Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

MARKET STREET, NR18 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET STREET, NR18 0AJ.

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Population

196

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Avg Age

65

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Avg Income

£ 41,000 /yr

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Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 50% social renting, NR18 0AJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

NR18 0AJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Market Street, 0.0km from Market Street in Wymondham (South Norfolk). Administratively it sits within Central Wymondham ward and the Mid Norfolk constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NR18 0AJ is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Average age 65 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for NR18 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00136674 (shared with 11 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 NR18 0AJ. The average age is 64.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NR18 0AJ has low crime rates — 44 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.

Violence and sexual offences44
Anti-social behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson15
Shoplifting14
Public order11

school Local Schools

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Browick Road Primary and Nursery School

Outstanding258 pupils0.4 km
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Wymondham High Academy

Good1682 pupils0.8 km
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Robert Kett Primary School

Requires Improvement621 pupils0.9 km
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Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham

Outstanding487 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Mervs Hot Bread Kitchen0.0 km
  • One Stop At Town Green, Wymondham0.3 km
  • The Original Factory Shop0.6 km
  • Yum Yums0.4 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Cross Keys0.1 km
  • Rothbury Community Hall0.5 km
  • The Feathers0.3 km
  • The Green Dragon0.1 km
  • Wymondham Dell Bowls Club0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Ayton House Ltd0.6 km
  • Dish Meal Prep0.9 km
  • Sathudee Thai Restaurant0.1 km
  • The Coffee Shop0.0 km
  • The Hideout0.2 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Ahmed Spice0.3 km
  • Babas Burgers & Pizzas0.3 km
  • Big Fry Fish And Chips0.0 km
  • Chips Away0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wymondham0.8 km
  • Spooner Row4.3 km
  • Attleborough8.7 km