NR35 1BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Staithe Road in Bungay. Administratively it sits within Bungay & Wainford ward and the Waveney constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NR35 1BS is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NR35 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00154183 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NR35 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR35 1BS.
245
55
£ 40,200 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR35 1BS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 36% social renting, NR35 1BS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR35 1BS. The average age is 55.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR35 1BS has low crime rates — 25 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 Gallery0.6 km
- The Imperial Wine Company0.3 km
- A & J Bungay Food & Wine0.8 km
- A Sweet For You0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Green Dragon Public House0.7 km
- Three Tuns Hotel0.6 km
- Bungay Bowls Club0.1 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.3 km
- The Chequers Inn0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- The Co Operative Cafe0.6 km
- St Johns & Waveney Foodbank0.9 km
- Earsham Street Cafe0.5 km
- The Three Cooks @ The Castle Inn0.6 km
- Bigod's Kitchen0.5 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co Operative Food0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Mermaid Fish Bar0.6 km
- A Bit On The Side0.2 km
- Bungay Kebab0.3 km
- Spice Of Balti0.3 km
- Pex Fish & Chips0.3 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Fleece Inn0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Beccles8.8 km
- Brampton (Suffolk)9.5 km
- Halesworth12.7 km
Bus Stops
- Wingfield Street0.0 km
- Wingfield Street0.0 km
- Bardolph Road0.1 km
- Bardolph Road0.1 km
- Garage0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NR351BS · Data under Open Government Licence