Postcode Analysis North Norfolk, East of England

HANNAH CLOSE, NR26 8AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HANNAH CLOSE, NR26 8AY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 8AY 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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NR26 8AY combines high owner-occupation (64%), strong property values (£300k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £300k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

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

For serious buyers, NR26 8AY is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR26 8AY 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 8AY. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 300,000

4 sales · Mean £ 292,500

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

NR26 8AY has low crime rates — 19 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 offences31
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Sheringham Woodfields School

Outstanding145 pupils0.4 km
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Sheringham High School

Good702 pupils0.4 km
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Sheringham Community Primary School

Good504 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Break0.6 km
  • Sheringham Service Station0.3 km
  • Starlings of Sheringham Ltd1.0 km
  • Aunty Sam's Cakes0.8 km
  • Bannings' Butchers0.8 km
  • + 16 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • B&B @ No 20.8 km
  • Bayleaf Guest House0.7 km
  • Cherry Tree Lodge B&B0.7 km
  • Highfield House0.5 km
  • Holway House B&B0.6 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Burlington Berties Boutique Hotel0.7 km
  • Labone Indian Cuisine0.6 km
  • Life Church0.6 km
  • Sheringham Golf Club0.4 km
  • Sheringham Masonic Centre0.6 km
  • + 27 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Guac & Mole0.9 km
  • Lotus House0.7 km
  • Seafare Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • The Lunch Box0.9 km
  • Just Noodles0.9 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Robin Hood Public House0.9 km
  • The Morley Club0.8 km
  • Tyneside Club0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheringham0.8 km
  • West Runton3.2 km
  • Cromer6.4 km