Silver Street is in Besthorpe, Attleborough and in Breckland district. NR17 2LD 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 Silver Street, Besthorpe, Attleborough, NR17 2LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR17 2LD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 46.4% | 47.2% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 53.6% | 52.8% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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% | 35.3% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 47.7% | -8.6% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 8.9% | 3.1% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 53% | 53.6% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 33% | 31.3% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 10.7% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 22.9% | 23.1% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 9.4% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 14% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 18.5% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 29.6% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.6% | 94.8% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.2% | 92.9% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 92.7% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 5.4% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silver Street was 33.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.6% lower than the All Saints & Wayland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Silver Street has the 19th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in All Saints & Wayland and the 208th lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Rookery Cottages Silver Street, Attleborough, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-05-29 | £390,931 |
| Ashcroft Silver Street, Attleborough, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £452,000 | 2022-01-14 | £473,225 |
| Watling Manor Silver Street, Attleborough, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2019-07-01 | £172,000 |
| 2 Rookery Cottages Silver Street, Attleborough, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2016-07-08 | £215,469 |
| 2 Rookery Cottages Silver Street, Attleborough, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2015-06-25 | £240,977 |
NR17 2LD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 2LD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 128 |
| Self-Employed | 61 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Other | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wymondham College Prep School Golf Links Road , Morley NR18 9SZ | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spooner Row Primary School Station Road , Spooner Row NR18 9JR | 3out of 4 | 1,906 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Church of England Primary School Deopham Road , Morley St Botolph NR18 9TS | 3out of 4 | 2,977 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Attleborough Primary School Besthorpe Road , NR17 2NA | 3out of 4 | 3,197 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosecroft Primary School London Road , NR17 1BE | 3out of 4 | 5,397 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wymondham College Golf Links Road , Morley NR18 9SZ | 4out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Attleborough Academy 9 Norwich Road , NR17 2AJ | 3out of 4 | 3,366 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Besthorpe Filling Station | 653 yd | |
| Route 11 Kitchen | A11 Northbound, Besthorpe | 653 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morley Village Hall Golf Links Road | 748 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 10.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 10.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 10.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 17.4% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 17.4% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 17.4% |
| Median download speed | 34.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 30.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 49.72 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 49.72 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.