Silver Street is in Besthorpe, Attleborough and in Breckland district. NR17 2NY 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 2NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR17 2NL, NR17 2NN, NR17 2NS, NR17 2NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR17 2NY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.5% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.5% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 29.2% | 29% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 51% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8% | 11.6% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.1% | 45.6% | -9.5% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 43.5% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 9.9% |
| Fair health | 7% | 8.6% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 2NY this area, 9.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.6% | 9.6% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 9.1% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 18.4% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 10.5% | 7.2% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 21.9% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 28.7% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 5% | 1.8% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 96.4% | 97.1% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 96.9% | 92.5% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 5.4% | 4.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 92.5% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silver Street was 14.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.0% lower than the All Saints & Wayland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Silver Street has the 10th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in All Saints & Wayland and the 68th lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Cottage Silver Street, Attleborough, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-11-24 | £304,176 |
| Oaklands Silver Street, Attleborough, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £693,500 | 2023-10-27 | £722,212 |
| 2 Silver Street, Attleborough, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2023-07-17 | £243,611 |
| Allotment Cottage Silver Street, Attleborough, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2023-03-09 | £210,071 |
| 4 Silver Street, Attleborough, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-09-08 | £357,919 |
NR17 2NY 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 | 152 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attleborough Primary School Besthorpe Road , NR17 2NA | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosecroft Primary School London Road , NR17 1BE | 3out of 4 | 3,182 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wymondham College Prep School Golf Links Road , Morley NR18 9SZ | - not rated | 3,254 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spooner Row Primary School Station Road , Spooner Row NR18 9JR | 3out of 4 | 4,017 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Church of England Primary School Deopham Road , Morley St Botolph NR18 9TS | 3out of 4 | 4,164 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,210 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wymondham College Golf Links Road , Morley NR18 9SZ | 4out of 4 | 3,254 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Buckenham High School Abbey Road , Old Buckenham NR17 1RL | 3out of 4 | 4,588 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,406 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.