Postcode Analysis Broadland, East of England

BROOM AVENUE, NR7 0BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOM AVENUE, NR7 0BA.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 43,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NR7 0BA combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£337k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £337k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 1.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR7 0BA is a sought-after residential area on Broom Avenue, 0.4km from Thorpe St Andrew in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Thorpe St Andrew North West ward and the Norwich North constituency.

For serious buyers, NR7 0BA 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 47, 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £337k, up 1.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NR7 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00135020 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR7 0BA. 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

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 273,000

14 sales · Mean £ 271,214

Detached

£ 295,000

7 sales · Mean £ 297,357

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NR7 0BA has low crime rates — 16 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.

Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour14
Shoplifting12
Criminal damage and arson8
Drugs5

school Local Schools

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St William's Primary School

Good414 pupils0.2 km
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Heartsease Primary Academy

Outstanding461 pupils0.8 km
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Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form

Requires Improvement1909 pupils1.1 km
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Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe

Good433 pupils1.2 km
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The Open Academy

Inadequate588 pupils1.3 km
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Lionwood Junior School

Good274 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Thailand Thai Cuisine0.5 km
  • The Place0.7 km
  • Cafe 1930.9 km
  • Good News Cafe0.8 km
  • Witard Road Community Cafe0.4 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • East Of England Co-Operative Society Ltd0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Co-op Foodstore0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Frying Machine0.3 km
  • Quality Indian Takeaway0.8 km
  • New China0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizzas0.9 km
  • Fireaway Pizza \& NXT LVL Chicken And Cookies1.0 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • NTS Retail Ltd T/As Thunder Lane Garage Ltd0.4 km
  • Thorpe Plant Centre0.9 km
  • Family Food Store0.9 km
  • Hamblins Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Steve Mcdonald News0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • County Arts Bowls Club0.4 km
  • The Cottage Public House0.4 km
  • Heartsease Public House0.9 km
  • Gordon Public House0.4 km
  • Woodside Snooker Centre0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich2.5 km
  • Salhouse5.5 km
  • Brundall Gardens5.6 km