Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

BENTLEY ROAD, NR16 1DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENTLEY ROAD, NR16 1DL.

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

434

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /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.

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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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5/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NR16 1DL combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£542k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 14.5% year-on-year.

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

NR16 1DL is a safe, established residential area on Bentley Road, 0.3km from Forncett End in Tacolneston. Administratively it sits within Forncett ward and the South Norfolk constituency.

For serious buyers, NR16 1DL is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £542k, down 14.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NR16 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00136812 (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 1DL. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 560,000

4 sales · Mean £ 560,625

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

NR16 1DL has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Tacolneston Church of England Primary Academy

Good1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Jolly Farmers0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Chopstick House0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Spooner Row5.9 km
  • Wymondham7.4 km
  • Attleborough9.0 km