NR26 8AS is a sought-after residential area on Shepherd Close, 1.0km from Upper 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 8AS 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 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 64% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k, down 9.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NR26 8AS are sourced from Output Area E00136135 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHEPHERD CLOSE, NR26 8AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEPHERD CLOSE, NR26 8AS.
367
47
£ 40,000 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR26 8AS 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. NR26 8AS's low deprivation rank, 64% ownership, and £300k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 9.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR26 8AS. The average age is 47.5. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 300,000
6 sales · Mean £ 330,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR26 8AS has low crime rates — 11 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 Woodfields School
Sheringham High School
Sheringham Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Break0.7 km
- Rayners Newsagents1.0 km
- Sheringham Service Station0.5 km
- Aunty Sam's Cakes0.9 km
- Bannings' Butchers1.0 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- B&B @ No 20.9 km
- Bayleaf Guest House0.8 km
- Cherry Tree Lodge B&B0.9 km
- Highfield House0.6 km
- Holway House B&B0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Burlington Berties Boutique Hotel0.8 km
- Labone Indian Cuisine0.7 km
- Life Church0.7 km
- Sheringham Golf Club0.5 km
- Sheringham Masonic Centre0.7 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Lotus House0.9 km
- Seafare Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Tuckers0.7 km
- Zahras0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Morley Club0.9 km
- Tyneside Club0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheringham0.9 km
- West Runton3.2 km
- Cromer6.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NR268AS · Data under Open Government Licence