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 12.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.1% lower than the Thorpe St Andrew North West average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Henby Way has the 15th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Thorpe St Andrew North West and the 93rd lowest crime rate of 447 local areas in Broadland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 29.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Henby Way, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-12-10 | £366,247 |
| 55 Henby Way, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £452,000 | 2025-11-12 | £452,000 |
| 18 Henby Way, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-03-31 | £465,254 |
| 49 Henby Way, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £343,000 | 2024-09-27 | £351,647 |
| 37 Henby Way, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £401,000 | 2022-12-21 | £393,343 |
| 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 | 557 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside First and Nursery Community School, Norwich Witard Road , NR7 9XD | - not rated | 1,050 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartsease Primary School Rider Haggard Road , NR7 9UE | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartsease Primary Academy Rider Haggard Road , NR7 9UE | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellesley First School Wellesley Avenue North , NR1 4NT | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartsease Community Middle School, Norwich Rider Haggard Road , NR7 9UE | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakenham Middle School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 3,233 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Middle School Wessex Street , NR2 2SP | - not rated | 3,660 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catton Grove Middle School Weston Road , NR3 3TP | - not rated | 4,559 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mile Cross Middle School Valpy Avenue , NR3 2EY | - not rated | 4,837 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartsease High School Marryat Road , NR7 9DF | - not rated | 1,573 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Open Academy Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL | 3out of 4 | 1,579 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form Laundry Lane , Thorpe St Andrew NR7 0XS | - not rated | 1,633 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form Laundry Lane , Thorpe St Andrew NR7 0XS | - not rated | 1,633 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | 3out of 4 | 2,420 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,296 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 | 3,956 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Preparatory School Beech Hill , 11 Yarmouth Road NR7 0EA | - not rated | 583 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe House School 7 Yarmouth Road , NR7 0EA | - not rated | 647 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Beechcroft Study Centre 2 Caston Road , Thorpe St Andrew NR7 0LS | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn House School 22 Cotman Road , NR1 4AF | - not rated | 1,581 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nor08 Norfolk Primary Primary Intervention Project, 15 Riverside Road , NR1 1SN | - not rated | 2,047 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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.