Thunder Lane is in Norwich and in Broadland district. NR7 0AB is located in the Thorpe St Andrew North West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thunder Lane, Norwich, NR7 0AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR7 0JA, NR7 0PT, NR7 0JB, NR7 0AU, NR7 0LW, NR7 9NG, NR7 0PW, NR7 0PS, NR7 0AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR7 0AB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 48.6% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 51.8% | 51.4% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NR7 0AB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.6% | 32.2% | 8.6% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.9% | 59% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 14.8% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 5.4% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 2.3% | -7.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.5% | 52.7% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 36.4% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 8.9% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around NR7 0AB this area, 8.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.9% | 8.1% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 10.4% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 12.7% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 6.9% | -1.1% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 22.4% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 35.9% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.6% | 99.4% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
In this area, 94.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.8% | 94.9% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 94.6% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.9% | 37.2% | 13.7% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thunder Lane was 24.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.0% lower than the Thorpe St Andrew North West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thunder Lane has the 21st lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Thorpe St Andrew North West and the 180th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 202 Thunder Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £339,000 | 2024-10-03 | £328,896 |
| 156B Thunder Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2023-11-03 | £47,254 |
| 158 Thunder Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-10-24 | £297,792 |
| 158 Thunder Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-09-28 | £207,265 |
| 200 Thunder Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-07-21 | £349,807 |
NR7 0AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St William's Primary School Williams Loke , Thorpe St Andrew NR7 0AJ | 3out of 4 | 453 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartsease Primary Academy Rider Haggard Road , NR7 9UE | 4out of 4 | 925 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe Hillside Avenue , Thorpe St Andrew NR7 0QW | 3out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Falcon Junior School Falcon Road West , Sprowston NR7 8NT | 3out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cecil Gowing Infant School Falcon Road West , Sprowston NR7 8NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form Laundry Lane , Thorpe St Andrew NR7 0XS | 4out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL | 2out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | 2out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | 2out of 4 | 3,299 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 3,642 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School The Old Fire Station , 30 Bethel Street NR2 1NR | - not rated | 4,013 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education Ipswich Road , NR2 2LJ | - not rated | 4,830 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich School 71A The Close , NR1 4DD | - not rated | 3,253 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 3,481 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich Steiner School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 4,172 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall School St Faith's Road , Old Catton NR6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 4,282 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 4,750 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witard Road Community Cafe | Baptist Church, Witard Road | 491 yd | |
| The Place | 61 Spinney Road, Thorpe St Andrew | 518 yd | |
| Thailand Thai Cuisine | Thailand Restaurant, 9 Ring Road | 575 yd | |
| Good News Cafe | 94 Rider Haggard Road, Norwich | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottage Public House | The Cottage, 148 Thunder Lane | 219 yd | |
| Woodside Snooker Centre | 129 Woodside Road, Thorpe St. Andrew | 479 yd | |
| County Arts Bowls Club | Plumstead Road East, Thorpe St Andrew | 659 yd | |
| Gordon Public House | 88 Gordon Avenue, Thorpe St Andrew | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New China | 204 Thunder Lane, Thorpe St Andrew | 182 yd | |
| Mama Mia Pizza & Kebab | 33 Witard Road, Norwich | 491 yd | |
| Top Chef | 161 Thunder Lane, Thorpe St Andrew | 573 yd | |
| El Grecco's Kebab House | 39 Watling Road, Norwich | 1,080 yd | |
| Heartsease Oh Yes | 1 Clancy Road, Norwich | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Foodstore | 21 Witard Road, Norwich | 491 yd | |
| East Of England Co-Operative Society Ltd | 12 Laundry Lane, Thorpe St Andrew | 655 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Williams Primary School ST. WILLIAMS WAY | grass pitches | 507 yd |
| County Arts Indoor Bowls Club PLUMSTEAD ROAD EAST | indoor bowls | 874 yd |
| Sir George Morse Park LAUNDRY LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 923 yd |
| Heartsease Towers (Closed) Sale Road | grass pitches | 1,014 yd |
| Thorpe St Andrew School LAUNDRY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,019 yd |
| Heartsease Towers Recreation Ground KABIN COMMUNITY CENTRE KABIN COMMUNITY CENTRE SALE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,052 yd |
| Heartsease Primary Academy RIDER HAGGARD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,063 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 72.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.