Postcode Analysis North Norfolk, East of England

HIGH STREET, NR26 8DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, NR26 8DS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

159

cake
Avg Age

53

payments
Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

work
Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: NR26 8DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

shieldSafety
5/10
family_restroomFamily
2/10
favoriteHealth
3/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
4/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
directions_transitTransit
5/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
psychology

Area Character

NR26 8DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 50% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (53) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

home £170,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR26 8DS is a mixed residential area on High Street, 0.1km from Sheringham in Sheringham. Administratively it sits within Sheringham North ward and the North Norfolk constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NR26 8DS 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 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for NR26 8DS are sourced from Output Area E00136123 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

open_in_new Open Interactive Map

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR26 8DS. The average age is 52.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 4%
lightbulb

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.

analytics Full Demographics Profile

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 170,000

1 sales · Mean £ 170,000

Flat

£ 250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 250,000

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

Crime around NR26 8DS is moderate at 55 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 offences76
Anti-social behaviour23
Shoplifting16
Criminal damage and arson15
Other theft11

school Local Schools

P

Sheringham Community Primary School

Good504 pupils1.2 km
A

Sheringham Woodfields School

Outstanding145 pupils1.2 km
S

Sheringham High School

Good702 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Cromer Road Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Break0.4 km
  • Sheringham Service Station0.6 km
  • Starlings of Sheringham Ltd0.0 km
  • Aloha0.1 km
  • + 23 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

13 nearby
  • Ashbourne House0.5 km
  • Hooray Henries Boutique B&B0.6 km
  • Mount Lavinia Travell Lodge0.6 km
  • B&B @ No 20.2 km
  • Bayleaf Guest House0.3 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Jolly Tar Restaurant0.2 km
  • Mulberry Cafe0.2 km
  • Streat Boss0.2 km
  • Burlington Berties Boutique Hotel0.5 km
  • Labone Indian Cuisine0.4 km
  • + 36 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Guac & Mole0.2 km
  • Lotus House0.3 km
  • Seafare Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • The Lunch Box0.1 km
  • Golden Bowl Chinese0.1 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Robin Hood Public House0.1 km
  • The Crown0.2 km
  • The Lobster0.1 km
  • The Morley Club0.4 km
  • Tyneside Club0.3 km
  • + 1 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd0.1 km
  • Tesco0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheringham0.3 km
  • West Runton2.5 km
  • Cromer5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Sheringham Rail Station0.3 km
  • Sheringham (North Norfolk Railway)0.3 km
  • Sheringham (North Norfolk Railway)0.3 km