Harvey Lane is in Norwich and in Broadland district. NR7 0BY 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 Harvey Lane, Norwich, NR7 0BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR7 0BW, NR7 0DB, NR7 0DA, NR7 0BZ, NR7 0BL, NR7 0DF, NR7 0BN, NR7 0BP, NR7 0DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR7 0BY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 53.4% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 46.6% | -3.6% | 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 0BY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.3% 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 | 18.5% | 22% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.1% | 59.3% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 15.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 6.2% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 10.4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 45.4% | 50.7% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 36.2% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 11.7% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 22.6% | 14.9% | -7.7% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 10% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 17.8% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 7.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 14.9% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 35.3% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 6.9% | 0% | -6.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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 | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.3% | 95% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 91.4% | 91.8% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 4.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 91.8% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 7.5% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.4% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.1% | 37.2% | 11.9% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harvey Lane was 27.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.3% lower than the Thorpe St Andrew North West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Harvey Lane has the 25th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Thorpe St Andrew North West and the 211th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Harvey Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-08-02 | £322,269 |
| 24 Harvey Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-03-29 | £261,892 |
| 30 Harvey Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2009-10-16 | £321,931 |
| 26 Harvey Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £57,500 | 1998-02-11 | £296,612 |
| 30 Harvey Lane, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £57,500 | 1997-12-19 | £285,053 |
NR7 0BY 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 0BY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lionwood Junior School Wolfe Road , NR1 4HT | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lionwood Infant and Nursery School Telegraph Lane East , NR1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 839 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St William's Primary School Williams Loke , Thorpe St Andrew NR7 0AJ | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartsease Primary Academy Rider Haggard Road , NR7 9UE | 4out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mousehold Infant & Nursery School Mousehold Avenue , NR3 4RS | 4out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL | 2out of 4 | 1,490 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 | 2,156 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | 2out of 4 | 2,357 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 2,505 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 2,525 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,769 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 | 3,470 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 | 2,037 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 2,269 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich Steiner School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 2,792 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Town Close House Preparatory School 14 Ipswich Road , Norwich NR2 2LR | - not rated | 3,634 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wherry School 280 Hall Road , NR1 2GB | - not rated | 3,667 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 193 | 193A Plumstead Road, Norwich | 619 yd | |
| Subway | Petrol Filling Station, Plumstead Road | 630 yd | |
| Time Coffee Shop | 37 Plumstead Road, Norwich | 887 yd | |
| Canton Chinese Restaurant | 129 Thorpe Road, Norwich | 951 yd | |
| Local Discharge Unit (LDU) | H M Prison, Knox Road | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town House | 18/22 Yarmouth Road, Thorpe St Andrew | 718 yd | |
| Gordon Public House | 88 Gordon Avenue, Thorpe St Andrew | 720 yd | |
| The Rivergarden | The River Garden, 36 Yarmouth Road | 816 yd | |
| County Arts Bowls Club | Plumstead Road East, Thorpe St Andrew | 923 yd | |
| Canary Kitchen @ The Fat Cat And Canary | 101 Thorpe Road, Norwich | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Indian Takeaway | 100 Harvey Lane, Norwich | 464 yd | |
| Hartlands Fish Bar | 94 Harvey Lane, Norwich | 464 yd | |
| Hotspot | 94A Harvey Lane, Norwich | 464 yd | |
| Shish Go | 163 Plumstead Road, Norwich | 618 yd | |
| New Golden House | 193B Plumstead Road, Norwich | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 174 - 178 Plumstead Road, Norwich | 581 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 197 Plumstead Road, Norwich | 622 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodrow Pilling Park PILLING PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 220 yd |
| Pinebanks Sports And Leisure (Closed) Yarmouth Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 408 yd |
| Langley Preparatory School (Closed) Yarmouth Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 481 yd |
| County Arts Indoor Bowls Club PLUMSTEAD ROAD EAST | indoor bowls | 685 yd |
| St Williams Primary School ST. WILLIAMS WAY | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Hmp Norwich KNOX ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,089 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.