Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

THE MEADOWS, NR17 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE MEADOWS, NR17 1BF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

456

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

50%

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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9/10
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1/10
workEmployment
7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

NR17 1BF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 20.1% year-on-year.

home £280,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR17 1BF is a safe, established residential area on The Meadows, 0.3km from Shropham in Shropham. Administratively it sits within All Saints & Wayland ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, down 20.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NR17 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00134619 (shared with 19 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 1BF. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 280,000

5 sales · Mean £ 315,700

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

NR17 1BF has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Shropham Village Social Club (Sayer's Bar)0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Eccles Road4.9 km
  • Harling Road5.4 km
  • Attleborough7.1 km