NR26 8BX is a safe, established residential area on Nelson Road, 0.7km from Beeston Regis in Sheringham. Administratively it sits within Sheringham South ward and the North Norfolk constituency.
For families considering a move, NR26 8BX represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. 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. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k.
Census 2021 statistics for NR26 8BX are sourced from Output Area E00136117 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NELSON ROAD, NR26 8BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NELSON ROAD, NR26 8BX.
271
47
£ 40,000 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR26 8BX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NR26 8BX's 68% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. 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 8BX. The average age is 47.4. 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
Detached
£ 255,000
3 sales · Mean £ 242,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NR26 8BX has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- All Saints Beeston Regis Church0.7 km
- Jolly Tar Restaurant0.9 km
- Mulberry Cafe0.9 km
- Streat Boss0.9 km
- Priory Maze Cafe0.5 km
- + 32 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Cromer Road Convenience Store0.5 km
- Starlings of Sheringham Ltd0.8 km
- Aloha0.8 km
- Aunty Sam's Cakes0.9 km
- Bannings' Butchers0.9 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Ashbourne House0.3 km
- Hooray Henries Boutique B&B0.5 km
- Mount Lavinia Travell Lodge0.5 km
- Alverstone B&B0.5 km
- Camberley House0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Robin Hood Public House0.9 km
- The Crown0.8 km
- The Lobster0.8 km
- The Morley Club0.9 km
- Tyneside Club0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Golden Bowl Chinese0.7 km
- Just Noodles0.8 km
- Straits0.9 km
- Stubby's Pizza0.8 km
- Zahras1.0 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheringham0.9 km
- West Runton1.7 km
- Cromer4.8 km
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Postcode Profile: NR268BX · Data under Open Government Licence