NR7 0AY is a sought-after residential area on Gorse Road, 0.2km from Plumstead Estate in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Thorpe St Andrew North West ward and the Norwich North constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NR7, NR7 0AY offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k, up 4.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NR7 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00135020 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GORSE ROAD, NR7 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORSE ROAD, NR7 0AY.
299
47
£ 43,400 /yr
44%
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.
Area Character
NR7 0AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £305k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 4.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR7 0AY. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 268,000
17 sales · Mean £ 274,122
Detached
£ 286,250
2 sales · Mean £ 286,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR7 0AY has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St William's Primary School
Heartsease Primary Academy
The Open Academy
Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form
Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe
Lionwood Junior School
Falcon Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Thailand Thai Cuisine0.7 km
- The Place0.9 km
- Cafe 1930.7 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Didis Dining0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- East Of England Co-Operative Society Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Co-op Foodstore0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Frying Machine0.4 km
- El Grecco's Kebab House0.9 km
- Quality Indian Takeaway0.6 km
- New China0.5 km
- Domino's Pizzas0.7 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- NTS Retail Ltd T/As Thunder Lane Garage Ltd0.5 km
- Thorpe Plant Centre1.0 km
- Family Food Store0.7 km
- Hamblins Pharmacy0.5 km
- Steve Mcdonald News0.3 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- County Arts Bowls Club0.2 km
- The Cottage Public House0.6 km
- Heartsease Public House0.7 km
- Gordon Public House0.5 km
- Woodside Snooker Centre0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich2.4 km
- Salhouse5.5 km
- Brundall Gardens5.8 km
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Postcode Profile: NR70AY · Data under Open Government Licence