NR26 8AL is a sought-after residential area on Wilson Mews, 1.0km 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 8AL offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 55 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 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: Prices average £735k.
Census 2021 statistics for NR26 8AL are sourced from Output Area E00136124 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILSON MEWS, NR26 8AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILSON MEWS, NR26 8AL.
430
55
£ 40,000 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
Average age 55, 87% owned. NR26 8AL is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. With £735k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR26 8AL. 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
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 730,000
3 sales · Mean £ 715,000
Flat
£ 245,000
1 sales · Mean £ 245,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR26 8AL 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.
school Local Schools
Sheringham Community Primary School
Sheringham Woodfields School
Sheringham High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Cromer Road Convenience Store0.8 km
- Break0.9 km
- Rayners Newsagents0.3 km
- Sheringham Service Station0.8 km
- Aunty Sam's Cakes0.7 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Hooray Henries Boutique B&B0.8 km
- Mount Lavinia Travell Lodge0.8 km
- B&B @ No 20.9 km
- Bayleaf Guest House0.8 km
- Cherry Tree Lodge B&B1.0 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Hilltop Outdoor Centre0.9 km
- Jolly Tar Restaurant0.8 km
- Mulberry Cafe0.8 km
- Streat Boss0.8 km
- Labone Indian Cuisine0.6 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Lotus House0.8 km
- Seafare Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Tuckers0.3 km
- Zahras0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Robin Hood Public House0.9 km
- The Morley Club0.6 km
- Tyneside Club0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheringham0.7 km
- West Runton2.5 km
- Cromer5.7 km
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Postcode Profile: NR268AL · Data under Open Government Licence