Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

WEST WAY, NR16 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST WAY, NR16 1BZ.

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

434

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

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

NR16 1BZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 80% 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 1BZ is a safe, established residential area on West Way, 0.1km from Tacolneston in Tacolneston. 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR16 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00136812 (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 1BZ. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 256,250

4 sales · Mean £ 257,250

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

NR16 1BZ has low crime rates — 7 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
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Tacolneston Church of England Primary Academy

Good0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Jolly Farmers0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Chopstick House0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Spooner Row5.6 km
  • Wymondham6.9 km
  • Attleborough8.9 km