NR7 0BA is a sought-after residential area on Broom Avenue, 0.4km from Thorpe St Andrew in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Thorpe St Andrew North West ward and the Norwich North constituency.
For serious buyers, NR7 0BA is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £337k, up 1.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NR7 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00135020 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOM AVENUE, NR7 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOM AVENUE, NR7 0BA.
299
47
£ 43,400 /yr
44%
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NR7 0BA combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£337k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £337k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 1.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR7 0BA. The average age is 47.2. 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
£ 273,000
14 sales · Mean £ 271,214
Detached
£ 295,000
7 sales · Mean £ 297,357
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR7 0BA has low crime rates — 16 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
Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form
Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe
The Open Academy
Lionwood Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Thailand Thai Cuisine0.5 km
- The Place0.7 km
- Cafe 1930.9 km
- Good News Cafe0.8 km
- Witard Road Community Cafe0.4 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- East Of England Co-Operative Society Ltd0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Co-op Foodstore0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Frying Machine0.3 km
- Quality Indian Takeaway0.8 km
- New China0.4 km
- Domino's Pizzas0.9 km
- Fireaway Pizza \& NXT LVL Chicken And Cookies1.0 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- NTS Retail Ltd T/As Thunder Lane Garage Ltd0.4 km
- Thorpe Plant Centre0.9 km
- Family Food Store0.9 km
- Hamblins Pharmacy0.7 km
- Steve Mcdonald News0.4 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- County Arts Bowls Club0.4 km
- The Cottage Public House0.4 km
- Heartsease Public House0.9 km
- Gordon Public House0.4 km
- Woodside Snooker Centre0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich2.5 km
- Salhouse5.5 km
- Brundall Gardens5.6 km
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Postcode Profile: NR70BA · Data under Open Government Licence