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NR21

FAKENHAM

Norfolk, East Of England, England

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NR21 is the postcode district for FAKENHAM, located in Norfolk, East Of England.

Avg price £338,727
1yr change ▼ 6.3%
Crime 82% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£338,727

▼ 6.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

18% above national avg

Crime Rate

14.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

82% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

198 Mbps

Property Prices in NR21

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NR21 is £338,727, broadly in line with the Norfolk average of £352,657.

Properties in NR21 cost 18.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NR21 have fallen 6.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £428,127 285
Semi-detached £263,489 227
Terraced £247,759 159
Flat £158,443 35
All types £338,727 743

5-Year Price History

£325K £330K £336K £341K £347K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in NR21

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 14.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NR21 has a crime rate well 82% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
6.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
2.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in NR21

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NR21 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Hindringham Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Fakenham Academy Secondary Not inspected mi
Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy Primary Not inspected mi
Sculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy Primary Good mi
Blenheim Park Academy Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

4

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

146,620

Population

67

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
27.0%
Private rent
15.0%
Social rent
14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NR21 are 198.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 69% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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198.0 Mbps

Avg Download

36.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

87%

Superfast Coverage

43%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NR21 is collected by Breckland. The Band D rate is £2,114/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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NR21 — FAKENHAM

Area Summary

NR21 (FAKENHAM) offers property prices near the national average (£338,727), low crime (82% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (198 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about NR21 FAKENHAM

What is the average house price in NR21 FAKENHAM?
The average house price in NR21 (FAKENHAM) is £338,727, based on 743 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 18% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 6.3% over the past year.
Is NR21 FAKENHAM a safe area to live?
Crime in NR21 is significantly below the national average (14.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (6.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of NR21 FAKENHAM?
The population of NR21 (FAKENHAM) is approximately 146,620 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 27% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in NR21?
The average broadband download speed in NR21 is 198 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 87% of premises, ultrafast to 43%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in NR21 FAKENHAM?
There are 11 schools in or near NR21. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

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