Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

BENBOW CLOSE, NR9 3AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENBOW CLOSE, NR9 3AH.

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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 3AH 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 3AH's low deprivation rank, 69% ownership, and £191k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £191k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

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

For serious buyers, NR9 3AH 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £191k. 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 3AH 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 3AH. 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

Terraced

£ 171,000

4 sales · Mean £ 175,487

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

NR9 3AH has low crime rates — 8 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 offences13
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Hethersett VC Primary School

Good298 pupils0.5 km
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Hethersett Academy

Outstanding1052 pupils0.5 km
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Hethersett, Woodside Primary & Nursery School

Outstanding414 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Church Farm Shop0.5 km
  • Farmer Barnes Butchery0.5 km
  • Hethersett Butchers1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Kin0.5 km
  • Kin Cafe0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Sunrise Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • Tasty Bites1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Hethersett Sports & Social Club0.6 km
  • Jubilee Youth Club0.7 km
  • Queens Head Public House0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wymondham6.3 km
  • Norwich8.5 km
  • Spooner Row10.1 km