NR4 6AU is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Cringleford in Cringleford. Administratively it sits within Cringleford ward and the South Norfolk constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NR4, NR4 6AU offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for NR4 6AU are sourced from Output Area E00136724 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NR4 6AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR4 6AU.
324
49
£ 54,700 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR4 6AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NR4 6AU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR4 6AU. The average age is 49.2. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR4 6AU has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cringleford CE VA Primary School
Eaton Primary School
Eaton Hall Specialist Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose0.6 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Cringleford Post Office Stores0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Eaton Vale Activity Centre1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Red Lion0.5 km
- The Cellar House0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Eaton Fish Bar0.5 km
- Planet Wok0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Set Your Sights@Cringleford Primary School0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich4.9 km
- Wymondham9.7 km
- Brundall Gardens11.9 km
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Postcode Profile: NR46AU · Data under Open Government Licence