Postcode report
Is NR16 2QL a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About NR16 2QL: area rating, property, schools and local change
NR16 2QL is a postcode in The Buckenhams & Banham, Breckland, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NR16 2QL, then scores the surrounding small area 63/100 - top 33% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NR16 2QL are health and local prosperity, 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 2QL is based on Breckland 014 Census 2021. It covers 7,081 residents, 51 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 50, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 73% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 9% 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 6/10.
For property prices near NR16 2QL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NR16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £210k from 68 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NR16 2QL can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 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 2QL 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.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near NR16 2QL; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about NR16 2QL
Is NR16 2QL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 63/100 (top 33% 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 2QL?
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 2QL?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NR16 2QL?
LocaleIQ matched NR16 2QL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NR16 2QL?
The latest median sold price is £210k based on 68 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NR16 2QL?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.