NR9 5AQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Street, 0.0km from Sparham in Breckland. Administratively it sits within Upper Wensum ward and the Mid Norfolk constituency.
For families considering a move, NR9 5AQ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 14.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NR9 5AQ are sourced from Output Area E00134328 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE STREET, NR9 5AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE STREET, NR9 5AQ.
399
52
£ 46,200 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NR9 5AQ spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 14.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR9 5AQ. The average age is 52.3. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 155,500
6 sales · Mean £ 161,250
Semi-Detached
£ 196,250
2 sales · Mean £ 196,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
NR9 5AQ has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dereham Market Place9.9 km
- Wymondham19.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NR95AQ · Data under Open Government Licence