Postcode Analysis North Norfolk, East of England

THE AVENUE, NR26 8DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE AVENUE, NR26 8DG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

226

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

NR26 8DG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR26 8DG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Avenue, 0.3km from Sheringham in Sheringham. Administratively it sits within Sheringham South ward and the North Norfolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NR26, NR26 8DG offers 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. 83% 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £331k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR26 8DG are sourced from Output Area E00136115 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR26 8DG. The average age is 51.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 263,750

2 sales · Mean £ 263,750

Semi-Detached

£ 306,000

7 sales · Mean £ 331,142

Detached

£ 390,000

1 sales · Mean £ 390,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NR26 8DG has low crime rates — 31 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences44
Anti-social behaviour17
Shoplifting16
Other theft11
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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Sheringham Community Primary School

Good504 pupils1.3 km
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Sheringham Woodfields School

Outstanding145 pupils1.4 km
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Sheringham High School

Good702 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Cromer Road Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Break0.7 km
  • Sheringham Service Station0.9 km
  • Starlings of Sheringham Ltd0.3 km
  • Aloha0.3 km
  • + 23 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

13 nearby
  • Ashbourne House0.2 km
  • Hooray Henries Boutique B&B0.4 km
  • Mount Lavinia Travell Lodge0.4 km
  • B&B @ No 20.5 km
  • Bayleaf Guest House0.5 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Priory Maze Cafe0.8 km
  • Jolly Tar Restaurant0.4 km
  • Mulberry Cafe0.4 km
  • Streat Boss0.4 km
  • Burlington Berties Boutique Hotel0.8 km
  • + 36 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Guac & Mole0.5 km
  • Lotus House0.5 km
  • Seafare Fish & Chips0.4 km
  • The Lunch Box0.3 km
  • Golden Bowl Chinese0.2 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Robin Hood Public House0.3 km
  • The Crown0.3 km
  • The Lobster0.3 km
  • The Morley Club0.5 km
  • Tyneside Club0.4 km
  • + 1 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd0.3 km
  • Tesco0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheringham0.4 km
  • West Runton2.2 km
  • Cromer5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Sheringham Rail Station0.4 km