Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

TOP ROW, NR16 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOP ROW, NR16 1AR.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 50,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NR16 1AR — age 44, 77% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £429k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

NR16 1AR is a safe, established residential area on Top Row, 0.1km from Toprow in South Norfolk. Administratively it sits within Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross ward and the South Norfolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NR16, NR16 1AR offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 77% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £429k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR16 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00136929 (shared with 11 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 1AR. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 422,500

10 sales · Mean £ 421,050

Semi-Detached

£ 320,000

1 sales · Mean £ 320,000

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

NR16 1AR has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Wreningham VC Primary School

Outstanding109 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Candle & Cake Ltd0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Bird In Hand0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wymondham6.0 km
  • Spooner Row7.3 km
  • Attleborough11.9 km