Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

WODEHOUSE CLOSE, NR18 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WODEHOUSE CLOSE, NR18 0BU.

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Population

207

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 41,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

NR18 0BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £390k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

NR18 0BU is a sought-after residential area on Wodehouse Close, 1.3km from Town Green in Wymondham (South Norfolk). Administratively it sits within Central Wymondham ward and the Mid Norfolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NR18, NR18 0BU offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £390k. 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 NR18 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00136678 (shared with 5 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 NR18 0BU. 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 / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 362,500

2 sales · Mean £ 362,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NR18 0BU has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft2
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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Robert Kett Primary School

Requires Improvement621 pupils1.4 km
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Wymondham High Academy

Good1682 pupils1.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wymondham2.4 km
  • Spooner Row5.3 km
  • Attleborough9.1 km