Area Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

NR16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NR16 postcode area.

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Population

12,598

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
workEmployment
7/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NR16 spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 8.7% year-on-year.

home £357,000 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR16 is a postcode district in South Norfolk, East of England, covering 483 active and 77 retired postcodes.

The largest share of NR16 (28%) is characterised by a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community, alongside a rural commuter area popular with professional households (21%). A further 16% of the district is made up of a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes NR16 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in NR16 are around £357k, down 8.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime across NR16 is moderate at 97 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with similar urban districts. Figures vary considerably by individual street. An average age of 46 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 NR16 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences542
Criminal damage and arson135
Other theft119
Anti-social behaviour113
Public order91

school Local Schools

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East Harling Primary School and Nursery

Good229 pupils
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Wreningham VC Primary School

Outstanding109 pupils
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Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement52 pupils
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Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Outstanding102 pupils
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Bunwell Primary School

Requires Improvement87 pupils
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Banham Primary School

Outstanding103 pupils
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Kenninghall Primary School

Good91 pupils
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Tacolneston Church of England Primary Academy

Good

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • C.J. Barker High Quality Butcher
  • Kenninghall Stores & Post Office
  • Mercado Da Saudade LTd
  • The Pharmacy
  • Bunwell Village Stores
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Sunset House
  • The Elms Guest House
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Nags Head
  • The Old Railway Tavern
  • The Swan Inn
  • Kings Head
  • The Jolly Farmers
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Angel Cakes Tea Rooms
  • Anvil Park Stud Cafe
  • Cheesecake (Norfolk) Ltd
  • Combat Paintball Ltd
  • Greggs
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Kings Stores
  • One Stop Londis
  • Spar
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Paul's Plaice
  • Chopstick House
  • Kowloon House