Is NR17 1DP a safe place to live?

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

How much do houses cost in NR17 1DP?

The average property price in NR17 1DP is currently around £150k.

What is the population of NR17 1DP?

The population for the NR17 1DP area is approximately 339 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

WATTON ROAD, NR17 1DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATTON ROAD, NR17 1DP.

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

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Population

339

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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10/10

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9/10

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1/10

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7/10

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4/10

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7/10

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1/10

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8/10

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9/10

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Area Character

NR17 1DP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 79% 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.

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

NR17 1DP is a safe, established residential area on Watton Road, 1.4km from Stow Bedon in Breckland. Administratively it sits within All Saints & Wayland ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.

For families considering a move, NR17 1DP represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 79% 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. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for NR17 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00134620 (shared with 20 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 1DP. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active

FT: 28%

Unemployed: 0%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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Semi-Detached

£ 150,000

1 sales · Mean £ 150,000

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

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

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

M F Warren0.0 km

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

College Farm0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Harling Road9.2 km
Eccles Road10.0 km
Attleborough11.1 km