Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

HARGHAM ROAD, NR17 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARGHAM ROAD, NR17 1AZ.

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Population

392

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 44,900 /yr

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Employed

52%

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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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NR17 1AZ combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£620k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £620k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

NR17 1AZ is a sought-after residential area on Hargham Road, 0.6km from Haverscroft Street in Attleborough. Administratively it sits within Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft ward and the Mid Norfolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NR17, NR17 1AZ offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 74% 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £620k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for NR17 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00134242 (shared with 16 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 1AZ. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 620,000

3 sales · Mean £ 633,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

NR17 1AZ has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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Rosecroft Primary School

Good567 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Peter Beales Garden Centre Ltd0.8 km
  • The White Lodge0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Breckland Lodge (The Stag)0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Attleborough2.6 km
  • Eccles Road3.6 km
  • Spooner Row7.4 km