Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

HILLSEND LANE, NR17 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLSEND LANE, NR17 1BG.

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Population

230

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 44,900 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NR17 1BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

NR17 1BG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £530k, 67% 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.

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

NR17 1BG is a sought-after residential area on Hillsend Lane, 0.6km 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 1BG offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 67% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £530k. 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 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00187934 (shared with 12 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 1BG. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 420,075

2 sales · Mean £ 420,075

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

NR17 1BG has low crime rates — 29 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 offences28
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson5
Vehicle crime4
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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Rosecroft Primary School

Good567 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Dodds Road Stores Ltd0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Attleborough2.0 km
  • Eccles Road4.5 km
  • Spooner Row6.9 km