NR17 1BT is a mixed residential area located 1.3km from Fen Street in Breckland. Administratively it sits within All Saints & Wayland ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NR17, NR17 1BT offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Average house prices are around £332k.
Census 2021 statistics for NR17 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00134620 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NR17 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR17 1BT.
339
48
£ 46,700 /yr
45%
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
No single demographic signal dominates NR17 1BT — age 48, 79% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR17 1BT. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 332,500
2 sales · Mean £ 332,500
school Local Schools
Rocklands Community Primary School
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Eccles Road7.5 km
- Attleborough7.6 km
- Harling Road8.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NR171BT · Data under Open Government Licence