Living in NR21, North Norfolk
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NR21 in North Norfolk. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in North Norfolk: £300,273, up 1.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around NR21
79 recorded home sales on the streets around central NR21 in the last 2 years, with a median of £234,000 and a range from £57,750 to £650,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 WHITELANDS, NR21 8EW | semi-detached | £295,000 | 2026-05-14 |
| 14 FISHER ROAD, NR21 9QY | detached | £350,000 | 2026-04-17 |
| 27 WHITELANDS, NR21 8EW | semi-detached | £200,000 | 2026-03-31 |
| BRIDGE HOUSE BRIDGE CLOSE, NR21 8QA | detached | £600,000 | 2026-03-20 |
| 3 SOUTHGATES DRIVE, NR21 8AQ | terraced | £250,000 | 2026-03-20 |
| 2 CHARLES ROAD, NR21 8JX | semi-detached | £225,000 | 2026-03-19 |
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
6 schools within 3 miles , of which 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fakenham Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Fakenham Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Sculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| Fakenham Academy | Secondary | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | Not rated | 2.8 mi |
| Duke of Lancaster School | Requires improvement | 0.4 mi |
4 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 |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 16.3% |
| Elementary occupations | 14.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.5% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 10.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 10.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
58 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NR21 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
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 North Norfolk's figures.
Common questions about NR21
What is the average house price in NR21?
The average sold price in North Norfolk is £300,273 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NR21?
Prices in North Norfolk are up 1.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NR21?
The median of 79 recorded sales around central NR21 in the last 2 years is £234,000, ranging from £57,750 to £650,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NR21?
6 schools sit within 3 miles of central NR21, and 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NR21?
58 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NR21 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is NR21 at risk of flooding?
Central NR21 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 NR21 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 75% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £234,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 58 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NR21 safe?
58 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NR21 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NR21 or NR22, NR21 or NR23, NR21 or NR24.
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