NR28 0AZ is a mixed residential area on Orchard Close, 0.3km from North Walsham in North Walsham. Administratively it sits within North Walsham West ward and the North Norfolk constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 66 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £285k.
Census 2021 statistics for NR28 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00136039 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORCHARD CLOSE, NR28 0AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD CLOSE, NR28 0AZ.
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66
£ 0 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR28 0AZ 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.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 74% owner-occupation and an average age of 66, NR28 0AZ is established retirement territory. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 66).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR28 0AZ. The average age is 65.5. 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
Detached
£ 275,000
3 sales · Mean £ 266,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NR28 0AZ is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
North Walsham Infant School
North Walsham Junior School
North Walsham High School
Millfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Happisburgh Road Stores0.7 km
- McColls0.3 km
- Papworth Farms0.3 km
- QD Stores0.4 km
- The Dutch Oven (Christophers)0.3 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Beechwood Hotel0.4 km
- Chimneys Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Black Swan0.4 km
- Club KA0.4 km
- Hop Inn0.3 km
- Kings Arms Hotel0.4 km
- Market Tavern0.3 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Al Haqqs0.2 km
- Chubby Panda0.3 km
- Coffeesmiths0.3 km
- Jade Garden0.6 km
- Labone Indian Cuisine0.2 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.5 km
- Sainsburys0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- 7 & Eleven0.3 km
- Charcoal Grill0.2 km
- Great Wall0.4 km
- Lam's Fish & Chips0.8 km
- North Kebab House0.3 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Walsham0.8 km
- Gunton5.3 km
- Worstead5.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NR280AZ · Data under Open Government Licence