NR27 0AJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Overstrand Road, 0.7km from Meadow, The in Cromer. Administratively it sits within Suffield Park ward and the North Norfolk constituency.
For families considering a move, NR27 0AJ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 70 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 1.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NR27 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00169871 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OVERSTRAND ROAD, NR27 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OVERSTRAND ROAD, NR27 0AJ.
150
70
£ 35,600 /yr
22%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR27 0AJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
NR27 0AJ is a settled retirement community — average age 70, 85% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £165k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR27 0AJ. The average age is 69.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 155,000
8 sales · Mean £ 145,855
Terraced
£ 410,000
2 sales · Mean £ 410,000
Detached
£ 368,000
3 sales · Mean £ 391,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR27 0AJ has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cromer Academy
Cromer Junior School
Suffield Park Infant and Nursery School, Cromer
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative Food0.6 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited1.0 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited - Morrisons Garage0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Beatniks of Cromer0.3 km
- Coast Kebab0.7 km
- Cromer Kebab0.7 km
- Cromer Pizza House0.6 km
- The Bucket List0.7 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- White Horse Inn0.7 km
- Cromer Social Club0.6 km
- Red Lion Hotel0.5 km
- The Albion0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Amazona Zoo0.9 km
- Hatters Tea Shop0.7 km
- Le Moon Chinese Restaurant0.7 km
- Masala Twist0.7 km
- Sunday Family Lunches0.9 km
- + 36 more
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Amy's Sweet Shop0.7 km
- Beast to Block0.4 km
- Bond Street Bakery0.4 km
- Cromer Farm & Health Shop0.5 km
- Cromer Ices0.6 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Cambridge House B&B0.5 km
- Hotel De Paris0.6 km
- No4 Cromer0.4 km
- Ogilvy House Ltd0.4 km
- Pantiles B&B0.6 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cromer1.0 km
- Roughton Road1.2 km
- West Runton4.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NR270AJ · Data under Open Government Licence