Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

GREAT MELTON ROAD, NR9 3AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT MELTON ROAD, NR9 3AB.

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Population

353

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 50,700 /yr

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Employed

40%

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.

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7/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

NR9 3AB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £281k, 72% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 20.6% year-on-year.

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

NR9 3AB is a sought-after residential area on Great Melton Road, 0.1km from Hethersett in Hethersett. Administratively it sits within Hethersett ward and the South Norfolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NR9, NR9 3AB offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 72% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £281k, down 20.6% year-on-year. 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 NR9 3AB are sourced from Output Area E00136859 (shared with 9 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 NR9 3AB. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 280,500

10 sales · Mean £ 339,200

Semi-Detached

£ 266,250

4 sales · Mean £ 290,625

Terraced

£ 248,000

3 sales · Mean £ 241,000

Flat

£ 70,000

2 sales · Mean £ 70,000

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

NR9 3AB has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences32
Shoplifting24
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Hethersett VC Primary School

Good298 pupils0.5 km
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Hethersett Academy

Outstanding1052 pupils0.5 km
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Hethersett, Woodside Primary & Nursery School

Outstanding414 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Hunny Enterprises Ltd0.3 km
  • Hethersett Butchers0.0 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Janey's0.4 km
  • Kin0.5 km
  • Kin Cafe0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Sunrise Chinese Takeaway0.0 km
  • Tasty Bites0.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Hethersett Sports & Social Club0.5 km
  • Jubilee Youth Club0.4 km
  • Queens Head Public House0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wymondham5.6 km
  • Norwich9.4 km
  • Spooner Row9.5 km