Is NR16 1BA a safe place to live?

Yes, NR16 1BA is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 13 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in NR16 1BA?

The average property price in NR16 1BA is currently around £682k.

What is the population of NR16 1BA?

The population for the NR16 1BA area is approximately 303 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

CHURCH ROAD, NR16 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH ROAD, NR16 1BA.

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Population

303

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 50,000 /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: NR16 1BA 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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9/10

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8/10

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Area Character

NR16 1BA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £682k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR16 1BA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Church Road, 0.3km from Wreningham in Wreningham. Administratively it sits within Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross ward and the South Norfolk constituency.

For serious buyers, NR16 1BA is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £682k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR16 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00136928 (shared with 12 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 1BA. The average age is 51.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%

Asian / British Asian1.6%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 33%

Unemployed: 1%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 475,000

20 sales · Mean £ 508,662

Semi-Detached

£ 301,875

2 sales · Mean £ 301,875

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

NR16 1BA has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3

Criminal damage and arson2

Public order2

Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

Wreningham VC Primary School

Outstanding109 pupils0.5 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Bird In Hand0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Wymondham5.1 km
Spooner Row6.7 km
Attleborough11.4 km