Living in NR16, Breckland
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NR16 in Breckland. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Breckland: £273,851, up 2.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around NR16
8 recorded home sales on the streets around central NR16 in the last 2 years, with a median of £430,000 and a range from £150,000 to £625,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE OLD TELEPHONE EXCHANGE DAM BRIGG, NR16 2DD | detached | £150,000 | 2025-09-03 |
| TUDORS CAKE STREET, NR17 1RU | detached | £460,000 | 2025-07-04 |
| BARLEY VIEW CAKE STREET, NR17 1RU | semi-detached | £430,000 | 2025-01-21 |
| BELLE RAYNE BARN HAUGH ROAD, NR16 2DE | semi-detached | £442,500 | 2024-12-20 |
| THE BARN HIGH LONDON FARM NEW BUCKENHAM ROAD, NR17 1PW | detached | £360,000 | 2024-11-05 |
| THREE WAYS CAKE STREET, NR17 1RU | detached | £300,000 | 2024-10-01 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
5 schools within 3 miles
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Buckenham High School | Secondary | Not rated | 1.0 mi |
| Old Buckenham Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
| Banham Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.7 mi |
| Chapel Green School | Not rated | 1.1 mi | |
| Acorn Park School | Not rated | 1.2 mi |
2 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 20.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 20.4% |
| Skilled trades | 12.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 9.9% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
Crime data isn't available for this area right now.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Breckland's figures.
Common questions about NR16
What is the average house price in NR16?
The average sold price in Breckland is £273,851 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NR16?
Prices in Breckland are up 2.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NR16?
The median of 8 recorded sales around central NR16 in the last 2 years is £430,000, ranging from £150,000 to £625,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Is NR16 at risk of flooding?
Central NR16 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NR16 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: the median home sells for £430,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NR16 or NR17, NR16 or IP22, NR16 or IP98.
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