Is NR21 0AF a safe place to live?

Yes, NR21 0AF 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 NR21 0AF?

The population for the NR21 0AF area is approximately 282 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis North Norfolk, East of England

NR21 0AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR21 0AF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

282

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 41,500 /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: NR21 0AF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10

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6/10

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1/10

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7/10

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2/10

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6/10

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1/10

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7/10

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9/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NR21 0AF spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. 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

NR21 0AF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.9km from Barney in North Norfolk. Administratively it sits within Stody ward and the Broadland 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 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 74% 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 NR21 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00135862 (shared with 18 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 NR21 0AF. The average age is 53.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%

Asian / British Asian0.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 1%

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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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

NR21 0AF has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby

Old Brick Kilns Caravan Park0.7 km
Parkside Cars0.9 km
Moovers & Shakers0.6 km

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Old Coach House B&B0.9 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

The Old Forge Seafood Restaurant0.9 km
Crawfish Public House0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Wells Next The Sea12.6 km
Sheringham18.9 km
Dereham Market Place19.7 km