Postcode Analysis North Norfolk, East of England

HILLSIDE, NR24 2DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLSIDE, NR24 2DW.

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

566

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 41,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR24 2DW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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7/10
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1/10
workEmployment
3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

NR24 2DW has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

NR24 2DW is a safe, established residential area on Hillside, 0.5km from Melton Constable in Melton Constable. Administratively it sits within Briston ward and the North Norfolk constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NR24 2DW is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £174k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for NR24 2DW are sourced from Output Area E00135875 (shared with 14 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 2DW. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 174,500

1 sales · Mean £ 174,500

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

NR24 2DW has low crime rates — 13 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 offences14
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Astley Primary School

Good205 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • H & P Norfolk Ltd0.7 km
  • Mr M Rutland0.6 km
  • Co-Op Foodstore0.5 km
  • Wild Wood Pork0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Melton Spice0.5 km
  • Wok King Food Delivery Service0.3 km
  • Melton Pizza and Kebab0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Melton Constable Country Club0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheringham14.7 km
  • West Runton16.3 km
  • Wells Next The Sea17.0 km