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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

NR172QH

Jasmine Court

Data Sources

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