Ferguson Way is in Attleborough and in Breckland district. NR17 2PT is located in the Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1987-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ferguson Way, Attleborough, NR17 2PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR17 2NW, NR17 2GY, NR17 2NU, NR17 2JY, NR17 2RJ, NR17 2NX, NR17 2NT, NR17 2FD, NR17 2NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR17 2PT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 49.6% | 49.6% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50.4% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 19.3% | 30.5% | 11.2% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.8% | 51% | -15.8% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 11.2% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 6.4% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 47.8% | 43.4% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 41.9% | 40.1% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 15.4% | 7.3% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 16.1% | 17.2% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 11.6% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 14% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 7.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 13.6% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 31.6% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 8.1% | 4.4% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.5% | 94.6% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 91.9% | 95.7% | 3.8% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 1.4% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 95.7% | 4.2% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 0.4% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 76.7% | 12.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ferguson Way was 34.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.0% lower than the All Saints & Wayland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ferguson Way has the 15th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in All Saints & Wayland and the 217th lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 120.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Ferguson Way, Attleborough, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-10-28 | £189,926 |
| 12 Ferguson Way, Attleborough, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2023-06-30 | £232,062 |
| 18 Ferguson Way, Attleborough, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-10-07 | £235,716 |
| 30 Ferguson Way, Attleborough, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-06-28 | £376,250 |
| 8 Ferguson Way, Attleborough, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £263,500 | 2022-06-10 | £271,812 |
NR17 2PT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NR17 2PT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attleborough Primary School Besthorpe Road , NR17 2NA | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosecroft Primary School London Road , NR17 1BE | 3out of 4 | 3,115 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wymondham College Prep School Golf Links Road , Morley NR18 9SZ | - not rated | 3,167 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Church of England Primary School Deopham Road , Morley St Botolph NR18 9TS | 3out of 4 | 3,938 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spooner Row Primary School Station Road , Spooner Row NR18 9JR | 3out of 4 | 4,153 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,071 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wymondham College Golf Links Road , Morley NR18 9SZ | 4out of 4 | 3,167 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Buckenham High School Abbey Road , Old Buckenham NR17 1RL | 3out of 4 | 4,909 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 | 4,726 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Attleborough Sports Hall EASTLAND CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 1,079 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 | 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 | 111.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.