Postcode Analysis North Norfolk, East of England

ATKINSON WAY, NR26 8AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ATKINSON WAY, NR26 8AJ.

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Population

430

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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2/10
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2/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

NR26 8AJ is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 87% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 30.8% year-on-year.

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

NR26 8AJ is a sought-after residential area on Atkinson Way, 0.9km from Sheringham in Sheringham. Administratively it sits within Sheringham South ward and the North Norfolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NR26, NR26 8AJ offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k, down 30.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NR26 8AJ are sourced from Output Area E00136124 (shared with 11 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 NR26 8AJ. The average age is 55.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 287,500

4 sales · Mean £ 263,500

Flat

£ 225,000

5 sales · Mean £ 216,000

Semi-Detached

£ 267,500

4 sales · Mean £ 268,750

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

NR26 8AJ has low crime rates — 9 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 offences17
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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Sheringham Community Primary School

Good504 pupils0.3 km
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Sheringham Woodfields School

Outstanding145 pupils0.5 km
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Sheringham High School

Good702 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Cromer Road Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Break0.8 km
  • Rayners Newsagents0.4 km
  • Sheringham Service Station0.7 km
  • Starlings of Sheringham Ltd1.0 km
  • + 17 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Hooray Henries Boutique B&B0.9 km
  • Mount Lavinia Travell Lodge0.9 km
  • B&B @ No 20.9 km
  • Bayleaf Guest House0.7 km
  • Cherry Tree Lodge B&B0.9 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Jolly Tar Restaurant0.7 km
  • Mulberry Cafe0.7 km
  • Streat Boss0.7 km
  • Labone Indian Cuisine0.6 km
  • Life Church0.6 km
  • + 24 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Lotus House0.7 km
  • Seafare Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • The Lunch Box1.0 km
  • Just Noodles1.0 km
  • Straits1.0 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Robin Hood Public House0.9 km
  • The Morley Club0.6 km
  • Tyneside Club0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd1.0 km
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheringham0.7 km
  • West Runton2.6 km
  • Cromer5.8 km