Tantallon Drive is in Attleborough and in Breckland district. NR17 2SN is located in the Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 2003-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tantallon Drive, Attleborough, NR17 2SN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR17 2SP, NR17 2RW, NR17 2SD, NR17 2SJ, NR17 2NQ, NR17 2SL, NR17 2PS, NR17 2SB, NR17 2SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR17 2SN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 51.3% | 49.9% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 48.7% | 50.1% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NR17 2SN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.3% | 26% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 60.1% | 5.0% | 44.2% | 15.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 8.9% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.7%) 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 | 60.6% | 58.6% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 31.1% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 4.6% | 7.9% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 9.7% | 12.9% | 3.2% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 11.8% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.7% | 20.4% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.8% | 20.7% | 2.9% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.2% | 27.1% | -2.1% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.4% | 96.2% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 95.4% | 95.4% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 95.4% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 76.7% | 11.9% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.1% | 37.2% | 13.9% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tantallon Drive was 5.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.6% lower than the All Saints & Wayland average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tantallon Drive has the lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in All Saints & Wayland and the 14th lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Tantallon Drive, Attleborough, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-07-18 | £400,735 |
| 13 Tantallon Drive, Attleborough, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-12-20 | £370,096 |
| 7 Tantallon Drive, Attleborough, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-12-16 | £394,769 |
| 12 Tantallon Drive, Attleborough, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £322,000 | 2021-09-08 | £370,754 |
| 24 Tantallon Drive, Attleborough, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-05-28 | £391,232 |
NR17 2SN 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 | 123 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Education | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attleborough Primary School Besthorpe Road , NR17 2NA | 3out of 4 | 409 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosecroft Primary School London Road , NR17 1BE | 3out of 4 | 2,609 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wymondham College Prep School Golf Links Road , Morley NR18 9SZ | - not rated | 3,696 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Ellingham Primary School Hingham Road , Great Ellingham NR17 1HX | 3out of 4 | 4,404 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Buckenham Primary School and Nursery Abbey Road , Old Buckenham NR17 1RH | 3out of 4 | 4,418 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 605 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wymondham College Golf Links Road , Morley NR18 9SZ | 4out of 4 | 3,696 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Buckenham High School Abbey Road , Old Buckenham NR17 1RL | 3out of 4 | 4,574 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 | 4,392 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Garden Restaurant | Point House Besthorpe Road | 668 yd | |
| Attleborough Day Care Centre | Memorial Hall, St Marys Church Church Street | 827 yd | |
| London Tavern | London Tavern Church Street | 832 yd | |
| Attleborough Community Hub | Ncc Attleborough Day Services Station Road | 874 yd | |
| Mrs Beans Bistro | Unit 1, Defiant Precinct Church Street | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attleborough Football Club | Attleborough Football Club Station Road | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woody's Fish Bar | Woody Fish Bar Church Street | 832 yd | |
| Tom's Fish Bar | Toms Fish Bar, 4 Queens Road | 1,023 yd | |
| Attleborough Kebab House | Attleborough Kebab House, 23A Exchange Street | 1,085 yd | |
| Jade Garden | Jade Garden, 23 Exchange Street | 1,089 yd | |
| Adems Fried Chicken | 2B Exchange Street | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Stop Grocery & Newsagent | Quick Stop Newsagent Church Street | 832 yd | |
| Lidl Limited | Lidl Uk Gmbh Queens Road | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Attleborough Sports Hall EASTLAND CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 659 yd |
| Attleborough Recreation Ground STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Attleborough Academy ATTLEBOROUGH SPORTS HALL ATTLEBOROUGH SPORTS HALL QUEENS SQUARE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 856 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 | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| 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 | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 205.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 36.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 220 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.