Thorpe St Andrew has around 13,000 residents with approximately 6,500 dwellings in an area measuring some 705 hectares. The Dussindale housing development has attracted many families to Thorpe St Andrew and the facilities and organisations in the area reflect this.

There are four Primary Schools, a number of playgroups and Norfolk’s largest in student volume High School. Thorpe St Andrew is home to Air Scouts, Sea Scouts, Beavers and Cubs, Rainbows, Brownies and Guides, Rangers and Venturers to name but a few. For more information on local clubs and organisations refer to page eleven of The Beacon newspaper.

Thorpe St Andrew is also host to a wide scope of leisure activities including Thorpe Kite Flyers, Starlight Express Majorettes and County Arts Bowling Club to name a few.

Religious groups of many denominations meet regularly all over Thorpe St Andrew.

Our excellent amenities and sought after properties make the town of Thorpe St Andrew one of Norwich’s most desirable areas.

 

With picturesque river banks and charming hotels, guest houses, several restaurants and easy access to the historical city of Norwich, Thorpe St Andrew is also a popular town for tourists.

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