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Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe

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About

Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe ward encompasses a largely residential area on the eastern side of the town of Attleborough, extending into the adjacent parish of Besthorpe. The ward is characterised by modern housing developments and established suburban streets, serving as a key commuter base with good transport links via the A11 road. The landscape transitions towards more open, agricultural land as it reaches the rural settlement of Besthorpe.

The Besthorpe parish section includes areas of working arable land and the Besthorpe Nature Reserve, created from former gravel workings. This reserve, managed by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust, features lakes, reedbeds, and meadows that attract a variety of birdlife. The ward's community facilities are centred along Queens Road and within the newer housing estates, providing local services for residents within this part of Breckland district.

Area overview

On average Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe is £50,415 per year. There are 3 schools in Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe is home to around 7,974 people, with a population density of about 339.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe Population
7,974
Population density
339.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.11(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.02(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.77(-26%)
Public order
4.39(-16%)
Shoplifting
3.76(-47%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,255
90.98%
Other White
361
4.53%
Indian
47
0.59%
Other
41
0.51%
White and Asian (mixed)
35
0.44%
Total population: 7,974

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,596
24.59%
No qualifications
1,290
19.88%
Level 3 (A level)
1,199
18.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,062
16.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
736
11.34%
Total 16+ residents: 6,490

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,179
34.77%
Owns with a mortgage
1,166
34.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
477
14.07%
Other social rented
353
10.41%
Social rents from council
77
2.27%
Total households: 3,391

Property prices in Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £276,500 in Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £865,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached52£338,500
Flats3£130,000
Semi-Detached31£255,000
Terraced30£228,750

10 years median price trend in Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe.

All postcodes in Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe

NR172LG

Slutshole Lane

NR172LJ

Bunwell Road

NR171YQ

Ellingham Road

NR172BF

Grapes Close

NR171QN

Campion Way

NR171YJ

Blackthorn Road

NR171ZJ

Garnier Meadow

NR171ZQ

Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe

NR172PF

Norwich Road

NR172SA

Bowling Green Close

NR171XL

Swangey Road

NR171ST

Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe

NR172LP

Besthorpe Carr

NR172QH

Jasmine Court

NR172RE

Yewtree Road

NR172SQ

Appletree Close

NR171XU

Thyme Close

NR172BY

Cherry Row

NR172LE

Silver Street

NR172RW

Swallowtail Close

NR172BL

Queens Road

NR171BJ

Meadowsweet Loke

NR172BZ

Prospect Avenue

NR172DY

Cyprus Road

NR171QJ

Elizabeth Close

NR172AG

Queens Road

NR172LN

Bunwell Road

NR172NJ

Besthorpe Road

NR172NL

Mill Lane

NR172NW

Mill Lane

NR172NY

Silver Street

NR171EZ

High View Drive

NR171YP

Bannister Close

NR171GS

Speckled Wood Close

NR172AU

Royal Court

NR172PZ

Lavender Close

NR172NZ

Bunwell Road

NR171BG

Hillsend Lane

NR172NA

Besthorpe Road

NR171QP

Honeysuckle Way

NR171AN

West Carr Road

NR172AB

Exchange Street

NR172DN

Empire Terrace

NR172DP

Chapel Road

NR172PR

Iris Close

NR171AL

Fiddlers Green

NR171AP

Swangey Lane

NR172DJ

London Road

NR172QA

Queens Court

NR171FG

Heisker Gardens

NR171FY

Halifax Close

NR171GF

Swift Close

NR172FZ

The Pastures

NR172NN

Mill Lane

NR172AQ

Queens Road

NR172AX

The Old Orchard

NR172EJ

Connaught Plain

NR172LB

Norwich Road

NR172LU

Appletree Close

NR172LS

Slutshole Lane

NR172PU

Carr Lane

NR171AD

Crowshall Lane

NR171QQ

Snapdragon Close

NR172FF

Leigh Close

NR171AB

Carvers Lane

NR172FA

Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe

NR172JY

Norwich Road

NR172PJ

Springfields

NR172PP

Snowdrop Drive

NR172SB

Lomond Road

NR171AS

Fen Street

NR172FL

Elm Drive

NR172FQ

Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe

NR172DB

Thurston Villas

NR172FN

Dingle Drive

NR172PH

Bluebell Close

NR172QW

Fishermens Court

NR172RG

Bayfield

NR172SN

Tantallon Drive

NR171FS

Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe

NR171TB

Hazel Road

NR172DH

Watling Road

NR172FT

Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe

NR172PY

The Coppice

NR172EE

Wayland Close

NR172JZ

Morley Road

NR172NU

Plasset Drive

NR172PA

Springfields

NR172RA

Plumstead Drive

NR172PX

Heather Close

NR171HB

Wildflower Gardens

NR171QS

Bilberry Close

NR171WU

High Street

NR172AY

Millers Square

NR172DX

Short Road

NR172PW

Tulip Close

NR171YW

Alexandra Way

NR172SP

Balmoral Close

NR171AR

Fen Street

NR171GW

Tortoiseshell Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.