NR15 1AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Whiteheath Road, 1.4km from Thurton in South Norfolk. Administratively it sits within Brooke ward and the South Norfolk constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NR15, NR15 1AY offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £675k.
Census 2021 statistics for NR15 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00136697 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITEHEATH ROAD, NR15 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITEHEATH ROAD, NR15 1AY.
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48
£ 50,400 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR15 1AY 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. NR15 1AY's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £675k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR15 1AY. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 562,500
4 sales · Mean £ 606,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NR15 1AY has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Thurton Primary School
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Buckenham6.5 km
- Cantley7.3 km
- Brundall Station7.9 km
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Postcode Profile: NR151AY · Data under Open Government Licence