Population & Deprivation: Large variation in deprivation, ranging from the most to the least deprived national deciles.
Overall average levels of child poverty and slightly high than average Free School Meal eligibility, but there is stark local socioeconomic variation.
Health Outcomes: Life expectancy overall similar to the England average; but strong inequalities (larger than 10-year gap for men, 6-year gap for women).
Premature and preventable mortality overall similar to national average; but area with worst outcomes has rates 80-90% worse than national averages.
Behavioural Risks: Smoking across Norwich slightly higher, alcohol-related admissions much higher, and obesity rates lower than Norfolk and England averages. Likely partly explained by demographic differences.
Childhood overweight average to low within Norfolk and Waveney, but considerable local variation.
Disease Burden: Prevalence of long-term conditions lowest within Norfolk and Waveney and better than England averages. Likely driven by young demographic.
Wider Determinants: Lower than average economic activity 55% (England 60.9%), due in part to student population. Large variation locally.
Average Universal Credit (17.3%) and PIP entitlement (8.5%) overall. High proportions in most deprived areas.
Generally good access to healthcare.
There is no single definition of a neighbourhood in the NHS and local authority planning context.
Neighbourhoods can be understood in several ways: Administrative or statistical boundaries such as wards, parishes, or Middle Layer Super Output Areas (MSOAs), which provide stable geographies for data analysis.
Economic centres like market towns or main urban areas, reflecting where people live, work, and access services.
Functional service areas, for example, GP practice or NHS trust catchments, which align with how health and care services are delivered.
Collaborative structures such as Primary Care Networks (PCNs) or integrated care partnerships, which represent groups of organisations working together to serve a defined population.
These neighbourhood profiles draw on recorded data for these areas - whether by GP practice population, PCN, or statistical geography - to provide a shared evidence base for planning, resource allocation, and addressing health inequalities.
Norwich South has an age profile that is characterised by a much younger population than that of Norfolk & Waveney as a whole, most notably due to UEA being located in this area. Lakenham & Tuckswood has the largest proportion of children (1 in 5 aged under 16), whereas almost one in three residents are aged 65+ in Eaton.
Locally, the MSOA with the largest estimated overall population growth is Eaton with an 8.2% population increase by 2044. There is stark variation in deprivation between local areas, with significant deprivation in the Heigham Grove and Lakenham areas.
23.2% of the population of Norwich South live in small areas that are among the 20% most deprived areas in England (Core20 areas). Across Norfolk and Waveney, 14.4% live in Core20 areas.
Small areas (MSOAs) with the highest proportions of non-White residents in Norwich South include University & Avenues (22.9%) and City Centre West (16.5%).
In Norwich South, 20.6% of children aged 0-19 live in low-income families, compared to 22.8% across Norfolk and Waveney and 22.2% across England. 36.9% of children aged 0 to 15 in Norwich South are estimated to live in poverty according to the Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI). In England overall, this is 36.25%. In Norwich South, 29.6% of pupils from Reception to Year 13 are eligible for free school meals. This is significantly higher than across all schools in Norfolk, where 23.5% of pupils are eligible.
Economically Active Definition: Aged between 16-64 and either in employment, unemployed but looking for work and could start within two weeks of an offer, or unemployed but waiting to start a job that had been offered and accepted. During the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents (aged 16-64) who were economically active within the Norfolk and Waveney neighbourhoods was generally lower than both the East of England (61.8% economically active) and England average (60.9% economically active).Within the Norwich South neighbourhood 55% of working-age residents were classified as economically active, while 45% were economically inactive. These proportions position the area towards the mid-to-lower end of economic activity compared with other neighbourhoods and below both the regional and national averages. Levels of economic activity reported across MSOAs within the Norwich South neighbourhood during the 2021 Census varied considerably. Within the neighbourhood, University and Avenues recorded the lowest proportion of economically active residents aged 16-64 at 38.4 %, indicating high levels of economic inactivity among the working-age population.In contrast, Earlham Road and College Road recorded the highest proportion of economically active residents (65.9%) among MSOAs within the neighbourhood. This MSOA exceeded both the East of England average (61.8%) and the England average (60.9%). This suggests that economic activity in this MSOA is notably higher than regional and national benchmarks.
Occupation, as recorded in the 2021 Census, is derived from an individual’s main job title and the activities associated with that role. Values are based on the proportion of usual residents aged 16 and over in employment. In the Norwich South neighbourhood professional occupations formed the largest group, with 27.8% of employed residents working in these roles. This is well above the averages for both Norfolk and England, indicating a strong concentration of graduate-level and knowledge-based employment in the area. Employment in Associate Professional & Technical roles was also slightly above county and national averages, further reflecting a skilled workforce.
In contrast, the proportions of residents working in Skilled Trades, Process, Plant & Machine Operative, and Managerial roles were lower than county and national levels. This suggests a comparatively smaller presence of manual, operational, and senior leadership roles within the local labour market.
Universal Credit is a monthly payment from the government to help with living costs for individuals on a low income or out of work. Eligible individuals must be between 18 and 66 years of age and have less than £16,000 in money, saving and investments. The Graph shows the proportion of the population (aged18-66) claiming Universal Credit across different neighbourhoods in Norfolk during August 2025. The proportion of residents claiming Universal Credit varies across neighbourhoods. In August 2025, the Norwich South neighbourhood recorded a claimant rate of 17.3%, which was significantly lower than seven of the 19 other neighbourhoods and the England average (18%). However, the rate remained above the East of England average (16.3%). In August 2025, the proportion of residents (aged 18 to 66) claiming Universal Credit varied significantly across MSOAs within the Norwich South neighbourhood (ranging from 8.5%-33%).Heigham Grove and St Augustines recorded the highest proportion of claimants at 33%, significantly more claimants than all other MSOAs within the neighbourhood. This figure was also significantly higher than the East of England (16.3%) average and the England average (18%).Earlham Road and College Road reported the lowest proportion of claimants at 8.5%, significantly fewer claimants compared to five of the other six MSOAs within the area and both the East of England and England average.
