Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

FLAXLANDS, NR16 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLAXLANDS, NR16 1AD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

226

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NR16 1AD — age 43, 87% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £433k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 129.1% year-on-year.

home £433,333 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR16 1AD is a safe, established residential area on Flaxlands, 0.1km from Flaxlands in South Norfolk. Administratively it sits within Bunwell ward and the South Norfolk constituency.

For serious buyers, NR16 1AD is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 87% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £433k, up 129.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NR16 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00136710 (shared with 6 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 NR16 1AD. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 327,500

8 sales · Mean £ 394,375

Semi-Detached

£ 240,000

5 sales · Mean £ 282,400

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

NR16 1AD has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement52 pupils1.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Spooner Row4.5 km
  • Attleborough5.8 km
  • Wymondham7.8 km