NR7 0BL is a sought-after residential area on Rockland Drive, 0.9km from Plumstead Estate in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Thorpe St Andrew North West ward and the Norwich North constituency.
For serious buyers, NR7 0BL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% 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: Prices average £709k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for NR7 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00135008 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROCKLAND DRIVE, NR7 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROCKLAND DRIVE, NR7 0BL.
281
48
£ 43,400 /yr
45%
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NR7 0BL combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£709k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR7 0BL. The average age is 47.7. 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
Detached
£ 709,000
1 sales · Mean £ 709,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR7 0BL 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
Lionwood Junior School
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
Heartsease Primary Academy
Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Thorpe Convenience Stores0.9 km
- Family Food Store0.7 km
- Plumstead Mini Mart0.7 km
- Mazzoni's Newsagents0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Subway0.7 km
- Time Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Cafe 1930.7 km
- Canton Chinese Restaurant0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Top Chef0.9 km
- Hartlands Fish Bar0.5 km
- Hotspot0.5 km
- Subway / BP Plumstead Road0.7 km
- Quality Indian Takeaway0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Rivergarden0.6 km
- Town House0.5 km
- County Arts Bowls Club0.9 km
- Heartsease Public House0.6 km
- Gordon Public House0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Aldi0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich1.7 km
- Brundall Gardens6.1 km
- Salhouse6.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NR70BL · Data under Open Government Licence