Postcode Analysis North Norfolk, East of England

SHEPHERD CLOSE, NR26 8AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEPHERD CLOSE, NR26 8AS.

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Population

367

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 19%
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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences16
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Other crime1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Sheringham Woodfields School

Outstanding145 pupils0.3 km
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Sheringham High School

Good702 pupils0.3 km
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Sheringham Community Primary School

Good504 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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

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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Lotus House0.9 km
  • Seafare Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Tuckers0.7 km
  • Zahras0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Morley Club0.9 km
  • Tyneside Club0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheringham0.9 km
  • West Runton3.2 km
  • Cromer6.5 km