Postcode NR16 1JP is located in a rural hamlet, within the Forncett ward of South Norfolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Long Stratton, Carlton Rode & Tibenham area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Long Stratton, Carlton Rode & Tibenham is £55,692 per year. The nearest station is Wymondham located about 5.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Long Stratton, Carlton Rode & Tibenham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,692 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Long Stratton, Carlton Rode & Tibenham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Long Stratton, Carlton Rode & Tibenham is £55,692 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR16 1JP.
Long Stratton, Carlton Rode & Tibenham near NR16 1JP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wymondham located about 5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £342,500 in Forncett area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £792,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £260,000 |
| Detached | 42 | £390,000 |
| Terraced | 5 | £250,000 |
10 year median price trend in Forncett
In the NR16 1JP postcode area, located within Long Stratton, Carlton Rode & Tibenham, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Hapton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement |
Annual council tax rates for South Norfolk district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NR16 1JP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kim Carsok
Forncett - Elected 4 May 2023
Ben Goldsborough
South Norfolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.