NR34 0BL is a safe, established residential area on Common Road, 0.6km from Wheatacre in South Norfolk. Administratively it sits within Thurlton ward and the South Norfolk constituency.
For families considering a move, NR34 0BL represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k.
Census 2021 statistics for NR34 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00137044 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COMMON ROAD, NR34 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMMON ROAD, NR34 0BL.
283
47
£ 45,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
NR34 0BL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £450k, 70% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR34 0BL. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 387,500
8 sales · Mean £ 369,687
Semi-Detached
£ 285,000
1 sales · Mean £ 285,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
NR34 0BL has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Wheatacre White Lion0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Somerleyton3.7 km
- Beccles4.6 km
- Haddiscoe5.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NR340BL · Data under Open Government Licence