Is NR9 5LR a safe place to live?

Yes, NR9 5LR is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 9 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of NR9 5LR?

The population for the NR9 5LR area is approximately 234 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Broadland, East of England

PORTERS LANE, NR9 5LR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTERS LANE, NR9 5LR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

234

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10

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6/10

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1/10

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9/10

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4/10

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7/10

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1/10

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8/10

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6/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NR9 5LR spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR9 5LR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Porters Lane, 0.3km from Lenwade in Lenwade. Administratively it sits within Great Witchingham ward and the Broadland constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for NR9 5LR are sourced from Output Area E00134781 (shared with 15 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 5LR. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%

Asian / British Asian2.1%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active

FT: 33%

Unemployed: 0%

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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.

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NR9 5LR has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4

Drugs1

school Local Schools

Great Witchingham Church of England Primary Academy

Good66 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

Johnsons Garage (Lenwade)0.6 km
Lenwade Shop0.3 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby

Bernard Matthews Foods Limited-Canteen0.6 km
Bernard Matthews Foods Ltd0.6 km
Queen Of Hearts0.8 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Lenwade Fish & Chip Shop0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Dereham Market Place12.3 km
Norwich16.6 km
Wymondham17.5 km