Postcode Analysis Broadland, East of England

PILLING ROAD, NR7 0DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PILLING ROAD, NR7 0DL.

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Population

270

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 43,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NR7 0DL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. NR7 0DL's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £307k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 7.3% year-on-year.

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

NR7 0DL is a sought-after residential area on Pilling Road, 0.4km 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 0DL 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 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 92% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £307k, down 7.3% 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 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00135005 (shared with 4 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 0DL. The average age is 51.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 255,000

4 sales · Mean £ 255,250

Semi-Detached

£ 228,000

4 sales · Mean £ 246,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NR7 0DL has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting28
Violence and sexual offences28
Anti-social behaviour13
Public order10
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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St William's Primary School

Good414 pupils0.3 km
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Heartsease Primary Academy

Outstanding461 pupils0.7 km
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Lionwood Junior School

Good274 pupils1.1 km
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The Open Academy

Inadequate588 pupils1.3 km
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Lionwood Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding216 pupils1.3 km
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Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe

Good433 pupils1.3 km
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Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form

Requires Improvement1909 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Thorpe Convenience Stores0.7 km
  • NTS Retail Ltd T/As Thunder Lane Garage Ltd0.9 km
  • Family Food Store0.5 km
  • Hamblins Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Steve Mcdonald News0.7 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Thailand Thai Cuisine0.8 km
  • Cafe 1930.5 km
  • Good News Cafe0.9 km
  • Witard Road Community Cafe0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Top Chef0.7 km
  • Hartlands Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Hotspot0.3 km
  • Subway / BP Plumstead Road0.7 km
  • Frying Machine0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Rivergarden1.0 km
  • Town House1.0 km
  • County Arts Bowls Club0.4 km
  • The Cottage Public House0.9 km
  • Heartsease Public House0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • East Of England Co-Operative Society Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Co-op Foodstore0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich2.0 km
  • Salhouse5.9 km
  • Brundall Gardens6.0 km