norwich NR21 Postcodes
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Norwich (NR21)
The NR21 postcode area is located in the Norwich postcode town region, within the county of Norfolk, and contains a total of 894 individual postcodes.
There are 70 electoral wards in the NR21 postcode area, including Attleborough, Beccles, Bungay, Cromer, Dereham, Fakenham, Great Yarmouth, Holt, Lowestoft, Melton Constable, North Walsham, Norwich, Sheringham, Walsingham, Wells-Next-The-Sea, Wymondham which come under the local authority of the North Norfolk Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 18% of people in NR21 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of NR21 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The NR21 postcode area is a large postcode district located in the Norwich district in the east of England. It covers part of the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire and consists of eight postal towns, namely Acle, Blakeney, Cromer, Holt, Letheringsett, North Walsham, Sheringham and Wells-Next-the-Sea.
The postcode was first introduced in 1972 as a unified area to replace the individual postcode districts for each of the villages and towns in the area. This allowed for more efficient sorting and delivery of the post, as well as providing an easy way to identify the location of each address.
NR21 covers an area of around 310-420 square miles and it includes the popular tourist destinations of Blakeney, Cromer, Sheringham and Wells-Next-the-Sea. It is one of the main postcodes for Norfolk, and is also the main postcode for North Norfolk, a popular holiday destination.
The area is also home to a number of important local businesses. These include the Norfolk Broads Authority, which is responsible for the management of the Broads, and the RSPB's Minsmere nature reserve, which attracts visitors from around the world.
As well as these businesses, the area also has a number of agricultural areas, including farms and grazing land. The area is well known for producing honey, dairy and livestock products, as well as popular and traditional dishes.
The NR21 postcode area is also served by a variety of transport links, including bus and train services. The region has good motorway links to other parts of the country, including Calstone, Birmingham and London.
TheNR21 postcode area is a popular and thriving area in the east of England, with lots to offer to both locals and visitors. It is an important agricultural and business district with plenty of transport links, as well as being an attractive tourist destination for its landscape, coastline, and wildlife.
Demographics
Norfolk
NR21 is located in the county of Norfolk, in England.
Norfolk has a total population of 892,900, making it the 25th largest county in the UK.
Norfolk has a total area of 2080 square miles, and a population density of 165 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | NR21 |
| Postal Town | Norwich |
| MSOA Name | North Norfolk 002 |
| LSOA Name | North Norfolk 002D |
| County | Norfolk |
| Region | Norfolk |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | North Norfolk |
| Area Classification | Mainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%) |
NR21 Electoral Wards
The postal region of NR21, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Friday, April 12, 2024
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BBC NewsNature reserve celebrates five years of rewilding
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 18% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.