NR11 6BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Layer Close, 0.5km from Aylsham in Aylsham. Administratively it sits within Aylsham ward and the Broadland constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NR11 6BL is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k.
Census 2021 statistics for NR11 6BL are sourced from Output Area E00134669 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAYER CLOSE, NR11 6BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAYER CLOSE, NR11 6BL.
186
53
£ 41,200 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR11 6BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 49% social renting, NR11 6BL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR11 6BL. The average age is 53.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 350,000
3 sales · Mean £ 287,500
Semi-Detached
£ 184,000
1 sales · Mean £ 184,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR11 6BL has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Aylsham High School
Bure Valley School
John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School
St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Aylsham Country Market0.5 km
- Bon Bons0.5 km
- Carousel Chocolates0.5 km
- G F White Traditional Butchers Ltd0.5 km
- S & M Brett Greengrocer0.5 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Tinsmiths House0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Black Boys Public House0.6 km
- The Feathers Public House0.7 km
- Unicorn Public House0.5 km
- Aylsham Ex Service & Social C0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Bread Source0.5 km
- Gate Of India Restaurant0.6 km
- Hodson & Co By Appointment Only0.6 km
- Stamp0.5 km
- The Old Tea Rooms0.5 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- BP Aylsham SF Connect0.3 km
- The Co-Operative Group0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Gottersons Fish Bar0.6 km
- The Proper Pizza Co0.5 km
- Eastern Sea Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Best Kebab And Pizza House0.6 km
- Kings Of Aylsham0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Walsham9.1 km
- Worstead10.1 km
- Gunton10.3 km
Bus Stops
- Aylsham (Bure Valley Railway)0.1 km
- Aylsham (Bure Valley Railway)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NR116BL · Data under Open Government Licence