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Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe

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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe Population

7,974

Population density

339.4 per km²

Crime

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

British

7,255

90.98%

Other White

361

4.53%

Indian

0.59%

Other

0.51%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.44%

Total population: 7,974

Economics

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	52	£338,500	£250,000	£293,750	£385,000	£647,375
Flats	3	£130,000	£111,100	£119,500	£146,500	£159,700
Semi-Detached	31	£255,000	£144,500	£220,000	£280,500	£380,000
Terraced	30	£228,750	£111,400	£197,250	£254,875	£289,950

10 years median price trend in Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Housing

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