Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

DOVEDALE ROAD, NR16 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOVEDALE ROAD, NR16 1BS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

394

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Avg Age

49

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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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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NR16 1BS spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. £249k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 2.6% year-on-year.

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

NR16 1BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Dovedale Road, 0.6km from Tacolneston in South Norfolk. Administratively it sits within Forncett ward and the South Norfolk constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £249k, up 2.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NR16 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00136811 (shared with 18 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 1BS. The average age is 48.8. 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 Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 235,000

13 sales · Mean £ 241,692

Semi-Detached

£ 210,000

1 sales · Mean £ 210,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NR16 1BS has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Tacolneston Church of England Primary Academy

Good0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Chopstick House0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Spooner Row5.6 km
  • Wymondham6.7 km
  • Attleborough9.2 km