NR26 8BH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Beach Road, 0.2km from Sheringham in Sheringham. Administratively it sits within Sheringham North ward and the North Norfolk constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £306k.
Census 2021 statistics for NR26 8BH are sourced from Output Area E00136110 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEACH ROAD, NR26 8BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEACH ROAD, NR26 8BH.
203
52
£ 40,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 52, NR26 8BH has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR26 8BH. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 306,000
2 sales · Mean £ 306,000
Terraced
£ 257,000
1 sales · Mean £ 257,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NR26 8BH is moderate at 54 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
- Break0.6 km
- Sheringham Service Station0.8 km
- Starlings of Sheringham Ltd0.2 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 Lodge0.6 km
- B&B @ No 20.4 km
- Bayleaf Guest House0.5 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Priory Maze Cafe1.0 km
- Jolly Tar Restaurant0.4 km
- Mulberry Cafe0.4 km
- Streat Boss0.4 km
- Burlington Berties Boutique Hotel0.6 km
- + 37 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Guac & Mole0.3 km
- Lotus House0.5 km
- Seafare Fish & Chips0.3 km
- The Lunch Box0.2 km
- Golden Bowl Chinese0.1 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Robin Hood Public House0.3 km
- The Crown0.1 km
- The Lobster0.1 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 Runton2.3 km
- Cromer5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Sheringham Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NR268BH · Data under Open Government Licence