Health
Very Good 23
Good 54
Fair 53
Bad 22
Very Bad 6
Total 158

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Bishopgate and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 37% of the resident population. On average, around 18.2% of census respondents fall into this category.

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) 37
Apprenticeship 8
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 9
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 15
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 17
No GCSEs or Equivalent 56
Other 11
Total 153

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Bishopgate, Norwich) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 99% so.

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 155
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Other 1
Total 157

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 136
European Union 14
Middle East and Asia 4
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 3
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 158

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 136
10+ Years 11
5-10 Years 4
2-5 Years 7
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 158

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 NR3 1UP.

Passport(s) Held
None 55
United Kingdom 90
Republic of Ireland 2
European Union 7
Rest of Europe 0
North America or Caribbean 3

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 39
Christian 106
Buddhist 2
Hindu 0
Jewish 1
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 3
Not Stated 7
Total 158

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Thorpe Hamlet ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 76% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

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 4
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 11
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 7
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 0
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 4
Retired 117
Looking After Home or Family 1
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 10
Other 0
Total 154

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
Professional Occupations 3
Associate Professional Occupations 2
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 2
Skilled Trades Occupations 2
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 2
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 5
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 3
Elementary Occupations 5
Total 24

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 10
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 31
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 21
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 16
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 3
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 29
Semi-Routine Occupation 28
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 13
Full-time Student 4
Total 155

Bishopgate, Norwich, NR3 1UP 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.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Bishopgate
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 NR3 1UP. 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 NR3 1UP.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 13 closest railway stations to Bishopgate, Norwich, NR3 1UP. The nearest railway station is Norwich, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Norwich 0.5 miles
Salhouse 4.8 miles
Brundall Gardens 5 miles
Brundall 5.9 miles
Hoveton & Wroxham 7.2 miles
Buckenham 7.5 miles
Lingwood 8 miles
Wymondham 9.1 miles
Cantley 9.7 miles
Acle 11 miles
Worstead 11 miles
Spooner Row 12 miles
Reedham (Norfolk) 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Bishopgate, Norwich, NR3 1UP. The nearest is Magdalen Gates Primary School, approximately 630 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Magdalen Gates Primary School 630 yards
    
Charles Darwin Primary School 760 yards
    
George White Junior School half a mile
    
Mousehold Infant & Nursery School 0.5 miles
    
Angel Road Junior School 0.7 miles
    
Lionwood Junior School 0.7 miles
    
Angel Road Infant School 0.7 miles
    
The Free School Norwich 0.8 miles
    
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School 0.9 miles
    
Bignold Primary School and Nursery 0.9 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Bishopgate, Norwich, NR3 1UP. The nearest is Jane Austen College, approximately 610 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Jane Austen College 610 yards
    
Notre Dame High School, Norwich 0.8 miles
    
Sewell Park Academy 0.9 miles
    
The Open Academy 1.3 miles
    
Hewett Academy 1.5 miles
    
Norwich High School for Girls GDST 1.5 miles  
Sprowston Community Academy 1.6 miles
    
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy 1.9 miles
    
City Academy Norwich 2.3 miles
    
Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form 2.3 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Bishopgate, Norwich, NR3 1UP. The nearest is Castle Partnership, approximately 210 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 Bishopgate, Norwich, NR3 1UP. The nearest is Cotman House Dental Surgery, approximately 100 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 Bishopgate, Norwich, NR3 1UP. The nearest is Julian Hospital, approximately 1.6 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Bishopgate, Norwich, NR3 1UP. The nearest is D R Grey (Norwich) Ltd, approximately 350 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 NR3 1UP

This postcode has support for superfast broadband at one or more premises. Superfast broadband is generally taken to mean fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 30Mbps plus - more than enough for gaming, video calling, watching video and internet browsing. 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? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 30Mbps+

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Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

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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