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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 47 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
47
Deprivation level
5/10
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
28.23(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.18(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.63(-27%)
Public order
4.34(-15%)
Other theft
3.12(-43%)
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 £70,000 up to £1,331,555.

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
Flats7£130,000
Detached81£315,000
Semi-Detached56£240,000
Terraced42£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

NR171FY

Halifax Close

NR172JB

Leys Lane

NR171BH

Fowlers Lane

NR171TD

Willow Court

NR172JS

Croft Green

NR172QW

Fishermens Court

NR172JL

Woodside Park

NR171QB

Bunns Bank

NR172EY

Cedar Drive

NR171GG

Thrush Road

NR171TB

Hazel Road

NR172PR

Iris Close

NR172HA

Holly Road

NR172DD

London Road

NR171QQ

Snapdragon Close

NR172AP

Thieves Lane

NR172QA

Queens Court

NR172DN

Empire Terrace

NR171YY

Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe

NR172DH

Watling Road

NR172SF

Kishorn Way

NR171TY

Redwing Road

NR171AY

London Road

NR171QW

Alexandra Way

NR171XT

Celandine Road

NR171YQ

Ellingham Road

NR171ST

Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe

NR171FA

Harebell Road

NR172PE

Halford Place

NR171RQ

Cornflower Way

NR171FZ

Mustang Way

NR172DQ

Sheppard Way

NR172QJ

Foxglove Road

NR172HU

Pine Court

NR172SG

Tummel Way

NR172BQ

New North Road

NR172AD

Griffin Lane

NR172HB

Larch Close

NR172BD

Mansfield Villas

NR171YW

Alexandra Way

NR172ER

Hargham Road

NR171QZ

Blenheim Drive

NR172RQ

Hammond Way

NR171AA

West Carr Road

NR172DL

St Edmunds Gate

NR172DU

Chapel Road

NR171AF

Hill Common

NR172XF

High Street

NR172DG

Woods End

NR172QP

Ash Tree Close

NR172RE

Yewtree Road

NR171WU

High Street

NR171NF

Leys Lane

NR172AB

Exchange Street

NR171GJ

Brimstone Close

NR172HQ

Hargham Road

NR172DP

Chapel Road

NR172DT

Lushers Meadow

NR172JD

Ollands Road

NR171GD

Symphony Gardens

NR171GF

Swift Close

NR172AZ

Queen's Square

NR171QR

Sorrel Drive

NR171AS

Fen Street

NR171FF

Waller Drive

NR172DE

London Road

NR171XL

Swangey Road

NR171TW

Robin Close

NR172HX

Leys Lane

NR172PJ

Springfields

NR172JQ

Clover Road

NR171GT

Goldfinch Drive

NR171QY

Laxton Close

NR171BJ

Meadowsweet Loke

NR171ZN

Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft

NR172AU

Royal Court

NR172EB

Whitworth Avenue

NR171QN

Campion Way

NR172BH

New North Road

NR171QJ

Elizabeth Close

NR171NR

Leys Lane

NR172AR

Thieves Lane

NR171AP

Swangey Lane

NR172AS

Station Road

NR172BZ

Prospect Avenue

NR171SP

Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe

NR172RB

Eastland Close

NR172HS

Thorpe Drive

NR171QP

Honeysuckle Way

NR172LT

Oaklands Close

NR171NZ

Lark Drive

NR172DJ

London Road

NR172BS

High Street

NR172DF

London Road

NR172RR

Constable Close

NR171FD

Phoenix Way

NR171BE

London Road

NR172BX

London Road

NR172RA

Plumstead Drive

NR171AE

Ellingham Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.