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Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe

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About

Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe is a ward in the Breckland district of Norfolk, covering the eastern part of Attleborough and the nearby village of Besthorpe. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing developments and older properties. Attleborough has seen significant growth in recent years, with new infrastructure and amenities to support its expanding population. Besthorpe, a smaller settlement, retains a more rural character with open farmland and a quieter pace of life.

The ward benefits from good transport links, including the A11 road and Attleborough railway station, providing connections to Norwich and Cambridge. Local facilities include schools, shops, and healthcare services, catering to the needs of residents. The surrounding countryside offers walking and cycling routes, with the River Thet flowing near Besthorpe. The ward combines urban convenience with access to Norfolk’s rural landscapes.

Area overview

On average Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45 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 of residents in Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe is £45,492 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).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 122 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 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
Detached56£333,500
Flats5£130,000
Semi-Detached34£252,500
Terraced27£215,000

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

NR171GJ

Brimstone Close

NR171QL

Bryony Way

NR171XY

Gentian Way

NR172SG

Tummel Way

NR171RQ

Cornflower Way

NR171TA

Bracken Drive

NR172AF

Church Street

NR172LR

Bunwell Road

NR172PT

Ferguson Way

NR172EA

St Edmund Close

NR171YG

Deopham Road

NR172SE

Etive Close

NR171RA

Attleborough

NR171FF

Lancaster Road

NR171QR

Blackthorn Road

NR172AJ

Blackthorn Road

NR172BU

London Road

NR172DG

The Coppice

NR172DZ

Estcourt Road

NR172FD

Mill Lane

NR172LW

Besthorpe Carr

NR172QP

Ash Tree Close

NR172SF

Kishorn Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.