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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

NR172NB

Thieves Lane

NR171QX

Russet Close

NR172DB

Thurston Villas

NR172HX

Leys Lane

NR171ZH

Woodpecker Road

NR172HN

Cedar Drive

NR172PH

Bluebell Close

NR172QW

Fishermens Court

NR172RG

Bayfield

NR171FS

Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe

NR171TB

Hazel Road

NR172DH

Watling Road

NR172JU

Shrub Close

NR172LT

Oaklands Close

NR172PY

The Coppice

NR172HE

Fairfield Drive

NR172JF

Halford Road

NR171YB

New Road

NR172EE

Wayland Close

NR172JZ

Morley Road

NR172PA

Springfields

NR172RA

Plumstead Drive

NR172PX

Heather Close

NR171HB

Wildflower Gardens

NR171QS

Bilberry Close

NR171WU

High Street

NR172AY

Millers Square

NR172BE

Firwood Villas

NR172DX

Short Road

NR172PW

Tulip Close

NR171YA

New Road

NR171YW

Alexandra Way

NR172HW

Dorset Close

NR171AR

Fen Street

NR171GW

Tortoiseshell Drive

NR172EH

High Street

NR172RB

Eastland Close

NR172XG

Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe

NR171GG

Thrush Road

NR171GL

Finch Road

NR171QH

Wymbur Drive

NR172EF

Cyprus Road

NR172FH

Chestnut Drive

NR172QJ

Foxglove Road

NR171GE

Spitfire Close

NR171GH

Red Admiral Way

NR171GP

Sparrow Close

NR171GR

Nuthatch Way

NR171TD

Willow Court

NR172BT

High Street

NR172HQ

Hargham Road

NR172YU

Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe

NR171GX

Hurricane Close

NR171NH

Foundry Corner

NR172AS

Station Road

NR172ES

Hargham Road

NR172HG

Hargham Road

NR172BQ

New North Road

NR172JG

Ollands Road

NR172JX

Norwich Road

NR172RX

Shannons Close

NR172SL

Cawdor Close

NR171XS

Burdock Way

NR171AE

Ellingham Road

NR171BE

London Road

NR171FU

Cherry Close

NR172DF

London Road

NR172DR

Chapel Road

NR172JR

Poplar Way

NR172JS

Croft Green

NR171BD

Poplar Road

NR171GQ

Wellington Road

NR172BH

New North Road

NR172HF

Birch Drive

NR172HY

Halford Close

NR172RF

Orchard Close

NR171SU

Gaskin Way

NR172DD

London Road

NR172ET

Beech Avenue

NR172QG

Melbourne Mews

NR171BA

Hargham Road

NR171EY

Westfields

NR171GT

Goldfinch Drive

NR171SX

Bellibone Gardens

NR171YL

Warrens Lane

NR172JN

Rosecroft

NR171AF

Hill Common

NR171BH

Fowlers Lane

NR171XP

Speedwell Close

NR171ZA

Victory Park

NR172GT

Circlet Place

NR172PN

Primrose Close

NR172QB

The Southacre

NR171AW

Long Street

NR171HA

Swangey Lane

NR171UT

Wren Walk

NR172DU

Chapel Road

NR172JW

Chapel Road

NR172QE

Church Street

NR171FA

Harebell Road

Data Sources

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