Postcode report
Is NR18 9AU a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About NR18 9AU: area rating, property, schools and local change
NR18 9AU is a postcode in Wicklewood, South Norfolk, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NR18 9AU, then scores the surrounding small area 55/100 - bottom 50% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NR18 9AU are health and jobs, 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 NR18 9AU is based on South Norfolk 007 Census 2021. It covers 12,812 residents, 372 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 73% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 12% 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 NR18 9AU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NR18 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £293k from 71 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NR18 9AU can compare 3 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 NR18 9AU by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous 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 NR18 9AU; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about NR18 9AU
Is NR18 9AU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 55/100 (bottom 50% 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 NR18 9AU?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NR18 9AU?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NR18 9AU?
LocaleIQ matched NR18 9AU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NR18 9AU?
The latest median sold price is £293k based on 71 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NR18 9AU?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.