Postcode report
NR16 1FQ Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About NR16 1FQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
NR16 1FQ is a postcode in Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross, South Norfolk, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NR16 1FQ, then scores the surrounding small area 56/100 - top 47% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NR16 1FQ are safety and health, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NR16 1FQ is based on South Norfolk 011 Census 2021. It covers 11,550 residents, 128 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 76% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 10% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near NR16 1FQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NR16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £210k from 51 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NR16 1FQ can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NR16 1FQ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NR16 1FQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NR16 1FQ
Is NR16 1FQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 56/100 (top 47% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NR16 1FQ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NR16 1FQ?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NR16 1FQ?
LocaleIQ matched NR16 1FQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NR16 1FQ?
The latest median sold price is £210k based on 51 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NR16 1FQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.