NR16 area guide

House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the NR16 postcode district in Breckland. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.

Average price
£268,905

Breckland · 2026-07 (UK HPI)

Sales in sample
—

Land Registry Price Paid

Crimes, last 6 months
39

Street-level crime at the district centre

Good or better schools
0

Ofsted rated, within one mile

What the data says about NR16

The average home across Breckland is worth about £268,905 (UK House Price Index, 2026-07), and prices have risen 0.6% over the last year.

Of 130 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in NR16, band D is the most common, and 84.6% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.

Police recorded 39 crimes around the centre of NR16 in the six months to 2026-07, most often violence and sexual offences (24).

There are 0 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of NR16 in Breckland, including Old Buckenham Primary School.

The district covers the All Saints & Wayland, Bressingham & Burston, Bunwell, Forncett ward areas.

Energy ratings in NR16
A
1 · 0.8%
B
6 · 4.6%
C
13 · 10%
D
44 · 33.8%
E
44 · 33.8%
F
17 · 13.1%
G
5 · 3.8%

Sample of 130 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in NR16, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.

Average prices by property type
All property
£268,905
Detached
£367,443
Semi-detached
£239,686
Terraced
£192,871
Flat
£108,177

Prices changed +0.6% over the last year in Breckland.

Recorded crime in NR16
Violence and sexual offences24
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Theft from the person1

Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-07.

Schools near NR16

Primary

  • Old Buckenham Primary SchoolNot rated · 1.0 mi
  • Banham Primary SchoolNot rated · 1.7 mi
  • Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolNot rated · 2.8 mi
  • Rosecroft Primary SchoolRequires improvement · 3.4 mi
  • Kenninghall Primary SchoolGood · 3.8 mi

Secondary

  • Old Buckenham High SchoolNot rated · 0.9 mi
  • Chapel Green SchoolNot rated · 1.0 mi
  • Acorn Park SchoolNot rated · 1.3 mi
Wards covered by NR16

All Saints & Wayland · Bressingham & Burston · Bunwell · Forncett · Guiltcross · Harling & Heathlands · Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross · The Buckenhams & Banham

Common questions about NR16

What is the average house price in NR16?

The UK House Price Index puts the average home in Breckland at £268,905 as of 2026-07.

How much does each property type cost in NR16?

Detached £367,443, semi-detached £239,686, terraced £192,871, flats £108,177, based on the UK House Price Index for Breckland.

Is NR16 a safe area?

Police recorded 39 crimes near the centre of NR16 in the six months to 2026-07. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 24 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.

What EPC rating do homes in NR16 usually have?

Band D is the most common rating in our sample of 130 certificates from NR16, with 84.6% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.

What are the schools like near NR16?

0 schools within a mile of the NR16 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Old Buckenham High School. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.

Where does this NR16 data come from?

HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.