How much do houses cost in NR17 1BW?

The average property price in NR17 1BW is currently around £615k.

What is the population of NR17 1BW?

The population for the NR17 1BW area is approximately 481 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

CASTON ROAD, NR17 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTON ROAD, NR17 1BW.

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Population

481

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

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.

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9/10

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9/10

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1/10

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6/10

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4/10

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7/10

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1/10

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9/10

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2/10

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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. NR17 1BW's low deprivation rank, 87% ownership, and £615k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 58.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR17 1BW is a mixed residential area on Caston Road in Caston. Administratively it sits within Saham Toney ward and the Mid Norfolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NR17, NR17 1BW offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £615k, down 58.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NR17 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00134488 (shared with 14 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 1BW. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%

Asian / British Asian0.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active

FT: 31%

Unemployed: 2%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 870,000

3 sales · Mean £ 934,166

Semi-Detached

£ 360,000

1 sales · Mean £ 360,000

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Attleborough8.4 km
Eccles Road8.7 km
Harling Road9.3 km