NR16 1BE is a mixed residential area on Hethel Road, 0.4km from Penny's Green in Wreningham. Administratively it sits within Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross ward and the South Norfolk constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Census 2021 statistics for NR16 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00136928 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HETHEL ROAD, NR16 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HETHEL ROAD, NR16 1BE.
303
51
£ 50,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR16 1BE 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.
Area Character
NR16 1BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR16 1BE. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
school Local Schools
Wreningham VC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Old Thorn Barn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wymondham4.0 km
- Spooner Row6.2 km
- Attleborough11.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NR161BE · Data under Open Government Licence