NR26 8BG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Lifeboat Plain, 0.2km from Sheringham in Sheringham. Administratively it sits within Sheringham North ward and the North Norfolk constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £318k.
Census 2021 statistics for NR26 8BG are sourced from Output Area E00136123 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIFEBOAT PLAIN, NR26 8BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIFEBOAT PLAIN, NR26 8BG.
159
53
£ 40,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR26 8BG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NR26 8BG spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. £318k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR26 8BG. The average age is 52.9. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 335,000
3 sales · Mean £ 340,000
Terraced
£ 235,000
3 sales · Mean £ 243,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NR26 8BG is moderate at 50 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
28 nearby- Cromer Road Convenience Store0.6 km
- Break0.5 km
- Sheringham Service Station0.7 km
- Starlings of Sheringham Ltd0.1 km
- Aloha0.1 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Ashbourne House0.4 km
- Hooray Henries Boutique B&B0.6 km
- Mount Lavinia Travell Lodge0.7 km
- B&B @ No 20.3 km
- Bayleaf Guest House0.4 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Jolly Tar Restaurant0.4 km
- Mulberry Cafe0.4 km
- Streat Boss0.4 km
- Burlington Berties Boutique Hotel0.5 km
- Labone Indian Cuisine0.6 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Guac & Mole0.3 km
- Lotus House0.4 km
- Seafare Fish & Chips0.3 km
- The Lunch Box0.2 km
- Golden Bowl Chinese0.0 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Robin Hood Public House0.2 km
- The Crown0.0 km
- The Lobster0.0 km
- The Morley Club0.5 km
- Tyneside Club0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd0.2 km
- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheringham0.5 km
- West Runton2.4 km
- Cromer5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Sheringham Rail Station0.4 km
- Sheringham (North Norfolk Railway)0.5 km
- Sheringham (North Norfolk Railway)0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NR268BG · Data under Open Government Licence