Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

PENNY GREEN LANE, NR16 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENNY GREEN LANE, NR16 1BD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

303

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 50,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR16 1BD 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.

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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. NR16 1BD's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £535k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £535k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

NR16 1BD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Penny Green Lane, 0.6km from Penny's Green in Wreningham. Administratively it sits within Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross ward and the South Norfolk constituency.

For serious buyers, NR16 1BD is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% 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 £535k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR16 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00136928 (shared with 12 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 1BD. The average age is 51.2. 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 Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 535,000

1 sales · Mean £ 535,000

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

NR16 1BD has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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Wreningham VC Primary School

Outstanding109 pupils0.8 km

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Old Thorn Barn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wymondham4.4 km
  • Spooner Row6.3 km
  • Attleborough11.1 km