Buckenham Road, Attleborough, NR17 1NB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR17 1NB has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.8%	49%	1.2%	51.0%	-2.0%
Male	52.2%	51%	-1.2%	49.0%	2.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	30%	31.6%	1.6%	37.9%	-6.3%
Married: Opposite sex	51.7%	51%	-0.7%	44.2%	6.8%
Married: Same sex	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	3.1%	3%	-0.1%	2.2%	0.8%
Divorced	11%	10.7%	-0.3%	9.1%	1.6%
Widowed	3.8%	3.6%	-0.2%	6.1%	-2.5%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	50.8%	44.6%	-6.2%	48.4%	-3.8%
Good health	32.7%	39.7%	7.0%	33.6%	6.1%
Fair health	13.8%	11.4%	-2.4%	12.7%	-1.3%
Bad health	2.4%	3.3%	0.9%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18.3%	15.4%	-2.9%	18.2%	-2.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.9%	9.8%	-6.1%	9.6%	0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20%	16%	-4.0%	13.4%	2.6%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	8%	3.2%	5.3%	2.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.4%	25.4%	12.0%	16.9%	8.5%
Degree or Similar	22.4%	23.1%	0.7%	33.8%	-10.7%
Other	5.2%	2.4%	-2.8%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0%	1%	1.0%	3.1%	-2.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.5%	-2.0%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	0.8%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	2.2%	0.5%	-1.7%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	95.7%	94.7%	-1.0%	81.4%	13.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.1%	-0.1%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Other	0.5%	1%	0.5%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.8%	88.9%	-4.9%	83.2%	5.7%
European Union	3.5%	7.3%	3.8%	6.1%	1.2%
Rest of Europe	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.5%	0.8%	0.3%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1%	1.0%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.5%
Oceania	0.5%	1%	0.5%	0.3%	0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.2%	89.1%	-4.1%	83.2%	5.9%
10+ Years	0%	6.8%	6.8%	9.8%	-3.0%
5-10 Years	0.5%	1.5%	1.0%	2.9%	-1.4%
2-5 Years	1.6%	1.5%	-0.1%	2.2%	-0.7%
Less than 2 years	4.6%	1%	-3.6%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.8%	76.7%	3.1%
Portugal	1.8%	0.5%	1.3%
Lithuania	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Poland	1.5%	1.3%	0.2%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	2.5%	1.5%	1.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Oceania	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
No passport held	12.4%	13.5%	-1.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.7%	37.2%	7.5%
Christian	49.5%	46.2%	3.3%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	1.5%	6.5%	-5.0%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.8%	6.0%	-2.2%

Safety

Is Buckenham Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buckenham Road was 131.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 120.2% higher than the Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Buckenham Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft and the 39th highest crime rate of 444 local areas in Breckland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,900

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in NR17 1NB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Buckenham Road are based on 62 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Breckland.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Buckenham Road, Attleborough, NR17 1NB

Estimated Average Property Prices for NR17 1NB

Average Price
£364,349

Semi-Detached
£269,455

Terraced
£308,389

Detached
£449,509

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Buckenham Road

Average Price
£372,524

Semi-Detached
£299,231

Terraced
£319,540

Detached
£403,003

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£672,254

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Buckenham Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Buckenham Road, Attleborough, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2025-12-12	£315,556
Elmsdene Buckenham Road, Attleborough, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2024-08-09	£251,713
20 Buckenham Road, Attleborough, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2013-04-25	£371,754
8 Buckenham Road, Attleborough, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building	£180,000	2012-09-28	£316,354
10 Buckenham Road, Attleborough, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£172,000	2012-02-28	£310,851

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NR17 1NB

Employment

NR17 1NB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	128
Retired	76
Self-Employed	39
Part-Time Employee	37
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Student (economically inactive)	13
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	9
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Manufacturing	29
Human health and social work activities	27
Construction	25
Education	22
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Financial and insurance activities	10
Other	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Transport and storage	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Information and communication	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Attleborough Primary School Besthorpe Road , NR17 2NA	- not rated	1,100 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Attleborough Primary School Besthorpe Road , NR17 2NA	- not rated	1,100 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rosecroft Primary School London Road , NR17 1BE	- not rated	2,129 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rosecroft Primary School London Road , NR17 1BE	2out of 4	2,129 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Old Buckenham Community Primary School Abbey Road , Old Buckenham NR17 1RH	- not rated	3,193 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Attleborough High School 9 Norwich Road , NR17 2AJ	- not rated	1,265 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Attleborough Academy 9 Norwich Road , NR17 2AJ	3out of 4	1,265 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Old Buckenham High School Abbey Road , Old Buckenham NR17 1RL	3out of 4	3,370 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Old Buckenham High School Abbey Road , Old Buckenham NR17 1RL	- not rated	3,370 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wymondham College Golf Links Road , Morley NR18 9SZ	4out of 4	4,808 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ellingham Hospital School Ellingham Road , NR17 1AE	- not rated	3,147 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chapel Green School Attleborough Road , NR17 1RF	- not rated	3,190 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Lukes School Ellingham Road , NR17 1AE	- not rated	3,224 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Banham Poultry Canteen	Banham Poultry Ltd Station Road	419 yd
Attleborough Community Hub	Ncc Attleborough Day Services Station Road	513 yd
Royal Garden Restaurant	Point House Besthorpe Road	1,084 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Attleborough Football Club	Attleborough Football Club Station Road		660 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Gaymers Meadow MAURICE GAYMER ROAD	grass pitches	351 yd
Vinnie'S Gym & Exercise Centre Ltd (Closed) 31-33 31-33 MAURICE GAYMER ROAD	health and fitness suite	614 yd
Attleborough Recreation Ground STATION ROAD	grass pitches	714 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	91.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	91.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	91.7%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	56.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.