NR22 6DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Great Walsingham in North Norfolk. Administratively it sits within Walsingham ward and the Broadland constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NR22 6DS are sourced from Output Area E00136191 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NR22 6DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR22 6DS.
185
49
£ 39,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR22 6DS 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
NR22 6DS is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR22 6DS. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
NR22 6DS has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other crime and burglary. 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
5 nearby- The Chocolate Deli0.5 km
- The Shrine Shop0.5 km
- Walsingham Village Stores0.6 km
- Ora et Labora0.6 km
- Walsingham Farms Shop0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Dowy House Retreat0.6 km
- Pilgrims Rest0.6 km
- Reeds Barn B&B0.5 km
- RC National Shrine0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Epiphany, Walsingham0.6 km
- Obrennans0.9 km
- The Tearoom By The Old Pump Read & Digest0.6 km
- The Shrine Refectory And Norton Room0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Bull Walsingham0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wells Next The Sea6.8 km
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Postcode Profile: NR226DS · Data under Open Government Licence