Is NR13 3BU a safe place to live?

Yes, NR13 3BU is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 33 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in NR13 3BU?

The average property price in NR13 3BU is currently around £380k.

What is the population of NR13 3BU?

The population for the NR13 3BU area is approximately 258 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Broadland, East of England

NORWICH ROAD, NR13 3BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORWICH ROAD, NR13 3BU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

258

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /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: NR13 3BU 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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1/10

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6/10

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3/10

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2/10

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5/10

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3/10

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5/10

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7/10

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5/10

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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 75% owner-occupation and an average age of 61, NR13 3BU is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £380k reflects the demand.

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

NR13 3BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Norwich Road, 0.4km from Acle in Acle. Administratively it sits within Acle ward and the Broadland constituency.

For serious buyers, NR13 3BU is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 61 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 75% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £380k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR13 3BU are sourced from Output Area E00134649 (shared with 7 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 NR13 3BU. The average age is 60.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean1.6%

Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

33%Active

FT: 20%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

Detached

£ 460,000

1 sales · Mean £ 460,000

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

NR13 3BU has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences27

Criminal damage and arson8

Shoplifting5

Anti-social behaviour4

Public order3

school Local Schools

Acle Academy

Good523 pupils0.6 km

Acle St Edmund Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good178 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby

Sista Barista Coffee House At Swallowtail Place0.6 km
Scooters Cafe0.5 km
Olive Tree0.5 km
Travelodge0.7 km

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

BP Acle Simply Food Connect0.7 km
Carters Family Butchers0.5 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Kings Head, The Acle Steak0.4 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Acle Spice0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Acle0.3 km
Lingwood4.0 km
Buckenham6.6 km

Bus Stops

Acle Rail Station0.3 km