NR26 8DA is a safe, established residential area on Nelson Road, 0.6km from Beeston Regis in Sheringham. Administratively it sits within Sheringham South ward and the North Norfolk constituency.
For families considering a move, NR26 8DA represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. 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. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k.
Census 2021 statistics for NR26 8DA are sourced from Output Area E00136117 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NELSON ROAD, NR26 8DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NELSON ROAD, NR26 8DA.
271
47
£ 40,000 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR26 8DA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
NR26 8DA is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 8DA. 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
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
£ 237,500
2 sales · Mean £ 237,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NR26 8DA has low crime rates — 6 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
36 nearby- All Saints Beeston Regis Church0.6 km
- Jolly Tar Restaurant0.9 km
- Mulberry Cafe0.9 km
- Streat Boss0.9 km
- Priory Maze Cafe0.4 km
- + 31 more
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Cromer Road Convenience Store0.5 km
- Starlings of Sheringham Ltd0.9 km
- Aloha0.9 km
- Aunty Sam's Cakes0.9 km
- Bannings' Butchers1.0 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Ashbourne House0.4 km
- Hooray Henries Boutique B&B0.5 km
- Mount Lavinia Travell Lodge0.5 km
- Alverstone B&B0.6 km
- Camberley House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Robin Hood Public House0.9 km
- The Crown0.8 km
- The Lobster0.9 km
- The Morley Club0.9 km
- Tyneside Club1.0 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Golden Bowl Chinese0.8 km
- Just Noodles0.9 km
- Straits0.9 km
- Stubby's Pizza0.9 km
- Zahras1.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheringham0.9 km
- West Runton1.6 km
- Cromer4.8 km
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Postcode Profile: NR268DA · Data under Open Government Licence