NR17 1BJ is a sought-after residential area on Meadowsweet Loke, 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 1BJ offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £660k. 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 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00187934 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEADOWSWEET LOKE, NR17 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOWSWEET LOKE, NR17 1BJ.
230
33
£ 44,900 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR17 1BJ 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NR17 1BJ combines high owner-occupation (67%), strong property values (£660k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £660k 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 1BJ. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 573,750
12 sales · Mean £ 598,958
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR17 1BJ has low crime rates — 33 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.
school Local Schools
Rosecroft Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Dodds Road Stores Ltd0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Attleborough1.9 km
- Eccles Road4.5 km
- Spooner Row6.8 km
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Postcode Profile: NR171BJ · Data under Open Government Licence