Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

WEST CARR ROAD, NR17 1AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST CARR ROAD, NR17 1AA.

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

354

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 44,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 47, NR17 1AA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £347k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 31.9% year-on-year.

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

NR17 1AA is a sought-after residential area on West Carr Road, 0.7km from Nobbs Corner in Attleborough. Administratively it sits within Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe ward and the Mid Norfolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NR17, NR17 1AA offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 66% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £347k, down 31.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NR17 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00134400 (shared with 7 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 NR17 1AA. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 352,500

14 sales · Mean £ 396,214

Terraced

£ 202,500

8 sales · Mean £ 210,625

Semi-Detached

£ 325,000

1 sales · Mean £ 325,000

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

NR17 1AA has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences37
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order3
Other crime3
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Rosecroft Primary School

Good567 pupils0.7 km

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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • One Stop1.0 km
  • Subway1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Attleborough Snooker Centre0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Cock Inn0.8 km
  • Rose of India0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Dodds Road Stores Ltd0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Sea Star Fish Bar0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Attleborough1.5 km
  • Eccles Road5.1 km
  • Spooner Row6.3 km