NR7 0DG is a sought-after residential area on Margetson Avenue, 0.5km from Plumstead Estate in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Thorpe St Andrew North West ward and the Norwich North constituency.
For serious buyers, NR7 0DG is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £429k, up 20.0% year-on-year. 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 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00135008 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARGETSON AVENUE, NR7 0DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARGETSON AVENUE, NR7 0DG.
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
NR7 0DG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £429k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £429k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 20.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR7 0DG. 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
£ 335,000
5 sales · Mean £ 384,735
Semi-Detached
£ 325,000
5 sales · Mean £ 321,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR7 0DG has low crime rates — 35 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
Heartsease Primary Academy
Lionwood Junior School
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
The Open Academy
Mousehold Infant & Nursery School
Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Thorpe Convenience Stores0.9 km
- Family Food Store0.3 km
- Hamblins Pharmacy1.0 km
- Steve Mcdonald News0.8 km
- Plumstead Mini Mart0.3 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Subway0.4 km
- Time Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Cafe 1930.2 km
- HMP - Reception Kitchen0.8 km
- Local Discharge Unit (LDU)0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Top Chef0.9 km
- Hartlands Fish Bar0.1 km
- Hotspot0.1 km
- Subway / BP Plumstead Road0.4 km
- Frying Machine0.9 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Express0.3 km
- Aldi0.2 km
- Co-op Foodstore0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- County Arts Bowls Club0.5 km
- Heartsease Public House0.2 km
- Gordon Public House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich1.8 km
- Salhouse6.1 km
- Brundall Gardens6.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NR70DG · Data under Open Government Licence