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About

Bunwell ward encompasses the villages of Bunwell and Carleton Rode, along with surrounding farmland and smaller hamlets. The landscape is characterised by gently rolling fields and hedgerows, with the River Tas forming a natural boundary to the west. The area is primarily agricultural, with a mix of arable and livestock farming defining its rural character. Residential development is concentrated within the village centres, which contain a blend of historic and modern housing.

The parish church of St. Michael in Bunwell is a notable medieval building with a round tower, a feature common in Norfolk. Community life centres on the village hall, primary school, and local playing fields. A network of public footpaths connects the settlements, allowing access to the working countryside. The ward's quiet lanes and open skies offer a typical, undisturbed Norfolk rural atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Bunwell has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bunwell is £54,028 per year. There are 3 schools in Bunwell: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bunwell is home to around 3,041 people, with a population density of about 96.4 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bunwell Population
3,041
Population density
96.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.11(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.93(-23%)
Public order
4.27(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.27(-63%)
Burglary
1.97(-29%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,940
96.71%
Other White
44
1.45%
Indian
11
0.36%
Other
8
0.26%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
0.26%
Total population: 3,040

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
752
29.07%
No qualifications
472
18.25%
Level 3 (A level)
443
17.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
407
15.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
297
11.48%
Total 16+ residents: 2,587

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
632
49.57%
Owns with a mortgage
415
32.55%
Other social rented
80
6.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
79
6.2%
Other forms of private rent
35
2.75%
Total households: 1,275

Property prices in Bunwell

Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Bunwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £630,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bunwell 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 Bunwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£400,000
Semi-Detached4£274,000

10 years median price trend in Bunwell

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

All postcodes in Bunwell

NR161TF

Wood Lane

NR152HB

Orchard Crescent

NR152JT

Steeple Lane

NR161RG

Hall Road

NR161SQ

Larkins Close

NR161SJ

Barhams Lane

NR161TB

Gray's Lane

NR152DR

Woodrow Lane

NR152JB

Green Lane

NR161NF

Besthorpe Road

NR161RU

Ash Lane

NR152AS

Frithway

NR152BF

Hallowing Lane

NR152DQ

Meadow Close

NR161SY

Low Common

NR152HZ

Woodrow Lane

NR161QY

Bunwell Street

NR161SH

Bunwell Street

NR152FA

Coopers Close

NR152HE

Frith Way

NR152JW

The Street

NR161NH

Old Buckenham Road

NR161SD

Low Road

NR161SZ

Bunwell Road

NR161RE

Bevan Close

NR152HR

Farrow Close

NR152JA

Woodrow Lane

NR161SU

Bridge Road

NR152HA

Frith Way

NR152JD

Mill Lane

NR161LZ

The Barns

NR161RB

North Road

NR161RD

Hunts Green

NR152JN

Pottergate Street

NR161NG

Upgate Street

NR161RQ

Rode Lane

NR161SS

The Turnpike

NR161ST

Cow Lane

NR152EP

Woodstock Lane

NR152JZ

Carr Lane

NR161FP

Field View Close

NR161RW

Church Road

NR152EU

Tibenham Road

NR152HU

High Green

NR161QT

Bunwell Street

NR152JE

Woodrow Lane

NR161AB

Bunwell Street

NR161SW

The Turnpike

NR189LD

Green Lane

NR161RP

Church Road

NR161SL

Church Lane

NR152ES

Wash Lane

NR161QX

Bunwell Street

NR152HT

Hallowing Lane

NR152HN

High Green

NR161NB

Wymondham Road

NR161ND

Hall Road

NR161RF

Greenways

NR152JX

Muir Lane

NR161NJ

Upgate Street

NR161NP

Greenways Lane

NR161RR

Church Road

NR161FL

Smockmill Close

NR161SE

Cooks Corner Close

NR161RS

The Turnpike

NR161SN

The Turnpike

NR152AP

Frithway

NR152JS

Bunwell

NR161SX

Bridge Road

NR152DT

Sheval Close

NR152DX

Station Road

NR161TD

Low Common

NR152ET

Mill Lane

NR152JH

Church Road

NR161RT

Fen Road

NR161RY

Norwich Road

NR161TE

Wood Lane

NR152AA

Hallowing Lane

NR161SG

Haylock Close

NR152HL

Potters Crescent

NR161NA

Bunwell Street

NR161RX

The Turnpike

NR152LA

Carr Lane

NR161QZ

Greenways

NR152BN

Moulton Road

NR161QR

Chapel Road

NR152AR

Frith Way

NR161FA

Gray's Lane

NR161RL

Flaxlands Road

NR152LD

St Michaels Green

NR161BF

Common Road

NR152AT

Frith Way

NR161RJ

Flaxlands Road

NR152HS

Hallowing Crescent

NR161RZ

Bunwell Hill

NR152DU

Station Road

NR152DZ

Blackmill Lane

NR161AD

Flaxlands

NR161NL

The Turnpike

NR161NW

Rode Lane

Data Sources

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