Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

CHENEYS LANE, NR16 1DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHENEYS LANE, NR16 1DA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

394

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Avg Age

49

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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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NR16 1DA — age 49, 89% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £206k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

NR16 1DA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Cheneys Lane, 0.1km from Tacolneston in South Norfolk. Administratively it sits within Forncett ward and the South Norfolk constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £206k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR16 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00136811 (shared with 18 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 1DA. 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

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 217,500

2 sales · Mean £ 217,500

Semi-Detached

£ 202,500

4 sales · Mean £ 220,000

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

NR16 1DA has low crime rates — 5 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 theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Tacolneston Church of England Primary Academy

Good0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Jolly Farmers0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Chopstick House0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Spooner Row5.7 km
  • Wymondham7.1 km
  • Attleborough9.0 km