Postcode Analysis North Norfolk, East of England

TOWN STREET, NR12 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWN STREET, NR12 0BQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

335

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

NR12 0BQ is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 82% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £160k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR12 0BQ is a mixed residential area on Town Street, 0.9km from Hickling Green in Hickling (North Norfolk). Administratively it sits within Hickling ward and the North Norfolk constituency.

For families considering a move, NR12 0BQ represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An established, mature community with an average age of 59 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for NR12 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00136199 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR12 0BQ. The average age is 59.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 214,000

2 sales · Mean £ 214,000

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Hickling CofE VC Infant School

Good36 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Greyhound Inn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Worstead11.8 km
  • Hoveton & Wroxham12.5 km
  • Acle14.2 km