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NR16 1SQ

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Bunwell

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Detailed insights for NR16 1SQ

Overview

Postcode NR16 1SQ is located in a rural hamlet, within the Bunwell ward of South Norfolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Long Stratton, Carlton Rode & Tibenham area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Long Stratton, Carlton Rode & Tibenham is £55,692 per year. The nearest station is Spooner Row, about 3.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Long Stratton, Carlton Rode & Tibenham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,670 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Long Stratton, Carlton Rode & Tibenham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.8%

Approximately 5.8% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Long Stratton, Carlton Rode & Tibenham is £55,692 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR16 1SQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Long Stratton, Carlton Rode & Tibenham near NR16 1SQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Spooner Row located about 3.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
467
Population density
72.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.2(-61%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.88(-58%)
Burglary
3.25(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.25(-49%)
Other theft
3.25(-41%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
448
96.34%
Other White
9
1.94%
Other Asian
2
0.43%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.43%
Chinese
1
0.22%
Total population: 465

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
131
34.47%
Level 3 (A level)
62
16.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
56
14.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
13.42%
No qualifications
50
13.16%
Total 16+ residents: 380

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
86
45.03%
Owns with a mortgage
70
36.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
9.42%
Other social rented
10
5.24%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.14%
Total households: 191

Property prices in Bunwell

Median price£415,000
Price per sq ft£277
Sales (last 12 months)22
Typical range (middle 50%)£322K – £511K

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 (about £277 per square foot) in Bunwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £820,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bunwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£475,000£279
Semi-Detached3£290,000£276

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bunwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bunwell.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£320,000£215,000
2017£330,000£219,000
2018£308,750£215,000
2019£335,750£292,000
2020£340,000£245,000
2021£435,000£255,500
2022£432,500£266,500
2023£417,500£292,000
2024£367,500£250,000
2025£490,000£280,000
2026£265,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bunwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bunwell.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£241£205
2017£239£242
2018£252£281
2019£269£226
2020£268£224
2021£288£283
2022£325£320
2023£284£329
2024£299£282
2025£299£273
2026£185
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bunwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bunwell in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR16 1SQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR16 1SQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Jul 20253, The Turnpike, Norwich, NR16 1SWSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000

Schools

In the NR16 1SQ postcode area, located within Long Stratton, Carlton Rode & Tibenham, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NR16 1SQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryBunwell Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Norfolk district (2025-26).

Band A£1,579
Band B£1,842
Band C£2,105
Band D£2,368
Band E£2,894
Band F£3,420
Band G£3,946
Band H£4,736

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NR16 1SQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Suzanne Wateridge

Bunwell - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Adrian Ramsay

Waveney Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Green Party

Geographic Information

DistrictSouth NorfolkE07000149
Parliamentary ConstituencyWaveney ValleyE14001569
WardBunwellE05011869
ParishBunwellE04006524
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Long Stratton, Carlton Rode & TibenhamE02005607
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Norfolk 011BE01026878
Police ForceNorfolk
Postcode Introduced2005-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NR16 1SQ

Is NR16 1SQ (Long Stratton, Carlton Rode & Tibenham) safe?

The area around NR16 1SQ records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near NR16 1SQ?

The median sale price around NR16 1SQ in Long Stratton, Carlton Rode & Tibenham is £415,000 (about £277 per square foot) based on 22 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NR16 1SQ?

There is 1 school close to NR16 1SQ, including Bunwell Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NR16 1SQ?

NR16 1SQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,670 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NR16 1SQ (Long Stratton, Carlton Rode & Tibenham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Waveney Valley covering NR16 1SQ is Adrian Ramsay (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Suzanne Wateridge (Green Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.