Is NR17 1BZ a safe place to live?

Yes, NR17 1BZ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 2 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of NR17 1BZ?

The population for the NR17 1BZ area is approximately 339 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

NR17 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR17 1BZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

339

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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10/10

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9/10

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1/10

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7/10

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4/10

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7/10

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1/10

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8/10

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9/10

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Area Character

NR17 1BZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

NR17 1BZ is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Stow Bedon in Breckland. Administratively it sits within All Saints & Wayland ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for NR17 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00134620 (shared with 20 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 1BZ. 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

White / British97.3%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active

FT: 28%

Unemployed: 0%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

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

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Harling Road8.3 km
Eccles Road8.7 km
Attleborough9.7 km