Postcode insights

NR21 9EP

Hayes Lane

Lancaster South

Interactive map showing NR21 9EP and surrounding area

Detailed insights for NR21 9EP

Overview

Postcode NR21 9EP 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fakenham is £41,521 per year. The nearest station is Sheringham, about 17.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

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

4/10

Fakenham has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Fakenham is £41,521 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

Medium

Fakenham near NR21 9EP has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sheringham located about 17.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
1,109.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.34(-13%)
Shoplifting
10.47(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.14(-30%)
Public order
4.65(-9%)
Other theft
3.49(-36%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
81
34.03%
No qualifications
39
16.39%
Level 3 (A level)
39
16.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
13.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
12.61%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

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

Median price£267,501
Price per sq ft£285
Sales (last 12 months)72
Typical range (middle 50%)£216K – £335K

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £267,501 (about £285 per square foot) in Lancaster South area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,000 up to £665,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lancaster South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£335,000£300
Semi-Detached22£245,000£281
Terraced15£212,500£264
Flats2£116,250£245

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lancaster South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lancaster South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239,975£199,500£175,000
2017£261,250£103,250£190,500£152,500
2018£280,000£122,500£199,950£152,000
2019£265,000£120,000£185,000£175,000
2020£275,000£108,500£193,250£175,100
2021£286,000£142,500£210,000£179,000
2022£350,000£115,000£247,500£205,000
2023£325,000£142,500£215,000£210,000
2024£330,000£115,000£225,000£195,000
2025£335,000£127,500£255,000£196,250
2026£329,000£245,000£205,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lancaster South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lancaster South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227£210£214
2017£253£166£223£198
2018£263£202£241£223
2019£259£242£218£225
2020£253£192£212£205
2021£290£234£234£232
2022£316£237£309£236
2023£310£248£253£280
2024£308£324£257£262
2025£296£243£286£267
2026£310£291£244
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lancaster South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lancaster South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR21 9EP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR21 9EP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 May 20263, Hayes Lane, Fakenham, NR21 9EPDetachedFreehold£580,000
09 Dec 202566, Hayes Lane, Fakenham, NR21 9ERSemi-DetachedFreehold£227,500
05 Dec 202516, Hayes Lane, Fakenham, NR21 9ERSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,001
30 Sept 20252, Fulton Grove, Fakenham, NR21 9FFDetachedFreehold£665,000
05 Jan 20263, Chestnut Close, Fakenham, NR21 9FASemi-DetachedFreehold£435,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NR21 9EP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableDuke of Lancaster SchoolFree schools special

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryFakenham Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miSecondaryFakenham AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR21 9EP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NR21 9EP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco17 Oak Street, Fakenham, NR21 9DXWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miMorrisons Daily5 Bridge Street, Fakenham, NR21 9AGWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miMilan Mini Market32 Norwich Street, Fakenham, NR21 9AEWalking directions to Milan Mini Market
0.4 miLittle WaitroseWells Road, Fakenham, NR21 9EXWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0.5 miEurope Express17 Norwich Road, Fakenham, NR21 8AUWalking directions to Europe Express

Council Tax Bands

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

Band A£1,561
Band B£1,821
Band C£2,081
Band D£2,341
Band E£2,861
Band F£3,382
Band G£3,902
Band H£4,682

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 NR21 9EP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jeremy Nicholas Punchard

Lancaster South - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Liz Vickers

Lancaster South - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Jerome Mayhew

Broadland and Fakenham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictNorth NorfolkE07000147
Parliamentary ConstituencyBroadland and FakenhamE14001136
WardLancaster SouthE05011846
ParishFakenhamE04006412
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)FakenhamE02005580
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Norfolk 011BE01026746
Police ForceNorfolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NR21 9EP

Is NR21 9EP (Fakenham) safe?

The area around NR21 9EP records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near NR21 9EP?

The median sale price around NR21 9EP in Fakenham is £267,501 (about £285 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NR21 9EP?

There are 4 schools close to NR21 9EP, including Duke of Lancaster School (Requires improvement), Fakenham Junior School (Good) and Fakenham Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NR21 9EP?

NR21 9EP scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,880 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NR21 9EP (Fakenham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Broadland and Fakenham covering NR21 9EP is Jerome Mayhew (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jeremy Nicholas Punchard (Independent) and Liz Vickers (Conservative and Unionist 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.