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About

Attleborough sits in the Breckland region, a landscape characterised by heathland, pine forests, and agricultural land. The town itself functions as a local service centre for surrounding villages, with a historic market tradition. Its position along the old Roman road known as the Peddars Way and the later A11 corridor has long defined it as a thoroughfare. The area's geography is generally flat, with sandy soil supporting forestry and crop cultivation.

A specific landmark is the Church of St Mary, a large medieval building with a separate, historic bell tower that stands notably apart from the main church. The town's layout reflects its growth from a linear settlement along the High Street. Surrounding farmland gives way to the distinctive Thetford Forest plantations, which dominate much of the local Breckland environment and provide a clear change in scenery from the town centre.

Area overview

On average Attleborough has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Attleborough is £49,517 per year. There are 2 schools in Attleborough: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Attleborough is home to around 10,591 people, with a population density of about 495.5 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Attleborough Population
10,591
Population density
495.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.89(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.95(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.72(-26%)
Public order
3.59(-31%)
Other theft
3.12(-44%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,490
89.6%
Other White
613
5.79%
Other
59
0.56%
Indian
57
0.54%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
52
0.49%
Total population: 10,592

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,990
22.68%
No qualifications
1,903
21.69%
Level 3 (A level)
1,594
18.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,413
16.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,031
11.75%
Total 16+ residents: 8,775

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,677
35.86%
Owns with a mortgage
1,419
30.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
786
16.81%
Other social rented
483
10.33%
Other forms of private rent
114
2.44%
Total households: 4,676

Property prices in Attleborough

Based on 186 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Attleborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £690,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Attleborough 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached78£320,000
Flats5£118,000
Semi-Detached57£247,500
Terraced46£208,500

10 years median price trend in Attleborough

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

All postcodes in Attleborough

NR172JP

Hargham Road

NR171QB

Bunns Bank

NR171YQ

Ellingham Road

NR172BF

Grapes Close

NR172JA

Leys Lane

NR171QN

Campion Way

NR171TW

Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft

NR171YJ

Blackthorn Road

NR171ZJ

Garnier Meadow

NR171ZQ

Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe

NR172AT

Station Road

NR172SA

Bowling Green Close

NR171NY

Franklin Way

NR171XL

Swangey Road

NR172JH

Rye Lane

NR171ST

Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe

NR171TS

Dove Close

NR172AN

Besthorpe Road

NR172AP

Thieves Lane

NR172JE

Granary Road

NR172QH

Jasmine Court

NR172RE

Yewtree Road

NR171BQ

London Road

NR171GY

Bunn's Bank Road

NR171QY

Laxton Close

NR171XU

Thyme Close

NR172AW

Surrogate Street

NR172BA

Cider Close

NR172BY

Cherry Row

NR172HS

Thorpe Drive

NR172LY

Plantation Close

NR172AE

Queens Square

NR172BL

Queens Road

NR171BJ

Meadowsweet Loke

NR172BZ

Prospect Avenue

NR172HJ

Dodds Close

NR171NR

Leys Lane

NR172DY

Cyprus Road

NR171QJ

Elizabeth Close

NR172JQ

Clover Road

NR172AG

Queens Road

NR172HA

Holly Road

NR171EZ

High View Drive

NR171YP

Bannister Close

NR171GS

Speckled Wood Close

NR171NF

Leys Lane

NR172HR

Thieves Lane

NR171QZ

Blenheim Drive

NR172AU

Royal Court

NR172PZ

Lavender Close

NR172EL

Edenside Drive

NR171BG

Hillsend Lane

NR171NE

Leys Lane

NR171NG

Buckenham Road

NR171QP

Honeysuckle Way

NR171AN

West Carr Road

NR171NZ

Lark Drive

NR171YE

Haverscroft Industrial Estate

NR172AB

Exchange Street

NR172DN

Empire Terrace

NR172DP

Chapel Road

NR172EN

Eden Lane

NR172HU

Pine Court

NR172PR

Iris Close

NR171AL

Fiddlers Green

NR171AP

Swangey Lane

NR171BB

Flowers Lane

NR171NA

Buckenham Road

NR171QF

Burgh Common

NR171YD

Barley Way

NR172DJ

London Road

NR172PE

Halford Place

NR172QA

Queens Court

NR171FG

Heisker Gardens

NR171FY

Halifax Close

NR171GF

Swift Close

NR171YF

Keeling Way

NR172AQ

Queens Road

NR172AX

The Old Orchard

NR172EJ

Connaught Plain

NR172EX

Cedar Drive

NR172QZ

Maurice Gaymer Road

NR172JL

Woodside Park

NR171AD

Crowshall Lane

NR171QD

Bunns Bank

NR171QQ

Snapdragon Close

NR172FF

Leigh Close

NR172HB

Larch Close

NR172HL

Meadow Way

NR171US

Raven Way

NR171AB

Carvers Lane

NR171NQ

Buckenham Road

NR172FA

Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe

NR172PJ

Springfields

NR172PP

Snowdrop Drive

NR172SB

Lomond Road

NR171AS

Fen Street

NR172EY

Cedar Drive

NR172JD

Ollands Road

NR172JJ

Ollands Road

Data Sources

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