Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

MERE ROAD, NR17 1DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERE ROAD, NR17 1DA.

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

48

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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

No single demographic signal dominates NR17 1DA — age 48, 79% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £145k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

NR17 1DA is a safe, established residential area on Mere Road, 0.2km 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. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for NR17 1DA 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 1DA. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 240,000

5 sales · Mean £ 267,700

Detached

£ 425,000

1 sales · Mean £ 425,000

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

NR17 1DA has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Caston Church of England Primary Academy

Good76 pupils1.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harling Road8.6 km
  • Eccles Road8.9 km
  • Attleborough9.8 km