Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

DUKES LANE, NR17 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUKES LANE, NR17 1BL.

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

481

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

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
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NR17 1BL combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£601k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

NR17 1BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Dukes Lane, 0.1km from Caston in Caston. Administratively it sits within Saham Toney ward and the Mid Norfolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NR17, NR17 1BL offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 87% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £601k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR17 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00134488 (shared with 14 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 1BL. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 570,000

5 sales · Mean £ 576,330

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

NR17 1BL has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Caston Church of England Primary Academy

Good76 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Red Lion0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Attleborough10.0 km
  • Eccles Road10.0 km
  • Harling Road10.1 km