NR22 is a postcode district in North Norfolk, East of England, covering 67 active and 6 retired postcodes.
The largest share of NR22 (42%) is characterised by a retirement-heavy area, often including sheltered housing or care homes, alongside a countryside community of working families and retired residents (27%). A further 15% of the district is made up of a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community. Overall, NR22 is a varied district — different streets can feel quite different in character.
Property: Average house prices in NR22 are around £261k, down 28.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NR22 at 126 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 46 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full NR22 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis North Norfolk, East of England
NR22 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NR22 postcode area.
groups
Population782
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Avg Age46
payments
Avg Income£ 40,600 /yr
work
Employed44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
shieldSafety
10/10family_restroomFamily
5/10favoriteHealth
1/10workEmployment
4/10diversity_3Diversity
7/10paymentsAffluence
5/10directions_transitTransit
1/10homeHome Ownership
2/10trending_upInvestment
3/10psychology
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NR22 spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £261k. Property prices are trending down 28.0% year-on-year.
home £261,312 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%
Economic Activity
44%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences37
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson13
Other theft12
Public order7
school Local Schools
A
Harford Manor School, Norwich
Outstanding99 pupils
P
Walsingham CE VA Primary School
Good40 pupils
P
Bignold Primary School and Nursery
Good453 pupils
storefront Nearby Amenities
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Dowy House Retreat
- Pilgrims Rest
- RC National Shrine
- Reeds Barn B&B
- The Control Tower B&B
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Bull Walsingham
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Epiphany, Walsingham
- Obrennans
- Shrine Tea Room
- The Tearoom By The Old Pump Read & Digest
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Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Ora et Labora
- The Chocolate Deli
- The Shrine Shop
- Walsingham Farms Shop
- Walsingham Village Stores
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Area Profile: NR22 · Data under Open Government Licence