Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

MELROSE COTTAGE, NR15 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELROSE COTTAGE, NR15 1BG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

271

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NR15 1BG combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£512k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

NR15 1BG is a well-regarded residential area on Melrose Cottage, 0.6km from Mill Common in Thurton. Administratively it sits within Rockland ward and the South Norfolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NR15, NR15 1BG offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £512k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR15 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00136720 (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 NR15 1BG. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Detached

£ 401,000

4 sales · Mean £ 416,000

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Thurton Primary School

Outstanding106 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • George And Dragon0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Buckenham5.1 km
  • Cantley6.3 km
  • Brundall Station6.6 km