NR35 1BA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Oak Mews, 0.4km from Staithe Road in Bungay. Administratively it sits within Bungay & Wainford ward and the Waveney constituency.
Within the NR35 district, this postcode is characterised by a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NR35 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00154197 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAK MEWS, NR35 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK MEWS, NR35 1BA.
307
48
£ 40,200 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 48, NR35 1BA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR35 1BA. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR35 1BA has low crime rates — 24 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.
school Local Schools
Bungay Primary School
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Bungay High School
Castle East School
Earsham CE VA Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- The Bell Gallery0.7 km
- The Imperial Wine Company0.5 km
- A & J Bungay Food & Wine0.6 km
- A Sweet For You0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Green Dragon Public House0.9 km
- Three Tuns Hotel0.7 km
- Bungay Bowls Club0.0 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.5 km
- The Chequers Inn0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- The Co Operative Cafe0.6 km
- Earsham Street Cafe0.7 km
- The Three Cooks @ The Castle Inn0.7 km
- Bigod's Kitchen0.6 km
- Buttercross Garden Cafe0.6 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co Operative Food0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Mermaid Fish Bar0.7 km
- A Bit On The Side0.3 km
- Bungay Kebab0.5 km
- Spice Of Balti0.5 km
- Pex Fish & Chips0.5 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Fleece Inn0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Beccles8.8 km
- Brampton (Suffolk)9.4 km
- Halesworth12.5 km
Bus Stops
- Bardolph Road0.0 km
- Bardolph Road0.1 km
- Wingfield Street0.2 km
- Wingfield Street0.2 km
- Pennyfields0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NR351BA · Data under Open Government Licence