Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

NORTH ACRE, NR17 1DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH ACRE, NR17 1DG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (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

NR17 1DG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 87% 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 up 29.7% year-on-year.

home £327,500 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NR17, NR17 1DG offers 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 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £327k, up 29.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NR17 1DG 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 1DG. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 440,750

10 sales · Mean £ 449,450

Terraced

£ 110,000

1 sales · Mean £ 110,000

Semi-Detached

£ 173,750

2 sales · Mean £ 173,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

NR17 1DG 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.

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school Local Schools

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Caston Church of England Primary Academy

Good76 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Red Lion0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Attleborough10.2 km
  • Eccles Road10.5 km
  • Harling Road10.7 km