NR18 0DB is a safe, established residential area on Melton Road, 0.5km from Town Green in Wymondham (South Norfolk). Administratively it sits within Central Wymondham ward and the Mid Norfolk constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £314k, down 28.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NR18 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00136935 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MELTON ROAD, NR18 0DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELTON ROAD, NR18 0DB.
311
46
£ 41,000 /yr
40%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NR18 0DB's 59% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 28.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR18 0DB. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 337,500
8 sales · Mean £ 382,500
Terraced
£ 163,000
3 sales · Mean £ 162,979
Semi-Detached
£ 310,000
5 sales · Mean £ 301,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR18 0DB has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Robert Kett Primary School
Wymondham High Academy
Browick Road Primary and Nursery School
Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Mervs Hot Bread Kitchen0.8 km
- One Stop At Town Green, Wymondham0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- Collins Butchers0.4 km
- Loaf.microbakery0.7 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Cross Keys0.9 km
- Rothbury Community Hall0.4 km
- The Feathers0.5 km
- The Green Dragon0.7 km
- Wymondham Dell Bowls Club0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Sathudee Thai Restaurant0.8 km
- The Coffee Shop0.8 km
- The Hideout0.9 km
- Wymondham Heritage Museum0.9 km
- Wymondham Rugby Club0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Ahmed Spice0.4 km
- Babas Burgers & Pizzas0.4 km
- Big Fry Fish And Chips0.8 km
- Chips Away0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wymondham1.5 km
- Spooner Row5.0 km
- Attleborough9.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NR180DB · Data under Open Government Licence