NR26 8DF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on St Austins Grove, 0.7km from Beeston Regis in Sheringham. Administratively it sits within Sheringham South ward and the North Norfolk constituency.
For serious buyers, NR26 8DF is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £580k, down 7.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NR26 8DF are sourced from Output Area E00136116 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST AUSTINS GROVE, NR26 8DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST AUSTINS GROVE, NR26 8DF.
253
54
£ 40,000 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NR26 8DF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £580k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 7.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR26 8DF. The average age is 54.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 413,000
9 sales · Mean £ 431,888
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR26 8DF has low crime rates — 12 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.
school Local Schools
Sheringham Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- All Saints Beeston Regis Church0.8 km
- Jolly Tar Restaurant0.7 km
- Mulberry Cafe0.7 km
- Streat Boss0.7 km
- Priory Maze Cafe0.4 km
- + 35 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Cromer Road Convenience Store0.3 km
- Starlings of Sheringham Ltd0.7 km
- Aloha0.7 km
- Aunty Sam's Cakes0.8 km
- Bannings' Butchers0.8 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Ashbourne House0.3 km
- Hooray Henries Boutique B&B0.3 km
- Mount Lavinia Travell Lodge0.3 km
- Alverstone B&B0.4 km
- Camberley House0.4 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Robin Hood Public House0.7 km
- The Crown0.7 km
- The Lobster0.7 km
- The Morley Club0.7 km
- Tyneside Club0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Golden Bowl Chinese0.6 km
- Just Noodles0.7 km
- Straits0.7 km
- Stubby's Pizza0.7 km
- Zahras0.8 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheringham0.8 km
- West Runton1.8 km
- Cromer5.0 km
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Postcode Profile: NR268DF · Data under Open Government Licence