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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 36 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
36
Deprivation level
5/10
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
15.78(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.59(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.93(-57%)
Public order
3.62(-29%)
Other theft
2.96(-46%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,940
96.71%
Other White
44
1.45%
Indian
11
0.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
0.26%
Other
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 £400,000 in Bunwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £805,000.

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£475,000
Semi-Detached4£260,000

10 years median price trend in Bunwell

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

All postcodes in Bunwell

NR161FP

Field View Close

NR152HT

Hallowing Lane

NR152HU

High Green

NR152JU

Pottergate Street

NR152LA

Carr Lane

NR161NB

Wymondham Road

NR152ES

Wash Lane

NR161RS

The Turnpike

NR161QZ

Greenways

NR152HX

Broadgate Lane

NR152HB

Orchard Crescent

NR152DZ

Blackmill Lane

NR152BF

Hallowing Lane

NR161QX

Bunwell Street

NR161RB

North Road

NR161SQ

Larkins Close

NR161SZ

Bunwell Road

NR152HN

High Green

NR161SH

Bunwell Street

NR161SJ

Barhams Lane

NR161SN

The Turnpike

NR161BF

Common Road

NR161ND

Hall Road

NR152HS

Hallowing Crescent

NR152JR

Wash Lane

NR152HG

Frosts Lane

NR152JA

Woodrow Lane

NR152AA

Hallowing Lane

NR152HZ

Woodrow Lane

NR152EU

Tibenham Road

NR161RD

Hunts Green

NR161NN

Ash Lane

NR161ST

Cow Lane

NR152HE

Frith Way

NR161LZ

The Barns

NR152DU

Station Road

NR161SD

Low Road

NR152HA

Frith Way

NR161TE

Wood Lane

NR161RH

Rode Lane

NR152EP

Woodstock Lane

NR152BN

Moulton Road

NR161TA

Steeple Lane

NR161RN

Chapel Road

NR161RQ

Rode Lane

NR161SW

The Turnpike

NR152EW

Plantation Road

NR161SB

Barhams Lane

NR152JS

Bunwell

NR152DR

Woodrow Lane

NR152JG

Woodrow Lane

NR161RU

Ash Lane

NR161FA

Gray's Lane

NR161SA

Brick Kiln Lane

NR161NE

Mile Road

NR161RJ

Flaxlands Road

NR152HL

Potters Crescent

NR161QU

Rectory Lane

NR161NW

Rode Lane

NR152AS

Frithway

NR161TD

Low Common

NR152ER

Plantation Road

NR152DT

Sheval Close

NR161RL

Flaxlands Road

NR161SU

Bridge Road

NR152DW

The Woodlands

NR152FA

Coopers Close

NR161TB

Gray's Lane

NR161AD

Flaxlands

NR152AT

Frith Way

NR161RG

Hall Road

NR161TG

Low Common

NR152HR

Farrow Close

NR152JN

Pottergate Street

NR152JD

Mill Lane

NR161SX

Bridge Road

NR161RW

Church Road

NR161QR

Chapel Road

NR161SR

The Turnpike

NR161NF

Besthorpe Road

NR152AR

Frith Way

NR152JW

The Street

NR161NG

Upgate Street

NR152JH

Church Road

NR161NP

Greenways Lane

NR161SP

The Turnpike

NR161QT

Bunwell Street

NR161NL

The Turnpike

NR152HP

Heather Way

NR161RX

The Turnpike

NR152JP

The Street

NR161NH

Old Buckenham Road

NR152AP

Frithway

NR152JX

Muir Lane

NR161NA

Bunwell Street

NR161NQ

Mill Road

NR152HH

Frith Way

NR161SY

Low Common

NR161SS

The Turnpike

NR161LP

Low Common Road

Data Sources

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