Postcode report
NR9 5BQ Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About NR9 5BQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
NR9 5BQ is a postcode in Great Witchingham, Broadland, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NR9 5BQ, then scores the surrounding small area 58/100 - top 42% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NR9 5BQ 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 NR9 5BQ is based on Breckland 001 Census 2021. It covers 7,483 residents, 70 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 49, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 73% owner-occupied, 17% 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 NR9 5BQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NR9 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £382k from 46 rolling sales, down 2.7% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NR9 5BQ 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 NR9 5BQ 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 NR9 5BQ 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 NR9 5BQ
Is NR9 5BQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 58/100 (top 42% 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 NR9 5BQ?
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 NR9 5BQ?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NR9 5BQ?
LocaleIQ matched NR9 5BQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NR9 5BQ?
The latest median sold price is £382k based on 46 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NR9 5BQ?
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.