Postcode Analysis North Norfolk, East of England

HILL COMMON, NR12 0BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILL COMMON, NR12 0BT.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

NR12 0BT is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 82% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £797k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

NR12 0BT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hill Common, 0.1km from Hill Common in Hickling (North Norfolk). Administratively it sits within Hickling ward and the North Norfolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NR12, NR12 0BT offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An established, mature community with an average age of 59 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 82% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £797k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR12 0BT are sourced from Output Area E00136199 (shared with 25 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 NR12 0BT. The average age is 59.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 725,000

3 sales · Mean £ 717,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

NR12 0BT has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Hickling CofE VC Infant School

Good36 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Greyhound Inn0.9 km
  • Pleasure Boat Inn0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Galley0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hoveton & Wroxham11.8 km
  • Worstead11.9 km
  • Acle12.7 km