NR35 1DJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on St Johns Road, 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k.
Census 2021 statistics for NR35 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00154197 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST JOHNS ROAD, NR35 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHNS ROAD, NR35 1DJ.
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 1DJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR35 1DJ. 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
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
£ 230,000
1 sales · Mean £ 230,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR35 1DJ has low crime rates — 20 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 Gallery0.8 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 Club0.1 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.5 km
- The Chequers Inn0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- The Co Operative Cafe0.5 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 Food0.5 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
- Beccles8.7 km
- Brampton (Suffolk)9.3 km
- Halesworth12.5 km
Bus Stops
- Bardolph Road0.1 km
- Bardolph Road0.1 km
- Wingfield Street0.2 km
- Wingfield Street0.2 km
- Hillside Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NR351DJ · Data under Open Government Licence