NR17 1AF is a mixed residential area on Hill Common, 0.2km from Attleborough Hills in Breckland. Administratively it sits within Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe ward and the Mid Norfolk constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NR17, NR17 1AF offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Prices average £1.3M.
Census 2021 statistics for NR17 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00134401 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILL COMMON, NR17 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILL COMMON, NR17 1AF.
169
45
£ 44,900 /yr
42%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NR17 1AF combines high owner-occupation (79%), strong property values (£1.3M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.3M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR17 1AF. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,265,777
2 sales · Mean £ 1,265,777
school Local Schools
Great Ellingham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hill House Farm B & B0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Ellingham Hospital0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Attleborough2.9 km
- Spooner Row6.2 km
- Eccles Road7.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NR171AF · Data under Open Government Licence