Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

POPLAR ROAD, NR17 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPLAR ROAD, NR17 1BD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

297

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 44,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

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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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. NR17 1BD's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £392k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £392k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

NR17 1BD is a sought-after residential area on Poplar Road, 0.3km from Haverscroft Street in Attleborough. Administratively it sits within Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft ward and the Mid Norfolk constituency.

For serious buyers, NR17 1BD is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £392k. 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 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00134238 (shared with 8 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 1BD. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

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

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 390,000

4 sales · Mean £ 391,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

NR17 1BD has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Rosecroft Primary School

Good567 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Dodds Road Stores Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Attleborough1.8 km
  • Eccles Road4.3 km
  • Spooner Row6.6 km