NR16 1BX is a mixed residential area on Knipe Close, 0.6km from Tacolneston in South Norfolk. Administratively it sits within Forncett ward and the South Norfolk constituency.
For families considering a move, NR16 1BX represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £300k, up 27.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NR16 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00136811 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KNIPE CLOSE, NR16 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KNIPE CLOSE, NR16 1BX.
394
49
£ 46,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NR16 1BX spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 27.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR16 1BX. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 300,000
3 sales · Mean £ 283,666
school Local Schools
Tacolneston Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Chopstick House0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Spooner Row5.6 km
- Wymondham6.6 km
- Attleborough9.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NR161BX · Data under Open Government Licence