Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

RECTORY ROAD, NR34 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RECTORY ROAD, NR34 0BJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-07 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

283

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

52%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NR34 0BJ combines high owner-occupation (70%), strong property values (£500k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

NR34 0BJ is a safe, established residential area on Rectory Road, 0.4km from Wheatacre in South Norfolk. Administratively it sits within Thurlton ward and the South Norfolk constituency.

For families considering a move, NR34 0BJ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 70% 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: Prices average £500k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR34 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00137044 (shared with 15 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 NR34 0BJ. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 500,000

4 sales · Mean £ 505,625

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

NR34 0BJ has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Wheatacre White Lion0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Somerleyton3.7 km
  • Beccles4.4 km
  • Haddiscoe4.9 km