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.
NR26 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NR26 postcode area.
8,075
53
£ 38,900 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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Demographic Deep-Dive
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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
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school Local Schools
Sheringham Community Primary School
Sheringham Woodfields School
Sheringham High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Alton House Sheringham
- Alverstone B&B
- Ashbourne House
- B&B @ No 2
- Bayleaf Guest House
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Fishmonger's Tavern
- The Two Lifeboats
- Robin Hood Public House
- The Crown
- The Lobster
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd
- Tesco
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Fat Teds Streat Food
- Golden Bowl Chinese
- Guac & Mole
- Just Noodles
- Lotus House
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Sheringham Food Club
- Craft Bakery
- Cromer Road Convenience Store
- Dawnfresh
- Ellies
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Burlington Berties Boutique Hotel
- Camelia Cottage
- Carriage: Kitchen Car
- Carriage: RBR
- Chai-Yo Thai Restaurant
- + 41 more
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Area Profile: NR26 · Data under Open Government Licence