Is NR9 3BP a safe place to live?

Yes, NR9 3BP 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 3BP?

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

Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

POCKTHORPE ROAD, NR9 3BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POCKTHORPE ROAD, NR9 3BP.

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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 3BP 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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5/10

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Area Character

NR9 3BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 57% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 3BP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Pockthorpe Road, 0.1km from Pockthorpe 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 3BP 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 3BP. 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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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

NR9 3BP 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.

Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Wymondham5.4 km
Spooner Row9.2 km
Norwich11.5 km