NR35 1BQ is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Bungay in Bungay. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bungay & Wainford ward and the Waveney constituency.
Within the NR35 district, this postcode is characterised by a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NR35 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00154192 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NR35 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR35 1BQ.
235
48
£ 40,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR35 1BQ 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NR35 1BQ — age 48, 43% ownership, 40% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR35 1BQ. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR35 1BQ has low crime rates — 26 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.
school Local Schools
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Bungay Primary School
Bungay High School
Castle East School
Earsham CE VA Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- The Bell Gallery0.4 km
- The Imperial Wine Company0.2 km
- A & J Bungay Food & Wine1.0 km
- A Sweet For You0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Green Dragon Public House0.5 km
- Three Tuns Hotel0.4 km
- Bungay Bowls Club0.3 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.1 km
- The Chequers Inn0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- The Co Operative Cafe0.8 km
- St Johns & Waveney Foodbank0.7 km
- Earsham Street Cafe0.3 km
- The Three Cooks @ The Castle Inn0.3 km
- Bigod's Kitchen0.2 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co Operative Food0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Mermaid Fish Bar0.4 km
- A Bit On The Side0.1 km
- Bungay Kebab0.1 km
- Spice Of Balti0.1 km
- Pex Fish & Chips0.1 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Fleece Inn0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Beccles9.0 km
- Brampton (Suffolk)9.7 km
- Halesworth12.8 km
Bus Stops
- Butter Cross0.2 km
- Butter Cross0.2 km
- Wingfield Street0.2 km
- Holy Trinity Church0.2 km
- Wingfield Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NR351BQ · Data under Open Government Licence