Is NR9 3BL a safe place to live?

Yes, NR9 3BL is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 6 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of NR9 3BL?

The population for the NR9 3BL area is approximately 148 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

NR9 3BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR9 3BL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

148

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 54,700 /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 3BL 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10

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9/10

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8/10

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5/10

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8/10

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1/10

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5/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NR9 3BL — age 52, 57% ownership, 37% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR9 3BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Great Melton in South Norfolk. Administratively it sits within Wicklewood ward and the South Norfolk constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for NR9 3BL are sourced from Output Area E00136803 (shared with 19 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 3BL. The average age is 52.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.7%

Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 34%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

NR9 3BL has low crime rates — 6 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.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Wymondham6.2 km
Spooner Row10.1 km
Norwich11.0 km