Personal Independence Payments (PIP) entitlement statistics covers individuals currently receiving PIP and those whose payments are temporarily suspended (e.g., during a hospital stay).To be eligible for PIP an individual needs to be between 16-66 and have a long-term condition which makes everyday tasks or mobility difficult. PIP provides support through two components: daily living (help with everyday activities) and mobility (help with getting around). The Norwich South neighbourhood had one of the lowest proportions of individuals entitled to PIP ( 8.5 %) across neighbourhoods. Entitlement was also below the England average (8.7%) indicating comparatively lower levels of entitlement in this area compared with the national average. In June 2025, the proportion of residents aged 16 to 66 entitled to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) across MSOAs within the Norwich South neighbourhood varied significantly (ranging from 3.7%-16.1%).Heigham Grove and St Augustine’s recorded the highest entitlement rate at 16.1%, significantly higher than all other MSOAs within the neighbourhood. This figure was also significantly higher than the East of England (16.3%) average and the England average (18%).Earlham Road and College Road reported the lowest entitlement rate at 3.7%, significantly lower than all other MSOAs within the area and both the East of England and England average.
Compared to England, Norwich South has a lower proportion of homes owned outright (25.7% vs 32.5%) and a lower proportion with a mortgage (18.5%vs 28.8%). Its combined social renting rate (council and housing association) is 27.3%, which is higher than the national average of 17.1%. The private renting rate (Landlord/rent free/other) at 27.9% is also higher than the England average (20.6%).Compared to the average across neighbourhoods , the Norwich South neighbourhood has a lower proportion of homes owned outright or mortgaged and a higher proportion of homes rented (from social housing or the private sector).
Within Norwich South, some areas have significantly mortality outcomes that are significantly worse than the national average. Specifically, Heigham Grove & St. Augustines and City Centre West have high rates of early and preventable mortality.
There is contrasting variation in life expectancy across small areas within Norwich South, alongside variation in multiple deprivation.
Life expectancy for males in Heigham Grove & St Augustines is the lowest of Norfolk and Waveney.
Females live longer than males in all areas.
There is a large gap in life expectancy between people living in the most and least deprived areas of Norwich Place Board (former CCG). The leading causes of premature death - cancer, circulatory and respiratory conditions - are more prevalent in relatively more deprived small areas. Targeted prevention and improved access to care are essential.
As for other indicators, there is a strong contrast between the least deprived area of Eaton and the most deprived area of Heigham Grove, where healthy life expectancy is among the lowest in Norfolk and Waveney. Within the Norwich South neighbourhood area, female healthy life expectancy was lowest in Heigham Grove & St Augustines and highest in Eaton in 2021. Male healthy life expectancy was lowest in Heigham Grove & St Augustines and highest in Eaton in 2021.
There were 826 deaths of people under the age of 75 in Norwich South in 2019 - 23. Overall, the rate of premature mortality was 1% lower than the England average. Locally, the highest rate of premature mortality was in Heigham Grove & St Augustines (Standardised Mortality Ratio = 180.7). The lowest rate was in Eaton. Two neighbourhood areas (MSOAs) had a significantly better premature mortality rate than the England average . In 2019 - 23, 390 deaths of people under the age of 75 in Norwich South were from causes considered preventable. Overall, there was a 1% lower rate of preventable mortality compared to the national average. Locally, the highest rate of preventable mortality was in Heigham Grove & St Augustines (Standardised Mortality Ratio = 187.1). The lowest rate was in Eaton. Three neighbourhood areas (MSOAs) had a significantly worse preventable mortality rate than the England average .
Preventable behavioural risk factors have an important impact on ill health and constitute a major challenge for health and social care. Of concern are our rates of smoking, poor diet and exercise, and alcohol consumption.
Behavioural risk factors such as smoking, poor diet, physical inactivity, and alcohol consumption contribute to preventable disease and health inequalities.
Children – Childhood weight is generally lower than or similar to the England average, though there is some variation between small areas.
Adults – Smoking prevalence across Norwich is similar to Norfolk and England averages.
Alcohol-specific hospital admissions are increased compared to regional and national benchmarks.
A smaller proportion of adults are overweight or obese.
All these factors are likely in part explained by the younger demographic in Norwich compared to other areas.
Environmental and Social Factors – A few local areas show elevated hospital admissions for children under 5.
Behavioural risks are preventable, highlighting opportunities for targeted community and family-based interventions.
Implications – High prevalence of behavioural risks in some local areas contributes to disease burden (injuries, chronic disease).
Tackling smoking, diet and physical activity could significantly reduce health inequalities and improve long-term outcomes.
The prevalence of LTC is very low compared to other areas, likely in part due to the younger population.
Rates of emergency hospital admissions vary greatly between local areas.
There are local areas with a high rate of emergency admissions for stroke, and Lakenham & Tuckswood has a high rate of alcohol-related admissions.
This chart shows the estimated number of patients with major long-term conditions within the Norwich East PCN. Diabetes affects around 3,300 adults, and chronic kidney disease affects 1,800 people.
Stroke and transient ischaemic attack affect approximately 1,100 people. These figures highlight a significant burden of metabolic and cardiovascular disease, reinforcing the need for integrated prevention and management strategies.
There is a moderate spread of Norwich East MSOAs across the scale for hospital admissions among the youngest and oldest age groups.
Generally, rates are lower than or similar to the overall Norfolk and Waveney averages.
Numbers of ACS asthma, epilepsy and diabetes admissions were too low for rates to be reliably calculated.