Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

CARVERS LANE, NR17 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARVERS LANE, NR17 1AB.

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Population

397

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 44,900 /yr

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Employed

60%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NR17 1AB combines high owner-occupation (82%), strong property values (£462k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

NR17 1AB is a sought-after residential area on Carvers Lane, 0.9km from Workhouse Common in Attleborough. Administratively it sits within Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe ward and the Mid Norfolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NR17, NR17 1AB offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 82% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £462k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR17 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00134416 (shared with 10 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 NR17 1AB. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 440,000

6 sales · Mean £ 448,680

Semi-Detached

£ 392,500

1 sales · Mean £ 392,500

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

NR17 1AB has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences26
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs3
Public order3
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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Rosecroft Primary School

Good567 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Rosedale Funeral Home1.0 km
  • Dodds Road Stores Ltd0.8 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Subway0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Attleborough Snooker Centre0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Cock Inn0.8 km
  • Rose of India0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Ming's Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • Sea Star Fish Bar0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Attleborough1.6 km
  • Eccles Road5.4 km
  • Spooner Row6.2 km