NR16 1DJ is a safe, established residential area on Norwich Road, 0.4km from Tacolneston in Tacolneston. Administratively it sits within Forncett ward and the South Norfolk constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NR16, NR16 1DJ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £394k, up 2.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NR16 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00136812 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORWICH ROAD, NR16 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORWICH ROAD, NR16 1DJ.
434
43
£ 46,000 /yr
47%
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
NR16 1DJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £394k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 2.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR16 1DJ. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 394,975
2 sales · Mean £ 394,975
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR16 1DJ has low crime rates — 8 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.
school Local Schools
Tacolneston Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Jolly Farmers0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Chopstick House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Spooner Row5.7 km
- Wymondham7.3 km
- Attleborough8.8 km
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Postcode Profile: NR161DJ · Data under Open Government Licence