Postcode report
Is NR6 7PZ a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About NR6 7PZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
NR6 7PZ is a postcode in Old Catton and Sprowston West, Broadland, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NR6 7PZ, then scores the surrounding small area 59/100 - top 41% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NR6 7PZ are housing and health, while schools and education 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 NR6 7PZ is based on Broadland 012 Census 2021. It covers 5,350 residents, 1,693 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 75% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 14% 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 7/10.
For property prices near NR6 7PZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NR6 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £261k from 124 rolling sales, up 7.7% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NR6 7PZ can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 12 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NR6 7PZ 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 NR6 7PZ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 7 street-disruption records 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 NR6 7PZ
Is NR6 7PZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 59/100 (top 41% 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 NR6 7PZ?
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 NR6 7PZ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near NR6 7PZ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for NR6 7PZ?
LocaleIQ matched NR6 7PZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NR6 7PZ?
The latest median sold price is £261k based on 124 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NR6 7PZ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 7 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.