NR22 6AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Scarborough Road, 0.5km from Great Walsingham in North Norfolk. Administratively it sits within Walsingham ward and the Broadland constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NR22 6AB offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £434k.
Census 2021 statistics for NR22 6AB are sourced from Output Area E00136191 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCARBOROUGH ROAD, NR22 6AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCARBOROUGH ROAD, NR22 6AB.
185
49
£ 39,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR22 6AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 49, NR22 6AB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £434k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR22 6AB. The average age is 49.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 430,000
9 sales · Mean £ 429,583
Semi-Detached
£ 268,000
3 sales · Mean £ 248,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
NR22 6AB has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Walsingham CE VA Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- The Chocolate Deli0.9 km
- The Shrine Shop1.0 km
- Walsingham Farms Shop0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Reeds Barn B&B0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Obrennans0.4 km
- The Shrine Refectory And Norton Room0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Bull Walsingham0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wells Next The Sea6.6 km
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Postcode Profile: NR226AB · Data under Open Government Licence