Postcode Analysis Broadland, East of England

ROCKLAND DRIVE, NR7 0BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROCKLAND DRIVE, NR7 0BL.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 43,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences45
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft6
Public order3

school Local Schools

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St William's Primary School

Good414 pupils0.8 km
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Lionwood Junior School

Good274 pupils0.9 km
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Lionwood Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding216 pupils0.9 km
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Heartsease Primary Academy

Outstanding461 pupils1.1 km
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Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe

Good433 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Time Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • Cafe 1930.7 km
  • Canton Chinese Restaurant0.9 km
fastfood

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
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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
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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