Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

MILL LANE, NR16 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL LANE, NR16 1BL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

303

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Avg Age

51

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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 1BL 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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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

NR16 1BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

NR16 1BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Mill Lane, 0.6km from Toprow in Wreningham. Administratively it sits within Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross ward and the South Norfolk constituency.

For families considering a move, NR16 1BL represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for NR16 1BL 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 1BL. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

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

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Wreningham VC Primary School

Outstanding109 pupils0.6 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Candle & Cake Ltd0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Kings Head0.9 km
  • Bird In Hand0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wymondham5.5 km
  • Spooner Row6.8 km
  • Attleborough11.4 km