Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

HAWTHORN DRIVE, NR15 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWTHORN DRIVE, NR15 1BW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

468

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 50,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR15 1BW 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. NR15 1BW's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £737k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

NR15 1BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hawthorn Drive, 0.1km from Bergh Apton in South Norfolk. Administratively it sits within Brooke ward and the South Norfolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NR15, NR15 1BW offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 82% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £737k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR15 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00136697 (shared with 22 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 1BW. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
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

£ 599,000

10 sales · Mean £ 601,300

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NR15 1BW has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Outstanding139 pupils1.6 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Gardeners Kitchen0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Buckenham6.2 km
  • Brundall Station7.1 km
  • Brundall Gardens7.1 km