Area Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

NR18 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NR18 postcode area.

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Population

21,328

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 46,760 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
family_restroomFamily
9/10
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4/10
workEmployment
8/10
diversity_3Diversity
4/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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Area Character

NR18 is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £294k. Property prices are trending down 6.2% year-on-year.

home £294,009 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR18 is a postcode district in South Norfolk, East of England, covering 645 active and 91 retired postcodes.

The largest share of NR18 (20%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied (12%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes NR18 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in NR18 are around £294k, down 6.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NR18 at 224 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 NR18 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2050
Other crime573
Anti-social behaviour506
Criminal damage and arson428
Public order327

school Local Schools

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Wymondham College Prep School

150 pupils
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Browick Road Primary and Nursery School

Outstanding258 pupils
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Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham

Outstanding487 pupils
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Robert Kett Primary School

Requires Improvement621 pupils
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Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding246 pupils
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Wymondham College

Outstanding1426 pupils
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Wymondham High Academy

Good1682 pupils
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Spooner Row Primary School

Good103 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Avalon Farm Bed And Breakfast
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Robert Kett
  • Rothbury Community Hall
  • Silfield Village Pitch And Putt
  • The Boars
  • The Buck Inn
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Primrose Farm Meats
  • Abbeygate Garages Ltd
  • Boots UK Ltd
  • Caley's Apothecary
  • Collins Butchers
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Ayton House Ltd
  • Chilli & Ginger
  • Dish Meal Prep
  • Eat-Well Catering Ltd @ East Anglian Motor Auctions
  • Forest School For Life Ltd
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-operative
  • East Of England Co-operative Society
  • Lidl
  • Waitrose Ltd
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Ahmed Spice
  • Babas Burgers & Pizzas
  • Big Fry Fish And Chips
  • Chips Away
  • Domino's Pizza
  • + 7 more