NR11 6BD is a sought-after residential area on Forster Close, 0.5km from Aylsham in Aylsham. Administratively it sits within Aylsham ward and the Broadland constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NR11, NR11 6BD offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £384k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for NR11 6BD are sourced from Output Area E00134668 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORSTER CLOSE, NR11 6BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORSTER CLOSE, NR11 6BD.
317
48
£ 41,200 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. NR11 6BD's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £384k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £384k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR11 6BD. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 287,000
5 sales · Mean £ 318,200
Detached
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR11 6BD has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Aylsham High School
St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School
Bure Valley School
John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Aylsham Country Market0.5 km
- Bon Bons0.5 km
- Carousel Chocolates0.5 km
- G F White Traditional Butchers Ltd0.5 km
- S & M Brett Greengrocer0.5 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Tinsmiths House0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Black Boys Public House0.5 km
- The Feathers Public House0.8 km
- Unicorn Public House0.5 km
- Aylsham Ex Service & Social C0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Bread Source0.5 km
- Gate Of India Restaurant0.6 km
- Hodson & Co By Appointment Only0.5 km
- Stamp0.5 km
- The Old Tea Rooms0.5 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- BP Aylsham SF Connect0.2 km
- The Co-Operative Group0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Gottersons Fish Bar0.6 km
- The Proper Pizza Co0.5 km
- Eastern Sea Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Best Kebab And Pizza House0.7 km
- Kings Of Aylsham0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Walsham9.0 km
- Worstead10.0 km
- Gunton10.2 km
Bus Stops
- Aylsham (Bure Valley Railway)0.3 km
- Aylsham (Bure Valley Railway)0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NR116BD · Data under Open Government Licence