NR17 is a postcode district in Breckland, East of England, covering 554 active and 80 retired postcodes.
The largest share of NR17 (17%) is characterised by a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities, alongside a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community (16%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes NR17 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in NR17 are around £250k, down 23.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NR17 at 129 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full NR17 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
NR17 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NR17 postcode area.
17,939
44
£ 43,067 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
NR17 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £250k. Property prices are trending down 23.8% year-on-year.
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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
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school Local Schools
Rosecroft Primary School
Great Ellingham Primary School
Rocklands Community Primary School
Attleborough Primary School
Chapel Green School
Attleborough Academy
Old Buckenham Primary School and Nursery
Old Buckenham High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Mrs D L Arpels
- Dairy Cottage Bed & Breakfast
- Griffin Hotel
- Hill House Farm B & B
- Sherbourne House
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Rasa Attleborough
- Besthorpe Farm Shop
- Besthorpe Filling Station
- Broadmarsh Farm
- Dodds Road Stores Ltd
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Dominos Pizza
- Lucky House Chinese Takeaway
- Adems Fried Chicken
- Attleborough Kebab House
- Jade Garden
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Attleborough Football Club
- The Gamekeepers
- Attleborough Snooker Centre
- Breckland Lodge (The Stag)
- Ry's Bar and Grill
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- A&M 5star turkish restaurant
- Amoghasiddhi Centre
- Attleborough Day Care Centre
- Bailey's
- Banham Poultry Canteen
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Old Buckenham Stores
- Post Office Stores
- Lidl Limited
- One Stop
- Quick Stop Grocery & Newsagent
- + 4 more
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