Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

BUNWELL STREET, NR16 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUNWELL STREET, NR16 1AB.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR16 1AB 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.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NR16 1AB spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 12.5% year-on-year.

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

NR16 1AB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bunwell Street, 0.1km from Bunwell in Bunwell. Administratively it sits within Bressingham & Burston ward and the South Norfolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NR16, NR16 1AB offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 91% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £349k, up 12.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NR16 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00136708 (shared with 5 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 NR16 1AB. The average age is 52.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 328,750

8 sales · Mean £ 334,112

Semi-Detached

£ 177,000

3 sales · Mean £ 210,166

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

NR16 1AB has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Burglary2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Bunwell Primary School

Requires Improvement87 pupils1.4 km
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Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement52 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Bunwell Village Stores0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Spooner Row4.3 km
  • Attleborough6.6 km
  • Wymondham7.0 km