NR7 0DR is a sought-after residential area on Gordon Avenue, 0.3km from Thorpe St Andrew 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 0DR offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £304k, up 2.6% 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 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00135006 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GORDON AVENUE, NR7 0DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORDON AVENUE, NR7 0DR.
244
50
£ 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 0DR's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £304k 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 up 2.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR7 0DR. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 293,500
12 sales · Mean £ 285,204
Detached
£ 230,000
1 sales · Mean £ 230,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR7 0DR has low crime rates — 10 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
Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe
Heartsease Primary Academy
Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form
Lionwood Junior School
The Open Academy
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- NTS Retail Ltd T/As Thunder Lane Garage Ltd0.8 km
- Family Food Store0.9 km
- Steve Mcdonald News0.8 km
- Thorpe Convenience Stores0.3 km
- Plumstead Mini Mart0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- County Arts Bowls Club0.6 km
- The Cottage Public House0.6 km
- Heartsease Public House0.8 km
- The Rivergarden0.9 km
- Town House0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Place0.8 km
- Cafe 1930.9 km
- Thailand Thai Cuisine0.4 km
- Witard Road Community Cafe0.8 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Co-op Foodstore0.8 km
- East Of England Co-Operative Society Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- New China0.8 km
- Domino's Pizzas0.9 km
- Fireaway Pizza \& NXT LVL Chicken And Cookies0.9 km
- Papa Johns0.9 km
- Top Chef0.3 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Oaklands Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich2.3 km
- Brundall Gardens5.6 km
- Salhouse5.8 km
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Postcode Profile: NR70DR · Data under Open Government Licence