NR28 0AJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Folgate Road, 0.8km from Lyngate in North Walsham. Administratively it sits within North Walsham West ward and the North Norfolk constituency.
For families considering a move, NR28 0AJ represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 56 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NR28 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00136059 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOLGATE ROAD, NR28 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOLGATE ROAD, NR28 0AJ.
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56
£ 0 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR28 0AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Average age 56, 86% owned. NR28 0AJ is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR28 0AJ. The average age is 55.7. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NR28 0AJ has low crime rates — 14 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
North Walsham Infant School
North Walsham Junior School
Millfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- McColls0.9 km
- Papworth Farms0.9 km
- QD Stores0.9 km
- The Dutch Oven (Christophers)0.9 km
- Argos Ltd0.7 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Beechwood Hotel0.7 km
- Chimneys Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Black Swan1.0 km
- Club KA1.0 km
- Hop Inn0.9 km
- Kings Arms Hotel1.0 km
- Market Tavern0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Al Haqqs0.8 km
- Chubby Panda0.8 km
- Coffeesmiths0.9 km
- Labone Indian Cuisine0.8 km
- Shambles Cafe Bar0.8 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- 7 & Eleven0.8 km
- Charcoal Grill0.8 km
- Great Wall0.9 km
- North Kebab House0.8 km
- The Brunch Bar0.5 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsburys0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Walsham1.3 km
- Gunton4.7 km
- Worstead6.0 km
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Postcode Profile: NR280AJ · Data under Open Government Licence