Gorse Road, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, NR7 0AY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR7 0AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.5%	51.5%	0.0%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	48.5%	48.5%	0.0%	49.0%	-0.5%

Partnership Status

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 0AY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.4% 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	17.4%	28%	10.6%	37.9%	-9.9%
Married: Opposite sex	64%	54.4%	-9.6%	44.2%	10.2%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	8.9%	8%	-0.9%	9.1%	-1.1%
Widowed	9.3%	7.6%	-1.7%	6.1%	1.5%

Health

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	33.7%	37.9%	4.2%	48.4%	-10.5%
Good health	38.5%	40.2%	1.7%	33.6%	6.6%
Fair health	21.5%	17.9%	-3.6%	12.7%	5.2%
Bad health	4.4%	3.3%	-1.1%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	1.9%	0.7%	-1.2%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27.5%	14.7%	-12.8%	18.2%	-3.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.9%	12.7%	0.8%	9.6%	3.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.5%	10%	-9.5%	13.4%	-3.4%
Apprenticeship	8.5%	9.6%	1.1%	5.3%	4.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.9%	18.7%	9.8%	16.9%	1.8%
Degree or Similar	18.2%	27.9%	9.7%	33.8%	-5.9%
Other	5.5%	6.4%	0.9%	2.8%	3.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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)
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99.3%	97.7%	-1.6%	81.4%	16.3%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Other	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.7% 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	97.8%	93.7%	-4.1%	83.2%	10.5%
European Union	1.9%	5.3%	3.4%	6.1%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.3%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.4%	93.7%	-3.7%	83.2%	10.5%
10+ Years	0%	4.7%	4.7%	9.8%	-5.1%
5-10 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	0%	1%	1.0%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	2.6%	0%	-2.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.1%	76.7%	0.4%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Romania	3%	0.9%	2.1%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	17.6%	13.5%	4.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.9%	37.2%	5.7%
Christian	49.5%	46.2%	3.3%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	6.6%	6.0%	0.6%

Safety

Is Gorse Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gorse Road was 16.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.4% lower than the Thorpe St Andrew North West average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Gorse Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Thorpe St Andrew North West and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£43,400

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in NR7 0AY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Gorse Road are based on 88 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Broadland.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Gorse Road, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, NR7 0AY

Estimated Average Property Prices for NR7 0AY

Average Price
£308,795

Semi-Detached
£304,189

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£341,036

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Gorse Road

Average Price
£281,582

Semi-Detached
£278,718

Terraced
£175,912

Detached
£320,325

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Gorse Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
36 Gorse Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2023-11-07	£246,862
49 Gorse Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£308,000	2023-09-13	£304,771
21 Gorse Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2023-08-17	£304,860
3 Gorse Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£268,000	2023-05-12	£264,913
5 Gorse Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£390,000	2023-05-12	£385,508

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NR7 0AY

Employment

NR7 0AY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NR7 0AY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	90
Full-Time Employee	76
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	21
Looking after home or family	10
Student (economically inactive)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Unemployed	3
Other	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Manufacturing	12
Construction	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Financial and insurance activities	9
Transport and storage	9
Education	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Other	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate activities	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	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	348 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Heartsease Primary Academy Rider Haggard Road , NR7 9UE	4out of 4	497 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lionwood Junior School Wolfe Road , NR1 4HT	3out of 4	1,469 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Falcon Junior School Falcon Road West , Sprowston NR7 8NT	3out of 4	1,569 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe Hillside Avenue , Thorpe St Andrew NR7 0QW	3out of 4	1,650 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL	2out of 4	951 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form Laundry Lane , Thorpe St Andrew NR7 0XS	4out of 4	1,585 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE	2out of 4	1,716 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX	2out of 4	2,874 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD	3out of 4	3,157 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	3,534 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	4,381 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Norwich School 71A The Close , NR1 4DD	- not rated	2,773 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN	- not rated	3,000 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Norwich Steiner School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW	- not rated	3,758 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hall School St Faith's Road , Old Catton NR6 7AD	3out of 4	3,967 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA	- not rated	4,266 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Witard Road Community Cafe	Baptist Church, Witard Road	299 yd
Good News Cafe	94 Rider Haggard Road, Norwich	651 yd
Cafe 193	193A Plumstead Road, Norwich	761 yd
Thailand Thai Cuisine	Thailand Restaurant, 9 Ring Road	789 yd
Didis Dining	11 Clancy Road, Norwich	859 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
County Arts Bowls Club	Plumstead Road East, Thorpe St Andrew	182 yd
Gordon Public House	88 Gordon Avenue, Thorpe St Andrew	553 yd
The Cottage Public House	The Cottage, 148 Thunder Lane	641 yd
Woodside Snooker Centre	129 Woodside Road, Thorpe St. Andrew	691 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mama Mia Pizza & Kebab	33 Witard Road, Norwich	299 yd
New China	204 Thunder Lane, Thorpe St Andrew	527 yd
Quality Indian Takeaway	100 Harvey Lane, Norwich	672 yd
Hartlands Fish Bar	94 Harvey Lane, Norwich	672 yd
Hotspot	94A Harvey Lane, Norwich	672 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-op Foodstore	21 Witard Road, Norwich	299 yd
Aldi	174 - 178 Plumstead Road, Norwich	744 yd
Tesco Express	197 Plumstead Road, Norwich	766 yd
East Of England Co-Operative Society Ltd	12 Laundry Lane, Thorpe St Andrew	891 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Williams Primary School ST. WILLIAMS WAY	grass pitches	235 yd
County Arts Indoor Bowls Club PLUMSTEAD ROAD EAST	indoor bowls	394 yd
Heartsease Primary Academy RIDER HAGGARD ROAD	grass pitches	688 yd
Soul Church NORWICH FAMILY LIFE CHURCH NORWICH FAMILY LIFE CHURCH HEARTSEASE LANE	grass pitches	924 yd
Open Academy (Closed) Marryat Road	grass pitches	1,031 yd
Open Academy SALHOUSE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	1,056 yd
Heartsease Towers (Closed) Sale Road	grass pitches	1,063 yd
Heartsease Towers Recreation Ground KABIN COMMUNITY CENTRE KABIN COMMUNITY CENTRE SALE ROAD	grass pitches	1,068 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	83.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	110.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.