Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

NR16 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR16 1BN.

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

268

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

NR16 1BN is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

NR16 1BN is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Carleton Rode in South Norfolk. Administratively it sits within Bunwell ward and the South Norfolk constituency.

For families considering a move, NR16 1BN represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. 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. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for NR16 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00136712 (shared with 14 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 1BN. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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NR16 1BN has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement52 pupils0.6 km
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Bunwell Primary School

Requires Improvement87 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Chapel Coffee Shop0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Spooner Row4.9 km
  • Attleborough6.3 km
  • Wymondham8.0 km