NR16 1BU is a mixed residential area on Baldock Close, 0.6km from Tacolneston in South Norfolk. Administratively it sits within Forncett ward and the South Norfolk constituency.
For serious buyers, NR16 1BU is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Average house prices are around £325k.
Census 2021 statistics for NR16 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00136811 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BALDOCK CLOSE, NR16 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALDOCK CLOSE, NR16 1BU.
394
49
£ 46,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NR16 1BU spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. £325k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR16 1BU. The average age is 48.8. 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
£ 325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 325,000
school Local Schools
Tacolneston Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Chopstick House0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Spooner Row5.5 km
- Wymondham6.6 km
- Attleborough9.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NR161BU · Data under Open Government Licence