Postcode insights

NR21 9QN

Rudham Stile Lane

Lancaster North

Interactive map showing NR21 9QN and surrounding area

Detailed insights for NR21 9QN

Overview

Postcode NR21 9QN is located in a rural town, within the Lancaster North 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 16.6 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
1.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
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

1.3%

Approximately 1.3% 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 9QN.

Flood risk

No risk

Fakenham near NR21 9QN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sheringham located about 16.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
72.9 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
288
94.43%
Other White
6
1.97%
Chinese
4
1.31%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.98%
Pakistani
1
0.33%
Total population: 305

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
27.55%
Level 3 (A level)
51
19.25%
No qualifications
46
17.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
16.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
12.45%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
59
37.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
51
32.69%
Owns with a mortgage
36
23.08%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.49%
Social rents from council
2
1.28%
Total households: 156

Property prices in Lancaster North

Median price£237,500
Price per sq ft£282
Sales (last 12 months)42
Typical range (middle 50%)£187K – £325K

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £237,500 (about £282 per square foot) in Lancaster North area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,750 up to £600,000.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£355,000£269
Semi-Detached12£232,500£282
Terraced11£187,500£321
Flats3£93,000£216

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lancaster North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lancaster North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245,000£171,250£151,000
2017£270,000£163,000£159,500
2018£248,750£196,750£162,000
2019£272,000£190,000£157,000
2020£292,250£210,000£156,000
2021£350,000£208,000£189,000
2022£371,250£230,000£200,000
2023£286,250£260,000£192,500
2024£325,000£241,500£162,000
2025£355,000£240,000£180,000
2026£367,500£225,000£227,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lancaster North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lancaster North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280£207£238
2017£252£264£234
2018£262£248£242
2019£202£233£216
2020£276£267£241
2021£271£280£214
2022£329£262£281
2023£300£279£309
2024£337£324£240
2025£259£286£316
2026£271£319£322
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lancaster North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR21 9QN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR21 9QN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Nov 202524, Field Lane, Fakenham, NR21 9QWDetachedFreehold£360,000
10 Nov 202598, North Park, Fakenham, NR21 9RHSemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000
09 Jan 2026147, North Park, Fakenham, NR21 9RJSemi-DetachedFreehold£192,500
12 Dec 2025143, North Park, Fakenham, NR21 9RJSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
03 Sept 2025105, North Park, Fakenham, NR21 9RJTerracedFreehold£235,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NR21 9QN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryFakenham AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miNot applicableDuke of Lancaster SchoolFree schools special

Requires improvement

0.6 miPrimaryFakenham Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR21 9QN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NR21 9QN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLittle WaitroseWells Road, Fakenham, NR21 9EXWalking directions to Little Waitrose

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

Local councillors

Christopher Thomas Cushing

Lancaster North - 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 NorthE05011845
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 9QN

Is NR21 9QN (Fakenham) safe?

The area around NR21 9QN 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 9QN?

The median sale price around NR21 9QN in Fakenham is £237,500 (about £282 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NR21 9QN?

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

How deprived is the area around NR21 9QN?

NR21 9QN 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 9QN (Fakenham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Broadland and Fakenham covering NR21 9QN is Jerome Mayhew (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Christopher Thomas Cushing (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.