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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

NR172EH

High Street

NR172NR

Knevet Close

NR172RB

Eastland Close

NR172XG

Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe

NR171GG

Thrush Road

NR171GL

Finch Road

NR172EF

Cyprus Road

NR172NX

Mortimer Close

NR172QJ

Foxglove Road

NR171GE

Spitfire Close

NR171GH

Red Admiral Way

NR171GP

Sparrow Close

NR171GR

Nuthatch Way

NR171TD

Willow Court

NR172FP

Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe

NR172RL

Kingfisher Road

NR172SD

Sunart Close

NR172YU

Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe

NR171GX

Hurricane Close

NR172FY

Linnet Drive

NR172JX

Norwich Road

NR172SL

Cawdor Close

NR171XS

Burdock Way

NR171AE

Ellingham Road

NR171BE

London Road

NR172DF

London Road

NR172DR

Chapel Road

NR171GQ

Wellington Road

NR172LL

Bunwell Road

NR172RF

Orchard Close

NR172DD

London Road

NR172NT

Bickley Close

NR172QG

Melbourne Mews

NR171EY

Westfields

NR171GT

Goldfinch Drive

NR171YL

Warrens Lane

NR172FG

Eldon Court

NR172JN

Rosecroft

NR172LQ

Silver Street

NR171AF

Hill Common

NR171XP

Speedwell Close

NR172PB

Whitehouse Lane

NR172PN

Primrose Close

NR172QB

The Southacre

NR171AW

Long Street

NR171HA

Swangey Lane

NR172DU

Chapel Road

NR172JW

Chapel Road

NR172LH

School Lane

NR172AH

Church Street

NR172RJ

Kenan Drive

NR172RQ

Hammond Way

NR172SJ

Varrick Way

NR171GA

West Carr Road

NR171GD

Symphony Gardens

NR171QW

Alexandra Way

NR172HT

Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe

NR172NQ

Besthorpe Road

NR171SP

Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe

NR172PS

Richmond Park

NR171YH

Ellingham Road

NR172AZ

Queen's Square

NR172DQ

Sheppard Way

NR171AA

West Carr Road

NR172FR

Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe

NR172PL

Violet Close

NR171XX

Teasel Road

NR171XZ

Mallow Close

NR172FB

The Drift

NR172LF

Silver Street

NR172SH

Morar Drive

NR171FD

Phoenix Way

NR171GN

Peacock Way

NR172DT

Lushers Meadow

NR172EQ

Queens Close

NR172FE

Cyprus Farm Loke

NR172LD

Silver Street

NR172NS

Atling Way

NR172RD

Yewtree Road

NR172FX

Curlew Close

NR172LA

Norwich Road

NR171WZ

Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe

NR171XT

Celandine Road

NR172GA

Queens Road

NR171YY

Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe

NR172DA

White Horse Lane

NR172DL

St Edmunds Gate

NR172GY

Briar Gardens

NR171FR

Lancaster Road

NR171GU

Tortoiseshell Drive

NR172EB

Whitworth Avenue

NR172ED

St Marys Close

NR172XF

High Street

NR171QG

Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe

NR172DS

Chapel Road

NR172FU

Kestrel Road

NR171FZ

Mustang Way

NR172LZ

Besthorpe Road

NR172PG

Atling Close

NR171AJ

Deopham Road

Data Sources

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