Postcode Analysis North Norfolk, East of England

HASTINGS CLOSE, NR24 2DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HASTINGS CLOSE, NR24 2DR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

281

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 41,500 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
workEmployment
9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

NR24 2DR is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR24 2DR is a safe, established residential area on Hastings Close, 0.2km from Melton Constable in Melton Constable. Administratively it sits within Stody ward and the Broadland constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. 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 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

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 £195k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR24 2DR are sourced from Output Area E00135867 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR24 2DR. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 167,000

2 sales · Mean £ 167,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NR24 2DR has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour4
Possession of weapons2
Drugs1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Astley Primary School

Good205 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • H & P Norfolk Ltd0.1 km
  • Mr M Rutland0.1 km
  • Co-Op Foodstore0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Melton Spice0.2 km
  • Wok King Food Delivery Service0.4 km
  • Melton Pizza and Kebab0.2 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Melton Constable Country Club0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheringham15.1 km
  • Wells Next The Sea16.3 km
  • West Runton16.7 km