Area Analysis North Norfolk, East of England

NR26 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NR26 postcode area.

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Population

8,075

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
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3/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
4/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NR26 — age 53, 71% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £326k. Property prices are trending down 6.7% year-on-year.

home £326,158 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR26 is a postcode district in North Norfolk, East of England, covering 292 active and 49 retired postcodes.

The largest share of NR26 (24%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a retirement-heavy area, often including sheltered housing or care homes (17%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a peaceful suburb where most residents are approaching or in retirement. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes NR26 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in NR26 are around £326k, down 6.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NR26 at 133 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 53 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full NR26 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences475
Anti-social behaviour155
Criminal damage and arson107
Public order92
Other theft73

school Local Schools

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Sheringham Community Primary School

Good504 pupils
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Sheringham Woodfields School

Outstanding145 pupils
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Sheringham High School

Good702 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

16 nearby
  • Alton House Sheringham
  • Alverstone B&B
  • Ashbourne House
  • B&B @ No 2
  • Bayleaf Guest House
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Fishmonger's Tavern
  • The Two Lifeboats
  • Robin Hood Public House
  • The Crown
  • The Lobster
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd
  • Tesco
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Fat Teds Streat Food
  • Golden Bowl Chinese
  • Guac & Mole
  • Just Noodles
  • Lotus House
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Sheringham Food Club
  • Craft Bakery
  • Cromer Road Convenience Store
  • Dawnfresh
  • Ellies
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Burlington Berties Boutique Hotel
  • Camelia Cottage
  • Carriage: Kitchen Car
  • Carriage: RBR
  • Chai-Yo Thai Restaurant
  • + 41 more