Henby Way is in Norwich and in Broadland district. NR7 0LD 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 1987-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Henby Way, Norwich, NR7 0LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR7 0LQ, NR7 0LF, NR7 0LE, NR7 0DP, NR7 0JZ, NR7 0BP, NR7 0DW, NR7 0DF, NR7 0DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR7 0LD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.8% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.2% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 0LD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.5% 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 | 30.9% | 26.4% | -4.5% | 37.9% | -11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.7% | 57.5% | 8.8% | 44.2% | 13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 10.3% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 3.4% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 54.9% | 48.2% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 37% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 11.8% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 12.3% | 13% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 8.4% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.8% | 17.2% | -6.6% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 21% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.1% | 35.1% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96% | 94.8% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90.9% 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 | 94.1% | 90.9% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 91.5% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.1% | 37.2% | 14.9% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Henby Way was 16.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.0% lower than the Thorpe St Andrew North West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Henby Way has the 11th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Thorpe St Andrew North West and the 124th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 63.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Henby Way, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-03-31 | £433,713 |
| 49 Henby Way, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £343,000 | 2024-09-27 | £335,442 |
| 37 Henby Way, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £401,000 | 2022-12-21 | £375,610 |
| 61 Henby Way, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-03-16 | £375,896 |
| 6 Henby Way, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £399,500 | 2020-05-22 | £455,733 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 591 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartsease Primary Academy Rider Haggard Road , NR7 9UE | 4out of 4 | 995 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lionwood Junior School Wolfe Road , NR1 4HT | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lionwood Infant and Nursery School Telegraph Lane East , NR1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 1,212 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 | 1,415 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 | 1,484 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 | 1,752 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | 2out of 4 | 2,336 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 2,898 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street , NR1 3PB | 4out of 4 | 2,918 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 | 3,172 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 | 3,859 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 | 2,437 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich University of the Arts Francis House , 3 - 7 Redwell Street NR2 4SN | - not rated | 2,670 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich Steiner School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 3,154 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wherry School 280 Hall Road , NR1 2GB | - not rated | 4,022 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Town Close House Preparatory School 14 Ipswich Road , Norwich NR2 2LR | - not rated | 4,025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 193 | 193A Plumstead Road, Norwich | 755 yd | |
| Thailand Thai Cuisine | Thailand Restaurant, 9 Ring Road | 859 yd | |
| Subway | Petrol Filling Station, Plumstead Road | 895 yd | |
| Witard Road Community Cafe | Baptist Church, Witard Road | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Public House | 88 Gordon Avenue, Thorpe St Andrew | 328 yd | |
| Town House | 18/22 Yarmouth Road, Thorpe St Andrew | 739 yd | |
| County Arts Bowls Club | Plumstead Road East, Thorpe St Andrew | 751 yd | |
| The Rivergarden | The River Garden, 36 Yarmouth Road | 753 yd | |
| Rushcutters Arms | 46 Yarmouth Road, Thorpe St Andrew | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Indian Takeaway | 100 Harvey Lane, Norwich | 552 yd | |
| Hartlands Fish Bar | 94 Harvey Lane, Norwich | 552 yd | |
| Hotspot | 94A Harvey Lane, Norwich | 552 yd | |
| Top Chef | 161 Thunder Lane, Thorpe St Andrew | 693 yd | |
| New Golden House | 193B Plumstead Road, Norwich | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 174 - 178 Plumstead Road, Norwich | 713 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 197 Plumstead Road, Norwich | 761 yd | |
| East Of England Co-Operative Society Ltd | 12 Laundry Lane, Thorpe St Andrew | 927 yd | |
| Co-op Foodstore | 21 Witard Road, Norwich | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pinebanks Sports And Leisure (Closed) Yarmouth Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 430 yd |
| St Williams Primary School ST. WILLIAMS WAY | grass pitches | 561 yd |
| County Arts Indoor Bowls Club PLUMSTEAD ROAD EAST | indoor bowls | 596 yd |
| Woodrow Pilling Park PILLING PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Langley Preparatory School (Closed) Yarmouth Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 649 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 | 67.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 65.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 65.3% |
| 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 | 54.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.