NR17 1BB is a sought-after residential area on Flowers Lane, 0.4km 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 1BB offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k, up 21.3% year-on-year. 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 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00134238 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FLOWERS LANE, NR17 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLOWERS LANE, NR17 1BB.
297
49
£ 44,900 /yr
43%
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
NR17 1BB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £250k, 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 21.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR17 1BB. The average age is 49.5. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 250,000
3 sales · Mean £ 251,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR17 1BB has low crime rates — 14 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.
school Local Schools
Rosecroft Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Dodds Road Stores Ltd0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Attleborough1.6 km
- Eccles Road4.5 km
- Spooner Row6.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NR171BB · Data under Open Government Licence