Is NR17 1BA a safe place to live?

Yes, NR17 1BA is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 19 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in NR17 1BA?

The average property price in NR17 1BA is currently around £547k.

What is the population of NR17 1BA?

The population for the NR17 1BA area is approximately 392 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

HARGHAM ROAD, NR17 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARGHAM ROAD, NR17 1BA.

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Population

392

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 44,900 /yr

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Employed

52%

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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10/10

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8/10

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1/10

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8/10

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4/10

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6/10

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2/10

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7/10

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2/10

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Area Character

NR17 1BA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £547k, 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 46.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR17 1BA is a sought-after residential area on Hargham Road, 0.2km from Haverscroft Street in Attleborough. Administratively it sits within Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft ward and the Mid Norfolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NR17, NR17 1BA offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £547k, down 46.6% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for NR17 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00134242 (shared with 16 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 1BA. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active

FT: 36%

Unemployed: 1%

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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 547,500

4 sales · Mean £ 667,500

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

NR17 1BA has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11

Vehicle crime3

Criminal damage and arson2

Anti-social behaviour1

Public order1

school Local Schools

Rosecroft Primary School

Good567 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Dodds Road Stores Ltd0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Attleborough1.9 km
Eccles Road4.3 km
Spooner Row6.7 km