NR7 0BQ is a sought-after residential area on Harvey Lane, 0.9km from Gas Hill in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Thorpe Hamlet ward and the Norwich South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NR7, NR7 0BQ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 74% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k.
Census 2021 statistics for NR7 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00136556 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARVEY LANE, NR7 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARVEY LANE, NR7 0BQ.
268
50
£ 42,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR7 0BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NR7 0BQ — age 50, 74% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR7 0BQ. The average age is 50.4. 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
Detached
£ 320,500
2 sales · Mean £ 320,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR7 0BQ has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
Lionwood Junior School
St William's Primary School
Heartsease Primary Academy
Charles Darwin Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- One Stop Shop0.9 km
- Family Food Store1.0 km
- Plumstead Mini Mart0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Subway0.9 km
- Time Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Cafe 1931.0 km
- Canton Chinese Restaurant0.4 km
- The Norwich Hotel0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Hartlands Fish Bar0.9 km
- Hotspot0.9 km
- Subway / BP Plumstead Road0.9 km
- Corner Chippy0.9 km
- Quality Indian Takeaway0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Rivergarden0.6 km
- Town House0.5 km
- Heartsease Public House0.9 km
- Canary Social Club0.9 km
- The Fat Cat And Canary Public House0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Aldi0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich1.3 km
- Brundall Gardens6.3 km
- Salhouse6.8 km
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Postcode Profile: NR70BQ · Data under Open Government Licence