NR7 0AP is a sought-after residential area on St Williams Way, 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 0AP offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 54 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 89% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k, up 5.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NR7 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00135025 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST WILLIAMS WAY, NR7 0AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST WILLIAMS WAY, NR7 0AP.
230
54
£ 43,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NR7 0AP combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£300k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 5.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR7 0AP. The average age is 53.8. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 266,500
22 sales · Mean £ 254,668
Detached
£ 325,000
4 sales · Mean £ 347,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR7 0AP has low crime rates — 13 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.
school Local Schools
St William's Primary School
Heartsease Primary Academy
Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe
Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form
Lionwood Junior School
The Open Academy
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Thorpe Convenience Stores0.5 km
- NTS Retail Ltd T/As Thunder Lane Garage Ltd0.8 km
- Family Food Store0.7 km
- Hamblins Pharmacy0.9 km
- Steve Mcdonald News0.6 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Subway0.9 km
- Thailand Thai Cuisine0.6 km
- The Place0.9 km
- Cafe 1930.7 km
- Good News Cafe0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Top Chef0.5 km
- Hartlands Fish Bar0.5 km
- Hotspot0.5 km
- Subway / BP Plumstead Road0.9 km
- Frying Machine0.6 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Rivergarden1.0 km
- County Arts Bowls Club0.4 km
- The Cottage Public House0.7 km
- Heartsease Public House0.7 km
- Gordon Public House0.2 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- East Of England Co-Operative Society Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Co-op Foodstore0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich2.2 km
- Brundall Gardens5.7 km
- Salhouse5.8 km
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Postcode Profile: NR70AP · Data under Open Government Licence