NR7 0BX is a sought-after residential area located 0.8km 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 0BX offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k. 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 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00135008 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NR7 0BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR7 0BX.
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
A sought-after, premium postcode. NR7 0BX's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £225k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR7 0BX. 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
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
£ 225,000
2 sales · Mean £ 225,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR7 0BX has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
The Open Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Family Food Store0.5 km
- Thorpe Convenience Stores1.0 km
- One Stop Shop0.9 km
- Plumstead Mini Mart0.5 km
- Mazzoni's Newsagents0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- County Arts Bowls Club0.8 km
- Heartsease Public House0.5 km
- The Rivergarden0.8 km
- Town House0.7 km
- The Fat Cat And Canary Public House1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Cafe 1930.5 km
- HMP - Reception Kitchen0.9 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Local Discharge Unit (LDU)0.9 km
- Spurgeons Visitor Centre1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Domino's Pizzas0.5 km
- Fireaway Pizza \& NXT LVL Chicken And Cookies0.5 km
- Ken Tong0.9 km
- Papa Johns0.5 km
- Top Chef1.0 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich1.6 km
- Brundall Gardens6.2 km
- Salhouse6.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NR70BX · Data under Open Government Licence