Is NR17 1BU a safe place to live?

Yes, NR17 1BU is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 2 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of NR17 1BU?

The population for the NR17 1BU area is approximately 380 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

NR17 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR17 1BU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-07 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

380

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

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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8/10

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1/10

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6/10

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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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5/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NR17 1BU — age 46, 75% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR17 1BU is a safe, established residential area located 0.9km from Fen Street in Rockland All Saints. Administratively it sits within All Saints & Wayland ward and the Mid Norfolk constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for NR17 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00134229 (shared with 21 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 1BU. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active

FT: 35%

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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

NR17 1BU has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Eccles Road6.8 km
Harling Road7.4 km
Attleborough7.5 km