Postcode Analysis North Norfolk, East of England

FAKENHAM ROAD, NR21 0BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAKENHAM ROAD, NR21 0BE.

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

177

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 41,500 /yr

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Employed

40%

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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8/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

NR21 0BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 3.4% year-on-year.

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

NR21 0BE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Fakenham Road, 0.7km from Thursford in North Norfolk. Administratively it sits within Walsingham ward and the Broadland constituency.

For families considering a move, NR21 0BE represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 53, 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 3.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NR21 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00136223 (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 0BE. 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 / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 177,000

3 sales · Mean £ 179,000

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

NR21 0BE 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 Park0.9 km
  • Parkside Cars0.7 km
  • Moovers & Shakers0.4 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Old Coach House B&B0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Old Forge Seafood Restaurant0.7 km
  • Crawfish Public House0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wells Next The Sea12.3 km
  • Sheringham19.0 km
  • Dereham Market Place19.9 km