High Street is in Attleborough and in Breckland district. NR17 2AA is located in the Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Street, Attleborough, NR17 2AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR17 2EH, NR17 2EJ, NR17 2BS, NR17 2FB, NR17 2JU, NR17 2EN, NR17 2AB, NR17 2HS, NR17 2ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR17 2AA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 50.6% | 48.2% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 51.8% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NR17 2AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38% | 42.9% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.3% | 34.4% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 4.6% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 13.1% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 50.3% | 43.3% | -7.0% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 33% | 39.1% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 13% | 12.7% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
In the area around NR17 2AA this area, 30.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.1% | 30.2% | 9.1% | 18.2% | 12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 14.7% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 15.5% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 13.2% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 22.5% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 10.9% | 0.4% | -10.5% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 0.3% | -3.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 88.2% | 90.9% | 2.7% | 81.4% | 9.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 83.3% 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 | 78.5% | 83.3% | 4.8% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| European Union | 12.7% | 13.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 2.3% | -3.8% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.5% | 82.8% | 4.3% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 7.8% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 6.2% | -2.0% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 2.3% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 1% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Lithuania | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 247.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 391.6% higher than the Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft and the 13th highest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 111.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 The Old Post Office High Street, Attleborough, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-09-27 | £93,151 |
| The Old Post Office High Street, Attleborough, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2019-04-12 | £268,226 |
| Flat 1 The Old Post Office High Street, Attleborough, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2017-02-22 | £148,555 |
NR17 2AA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NR17 2AA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attleborough Primary School Besthorpe Road , NR17 2NA | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosecroft Primary School London Road , NR17 1BE | 3out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Ellingham Primary School Hingham Road , Great Ellingham NR17 1HX | 3out of 4 | 3,762 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Buckenham Primary School and Nursery Abbey Road , Old Buckenham NR17 1RH | 3out of 4 | 4,332 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wymondham College Prep School Golf Links Road , Morley NR18 9SZ | - not rated | 4,812 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attleborough Academy 9 Norwich Road , NR17 2AJ | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Buckenham High School Abbey Road , Old Buckenham NR17 1RL | 3out of 4 | 4,534 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wymondham College Golf Links Road , Morley NR18 9SZ | 4out of 4 | 4,812 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Green School Attleborough Road , NR17 1RF | 3out of 4 | 4,361 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tea Retreat | Connaught Plain | 91 yd | |
| Cafè Grey | 2c The Drift | 119 yd | |
| Nour cafe and patisserie | 2C Exchange Street | 125 yd | |
| Goldstar | 11 Exchange Street, Attleborough | 127 yd | |
| The Cock Inn | The Cock Inn High Street | 165 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attleborough Snooker Centre | Attleborough Snooker Centre, A London Road | 328 yd | |
| Attleborough Football Club | Attleborough Football Club Station Road | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ming's Chinese Takeaway | Mings Take Away High Street | 24 yd | |
| Jade Garden | Jade Garden, 23 Exchange Street | 136 yd | |
| Adems Fried Chicken | 2B Exchange Street | 138 yd | |
| Attleborough Kebab House | Attleborough Kebab House, 23A Exchange Street | 140 yd | |
| Sea Star Fish Bar | 22 London Road | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Plc High Street | 24 yd | |
| Subway | Londis High Street | 55 yd | |
| One Stop | Londis High Street | 55 yd | |
| Lidl Limited | Lidl Uk Gmbh Queens Road | 306 yd | |
| Quick Stop Grocery & Newsagent | Quick Stop Newsagent Church Street | 410 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Attleborough Academy ATTLEBOROUGH SPORTS HALL ATTLEBOROUGH SPORTS HALL QUEENS SQUARE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 472 yd |
| Attleborough Sports Hall EASTLAND CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 665 yd |
| Attleborough Recreation Ground STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Vinnie'S Gym & Exercise Centre Ltd (Closed) 31-33 31-33 MAURICE GAYMER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 776 yd |
| Gaymers Meadow MAURICE GAYMER ROAD | grass pitches | 912 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.