NR7 0AW is a sought-after residential area on St Williams Way, 0.4km from Plumstead Estate in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Thorpe St Andrew North West ward and the Norwich North constituency.
For serious buyers, NR7 0AW is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £248k, up 18.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NR7 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00135023 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST WILLIAMS WAY, NR7 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST WILLIAMS WAY, NR7 0AW.
359
46
£ 43,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NR7 0AW combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£248k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £248k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 18.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR7 0AW. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 270,000
1 sales · Mean £ 270,000
Detached
£ 307,500
7 sales · Mean £ 328,071
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR7 0AW has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St William's Primary School
Heartsease Primary Academy
Lionwood Junior School
The Open Academy
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Thorpe Convenience Stores0.8 km
- One Stop Shop1.0 km
- NTS Retail Ltd T/As Thunder Lane Garage Ltd1.0 km
- Family Food Store0.3 km
- Hamblins Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Subway0.5 km
- Thailand Thai Cuisine1.0 km
- Time Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Didis Dining1.0 km
- Cafe 1930.3 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Top Chef0.8 km
- Hartlands Fish Bar0.2 km
- Hotspot0.2 km
- Subway / BP Plumstead Road0.5 km
- Frying Machine0.8 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Express0.3 km
- Aldi0.3 km
- Co-op Foodstore0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- County Arts Bowls Club0.4 km
- The Cottage Public House1.0 km
- Heartsease Public House0.3 km
- Gordon Public House0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich1.9 km
- Salhouse6.0 km
- Brundall Gardens6.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NR70AW · Data under Open Government Licence