norwich NR16 Postcodes
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Norwich (NR16)
The NR16 postcode area is located in the Norwich postcode town region, within the county of Norfolk, and contains a total of 545 individual postcodes.
There are 99 electoral wards in the NR16 postcode area, including Attleborough, Beccles, Bungay, Cromer, Dereham, Fakenham, Great Yarmouth, Holt, Lowestoft, Melton Constable, North Walsham, Norwich, Sheringham, Walsingham, Wells-Next-The-Sea, Wymondham which come under the local authority of the South Norfolk Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 23% of people in NR16 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of NR16 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The NR16 postcode is part of the Norwich district in the UK. It is a suburban area located east of the historic city of Norwich. It borders the villages of Tibenham, Morningthorpe, Stratton Strawless, Felthorpe, and High Green. It is situated within the civil parish of South Norwich.
NR16 postcode is home to several schools and educational institutions. These include Old Hall Primary School, South Walsham Primary School, High Green Primary School, and Norwich International Centre for Education. Nearby secondary schools include Notre Dame High School, Sprowston Community High School and Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form College.
Various recreational and leisure activities are available around the NR16 area. The city of Norwich offers a range of entertainment, from art galleries to theatres, and shopping streets to restaurants. Furthermore, the nearby Broadland-Riverside Walk lets visitors take in the scenery of the Norfolk BroadsNational Park. In addition, local attractions include the historic Tharston Hall, the Horsford Woods activity centre, and the Taverham Mill Garden Centre.
The area also has numerous medical and health centres. These include the Humber Centre, the City Health Centre, and the Norwich and Norfolk Hospital. The NR16 postcode is well connected by public transport, with regular bus and train services to the city centre.
The NR16 has various green spaces, such as The Plantation, The Common, The Paddocks, and Horsford Woods. The area has a number of parks, sporting facilities and leisure centres, such as Muscle Building Gym, Fitness First, and David Lloyd Centre. It also has a range of churches, including the Methodist, Anglican, Catholic, and Church of England congregations. It is served by a number of pubs and restaurants, often located near the river.
Demographics
UNEMPLOYMENT
- 92%WORKING
- 8%UNEMPLOYED
8% of people in NR16 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.
ETHNICITY
- 96%WHITE
- 4%NON-WHITE
96% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.
Norfolk
NR16 is located in the county of Norfolk, in England.
Norfolk has a total population of 892,900, making it the 25th largest county in the UK.
Norfolk has a total area of 2080 square miles, and a population density of 165 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
Outward Code | NR16 |
Postal Town | Norwich |
MSOA Name | South Norfolk 011 |
LSOA Name | South Norfolk 011C |
County | Norfolk |
Region | Norfolk |
Country | England |
Local Authority | South Norfolk |
Area Classification | Mainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%) |
NR16 Electoral Wards
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Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 23% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.