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NR21 9DS

Lancaster South

North Norfolk

England / East of England / North Norfolk / Fakenham / Lancaster South / NR21 9DS

Overview

Postcode NR21 9DS is located in a rural town, within the Lancaster South ward of North Norfolk in the East of England region , and forms part of the Fakenham area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 37.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Fakenham is £38,400 per year. The nearest station is Sheringham located about 17.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Fakenham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,880 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Fakenham has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

6%

Approximately 6.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income of residents in Fakenham is £38,400 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR21 9DS.

Flood risk

Low

Fakenham near NR21 9DS has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sheringham located about 17 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
1,109.8 per km²

Demographics

British
252
91.3%
Other White
13
4.71%
Irish
5
1.81%
Other Asian
2
0.72%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.72%
Total population: 276

Housing

Owns outright
64
47.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
25.37%
Owns with a mortgage
25
18.66%
Other social rented
8
5.97%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.24%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Lancaster South

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Lancaster South area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £650,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached33£335,000
Flats5£120,000
Semi-Detached21£270,000
Terraced10£187,500

10 years price trend in Lancaster South

Schools

In the NR21 9DS postcode area, located within Fakenham, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryFakenham Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableDuke of Lancaster SchoolFree schools special

Requires improvement

0.6 miPrimaryFakenham Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.1 miTesco17 Oak Street, Fakenham, NR21 9DX
0.2 miMorrisons Daily5 Bridge Street, Fakenham, NR21 9AG
0.2 miMilan Mini Market32 Norwich Street, Fakenham, NR21 9AE
0.3 miEurope Express17 Norwich Road, Fakenham, NR21 8AU
0.3 miAldiNorwich Road, Fakenham, NR21 8AX

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.