Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

WATERMILL RISE, NR15 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERMILL RISE, NR15 1AW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-08 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

252

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 50,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR15 1AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. NR15 1AW's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £675k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £675k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

NR15 1AW is a sought-after residential area on Watermill Rise, 0.0km from Lower Tasburgh in South Norfolk. Administratively it sits within Hempnall ward and the South Norfolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NR15, NR15 1AW offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 92% 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 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £675k. 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 NR15 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00137041 (shared with 10 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 NR15 1AW. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 675,000

3 sales · Mean £ 677,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

NR15 1AW has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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Preston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good122 pupils1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wymondham9.4 km
  • Spooner Row10.4 km
  • Norwich12.5 km