Postcode Analysis Broadland, East of England

LAYER CLOSE, NR11 6BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAYER CLOSE, NR11 6BL.

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Population

186

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

26%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR11 6BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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1/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 49% social renting, NR11 6BL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

NR11 6BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Layer Close, 0.5km from Aylsham in Aylsham. Administratively it sits within Aylsham ward and the Broadland constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NR11 6BL is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR11 6BL are sourced from Output Area E00134669 (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 NR11 6BL. The average age is 53.5. 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 Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

26%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 350,000

3 sales · Mean £ 287,500

Semi-Detached

£ 184,000

1 sales · Mean £ 184,000

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

NR11 6BL has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft5
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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Aylsham High School

Good1099 pupils0.5 km
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Bure Valley School

Good256 pupils0.6 km
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John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School

Requires Improvement219 pupils0.6 km
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St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School

Requires Improvement166 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Aylsham Country Market0.5 km
  • Bon Bons0.5 km
  • Carousel Chocolates0.5 km
  • G F White Traditional Butchers Ltd0.5 km
  • S & M Brett Greengrocer0.5 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Tinsmiths House0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Black Boys Public House0.6 km
  • The Feathers Public House0.7 km
  • Unicorn Public House0.5 km
  • Aylsham Ex Service & Social C0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Bread Source0.5 km
  • Gate Of India Restaurant0.6 km
  • Hodson & Co By Appointment Only0.6 km
  • Stamp0.5 km
  • The Old Tea Rooms0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • BP Aylsham SF Connect0.3 km
  • The Co-Operative Group0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Gottersons Fish Bar0.6 km
  • The Proper Pizza Co0.5 km
  • Eastern Sea Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Best Kebab And Pizza House0.6 km
  • Kings Of Aylsham0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • North Walsham9.1 km
  • Worstead10.1 km
  • Gunton10.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Aylsham (Bure Valley Railway)0.1 km
  • Aylsham (Bure Valley Railway)0.1 km