Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

CHURCHFIELDS, NR9 3AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCHFIELDS, NR9 3AF.

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Population

485

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 50,700 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NR9 3AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. NR9 3AF's low deprivation rank, 69% ownership, and £340k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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

NR9 3AF is a sought-after residential area on Churchfields, 0.8km from Hethersett in Hethersett. Administratively it sits within Hethersett ward and the South Norfolk constituency.

For serious buyers, NR9 3AF is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for NR9 3AF are sourced from Output Area E00136850 (shared with 9 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 NR9 3AF. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 284,000

4 sales · Mean £ 289,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NR9 3AF has low crime rates — 12 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.

Violence and sexual offences20
Criminal damage and arson6
Other crime3
Public order2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Hethersett, Woodside Primary & Nursery School

Outstanding414 pupils0.3 km
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Hethersett VC Primary School

Good298 pupils0.6 km
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Hethersett Academy

Outstanding1052 pupils0.6 km
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Little Melton Primary School

Outstanding120 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Church Farm Shop0.6 km
  • Farmer Barnes Butchery0.6 km
  • Hethersett Butchers0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Kin0.6 km
  • Kin Cafe0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Sunrise Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Tasty Bites0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Hethersett Sports & Social Club0.6 km
  • Jubilee Youth Club0.6 km
  • Queens Head Public House0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wymondham6.4 km
  • Norwich8.5 km
  • Spooner Row10.2 km