Gordon Avenue, Norwich, NR7 0DR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR7 0DR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.2%	51.7%	-0.5%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	47.8%	48.3%	0.5%	49.0%	-0.7%

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 0DR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.6% 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	17.3%	23.1%	5.8%	37.9%	-14.8%
Married: Opposite sex	61.7%	60.6%	-1.1%	44.2%	16.4%
Separated	0.9%	1.9%	1.0%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	10.7%	9.6%	-1.1%	9.1%	0.5%
Widowed	9.3%	4.8%	-4.5%	6.1%	-1.3%

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	34.9%	37.4%	2.5%	48.4%	-11.0%
Good health	42.2%	39.1%	-3.1%	33.6%	5.5%
Fair health	16.9%	20.2%	3.3%	12.7%	7.5%
Bad health	2.4%	2.5%	0.1%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	3.6%	0.8%	-2.8%	1.2%	-0.4%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	31.8%	23%	-8.8%	18.2%	4.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.4%	10%	-6.4%	9.6%	0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.5%	12.4%	-2.1%	13.4%	-1.0%
Apprenticeship	6.1%	9.6%	3.5%	5.3%	4.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.7%	23%	12.3%	16.9%	6.1%
Degree or Similar	16.4%	20.1%	3.7%	33.8%	-13.7%
Other	4.2%	1.9%	-2.3%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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)
Indian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	98%	99.6%	1.6%	81.4%	18.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.8% 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	97.6%	93.8%	-3.8%	83.2%	10.6%
European Union	0.8%	3.8%	3.0%	6.1%	-2.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.6%	94.1%	-3.5%	83.2%	10.9%
10+ Years	0%	5.9%	5.9%	9.8%	-3.9%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.3%	76.7%	6.6%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	14.2%	13.5%	0.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.5%	37.2%	6.3%
Christian	49.8%	46.2%	3.6%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Gordon Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gordon Avenue was 8.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.8% lower than the Thorpe St Andrew North West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Gordon Avenue has the 8th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Thorpe St Andrew North West and the 47th lowest crime rate of 447 local areas in Broadland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.6%.

🔎 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 0DR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (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 - 5/10 (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) - 2/10 (very 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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Gordon Avenue are based on 154 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 Gordon Avenue, Norwich, NR7 0DR

Estimated Average Property Prices for NR7 0DR

Average Price
£309,554

Semi-Detached
£307,951

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£244,622

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£530,000

Estimated Average Property Prices for Gordon Avenue

Average Price
£344,778

Semi-Detached
£303,240

Terraced
£371,044

Detached
£377,893

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£518,259

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Gordon AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
88B Gordon Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£302,000	2024-03-28	£329,213
93 Gordon Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£336,000	2023-12-01	£353,834
88A Gordon Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2023-08-11	£334,787
81 Gordon Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£282,000	2023-06-13	£292,313
100 Gordon Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£237,500	2023-05-05	£246,702

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NR7 0DR

Employment

NR7 0DR 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 0DR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	78
Full-Time Employee	58
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	20
Student (economically inactive)	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Other	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Construction	14
Manufacturing	12
Education	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Financial and insurance activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Other	4
Information and communication	4
Transport and storage	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Administrative and support service activities	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Real estate 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	300 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodside First and Nursery Community School, Norwich Witard Road , NR7 9XD	- not rated	797 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe Hillside Avenue , Thorpe St Andrew NR7 0QW	- not rated	1,061 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe Hillside Avenue , Thorpe St Andrew NR7 0QW	3out of 4	1,061 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Heartsease Primary School Rider Haggard Road , NR7 9UE	- not rated	1,085 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Heartsease Community Middle School, Norwich Rider Haggard Road , NR7 9UE	- not rated	1,205 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lakenham Middle School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW	- not rated	3,625 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bignold Middle School Wessex Street , NR2 2SP	- not rated	4,037 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Catton Grove Middle School Weston Road , NR3 3TP	- not rated	4,715 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mile Cross Middle School Valpy Avenue , NR3 2EY	- not rated	5,095 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	- not rated	1,263 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form Laundry Lane , Thorpe St Andrew NR7 0XS	- not rated	1,263 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Heartsease High School Marryat Road , NR7 9DF	- not rated	1,534 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL	3out of 4	1,571 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE	3out of 4	2,352 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	3,661 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	4,347 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Langley Preparatory School Beech Hill , 11 Yarmouth Road NR7 0EA	- not rated	899 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beechcroft Study Centre 2 Caston Road , Thorpe St Andrew NR7 0LS	- not rated	964 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thorpe House School 7 Yarmouth Road , NR7 0EA	- not rated	1,011 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Hawthorn House School 22 Cotman Road , NR1 4AF	- not rated	1,973 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Nor08 Norfolk Primary Primary Intervention Project, 15 Riverside Road , NR1 1SN	- not rated	2,420 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Thailand Thai Cuisine	Thailand Restaurant, 9 Ring Road	486 yd
Witard Road Community Cafe	Baptist Church, Witard Road	823 yd
The Place	61 Spinney Road, Thorpe St Andrew	919 yd
Cafe 193	193A Plumstead Road, Norwich	942 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gordon Public House	88 Gordon Avenue, Thorpe St Andrew	65 yd
County Arts Bowls Club	Plumstead Road East, Thorpe St Andrew	641 yd
The Cottage Public House	The Cottage, 148 Thunder Lane	664 yd
The Rivergarden	The River Garden, 36 Yarmouth Road	987 yd
Town House	18/22 Yarmouth Road, Thorpe St Andrew	1,030 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Top Chef	161 Thunder Lane, Thorpe St Andrew	316 yd
Quality Indian Takeaway	100 Harvey Lane, Norwich	756 yd
Hartlands Fish Bar	94 Harvey Lane, Norwich	756 yd
Hotspot	94A Harvey Lane, Norwich	756 yd
Mama Mia Pizza & Kebab	33 Witard Road, Norwich	823 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
East Of England Co-Operative Society Ltd	12 Laundry Lane, Thorpe St Andrew	569 yd
Co-op Foodstore	21 Witard Road, Norwich	823 yd
Aldi	174 - 178 Plumstead Road, Norwich	905 yd
Tesco Express	197 Plumstead Road, Norwich	948 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Williams Primary School ST. WILLIAMS WAY	grass pitches	304 yd
County Arts Indoor Bowls Club PLUMSTEAD ROAD EAST	indoor bowls	633 yd
Pinebanks Sports And Leisure (Closed) Yarmouth Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	776 yd
Woodrow Pilling Park PILLING PARK ROAD	grass pitches	1,003 yd
Langley Preparatory School (Closed) Yarmouth Road	grass pitches, swimming pool	1,012 yd
Sir George Morse Park LAUNDRY LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,043 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	159.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of NR7 0DR