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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

NR171TY

Redwing Road

NR172AH

Church Street

NR172HD

Fairfield Drive

NR172RH

Dodds Lane

NR172BN

Connaught Road

NR172BX

London Road

NR172HH

Dodds Road

NR172JB

Leys Lane

NR172RQ

Hammond Way

NR171GA

West Carr Road

NR171GD

Symphony Gardens

NR171QT

Ellison Close

NR171QW

Alexandra Way

NR172HT

Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe

NR172ND

Arlington Gardens

NR171SP

Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe

NR171YH

Ellingham Road

NR171YN

New Road

NR171ZL

Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft

NR172AZ

Queen's Square

NR172DQ

Sheppard Way

NR171AA

West Carr Road

NR172BG

New North Road

NR172BP

Connaught Road

NR172HP

Kent Close

NR172PD

White House Lane

NR172PL

Violet Close

NR171ND

Slough Lane

NR171XX

Teasel Road

NR171XZ

Mallow Close

NR172EU

Sycamore Close

NR172FB

The Drift

NR172SH

Morar Drive

NR171FD

Phoenix Way

NR171GN

Peacock Way

NR172DT

Lushers Meadow

NR172EQ

Queens Close

NR172FE

Cyprus Farm Loke

NR172RD

Yewtree Road

NR172BS

High Street

NR172JT

Woodside Court

NR171TQ

Starling Road

NR171WZ

Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe

NR171XT

Celandine Road

NR172GA

Queens Road

NR171YY

Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe

NR172AR

Thieves Lane

NR172DA

White Horse Lane

NR172DL

St Edmunds Gate

NR171FR

Lancaster Road

NR171GU

Tortoiseshell Drive

NR172EB

Whitworth Avenue

NR172ED

St Marys Close

NR172EG

Suva Close

NR172EP

Eden Close

NR172XF

High Street

NR171QU

Worcester Way

NR172DS

Chapel Road

NR171FL

Bushel Way

NR171FZ

Mustang Way

NR171AJ

Deopham Road

NR172EW

Paddock Gardens

NR171GJ

Brimstone Close

NR171QL

Bryony Way

NR171XY

Gentian Way

NR172BD

Mansfield Villas

NR172BJ

New North Road

NR172BW

Connaught Road

NR172SG

Tummel Way

NR171FN

Fallow Way

NR171RQ

Cornflower Way

NR171TA

Bracken Drive

NR171NB

Buckenham Road

NR172AF

Queens Square

NR172BB

The Oaks

NR172ER

Hargham Road

NR172LX

Woodside Close

NR171AY

London Road

NR171FJ

Harvest Road

NR171YG

Deopham Road

NR172DE

London Road

NR172EA

St Edmund Close

NR172NP

Station Road

NR172RR

Constable Close

NR172AD

Griffin Lane

NR172DW

London Road

NR172DZ

Estcourt Road

NR172GB

Saddler Close

NR172QD

Cider Close

NR172QP

Ash Tree Close

NR172SF

Kishorn Way

NR171AZ

Hargham Road

NR171FF

Waller Drive

NR171QR

Sorrel Drive

NR171RA

Cosmos Close

NR172AJ

Norwich Road

NR172BU

London Road

NR172DG

Woods End

NR172HZ

Halford Road

NR171ZN

Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft

Data Sources

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