NR26 8DQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Avenue, 0.5km 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 8DQ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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: Prices average £438k, up 61.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NR26 8DQ are sourced from Output Area E00136115 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE AVENUE, NR26 8DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE AVENUE, NR26 8DQ.
226
52
£ 40,000 /yr
44%
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 8DQ 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. Property prices are trending up 61.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR26 8DQ. 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
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
£ 420,000
5 sales · Mean £ 472,400
Semi-Detached
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR26 8DQ 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.
school Local Schools
Sheringham Community Primary School
Sheringham Woodfields School
Sheringham High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Jolly Tar Restaurant0.5 km
- Mulberry Cafe0.5 km
- Streat Boss0.5 km
- Priory Maze Cafe0.7 km
- Camelia Cottage0.5 km
- + 36 more
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Cromer Road Convenience Store0.4 km
- Starlings of Sheringham Ltd0.4 km
- Aloha0.4 km
- Aunty Sam's Cakes0.6 km
- Bannings' Butchers0.5 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Ashbourne House0.1 km
- Hooray Henries Boutique B&B0.4 km
- Mount Lavinia Travell Lodge0.4 km
- Alverstone B&B0.1 km
- Camberley House0.1 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Robin Hood Public House0.5 km
- The Crown0.4 km
- The Lobster0.4 km
- The Morley Club0.6 km
- Tyneside Club0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Golden Bowl Chinese0.3 km
- Just Noodles0.4 km
- Straits0.5 km
- Stubby's Pizza0.4 km
- Zahras0.6 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheringham0.6 km
- West Runton2.1 km
- Cromer5.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NR268DQ · Data under Open Government Licence