Is NR6 5AF a safe place to live?

Crime rates in NR6 5AF are higher than average, at 144 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

How much do houses cost in NR6 5AF?

The average property price in NR6 5AF is currently around £612k.

What is the population of NR6 5AF?

The population for the NR6 5AF area is approximately 237 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Broadland, East of England

LOW ROAD, NR6 5AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOW ROAD, NR6 5AF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

237

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR6 5AF 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.

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1/10

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6/10

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4/10

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4/10

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3/10

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7/10

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1/10

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9/10

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1/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NR6 5AF combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£612k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £612k.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR6 5AF is an active urban area on Low Road, 0.5km from Hellesdon, Lower in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Hellesdon North West ward and the Norwich North constituency.

For serious buyers, NR6 5AF is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are high (144 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £612k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR6 5AF are sourced from Output Area E00134788 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR6 5AF. The average age is 50.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%

Asian / British Asian2.5%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active

FT: 28%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 575,000

5 sales · Mean £ 596,000

Semi-Detached

£ 560,000

3 sales · Mean £ 490,000

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

Crime rates near NR6 5AF are high at 144 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.

Violence and sexual offences91

Criminal damage and arson12

Anti-social behaviour5

Other theft2

Public order1

school Local Schools

Hellesdon High School

Good1568 pupils0.9 km

Kinsale Infant School

Good143 pupils1.0 km

Kinsale Junior School

Good254 pupils1.0 km

Valley Primary Academy

Requires Improvement158 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby

Wickes0.9 km
Emporium Norwich0.7 km
Sweetbriar Service Station0.9 km
Woodland Stores Premier0.9 km
DOXI.0.7 km
+ 2 more

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby

Burger King0.9 km
David Lloyd Clubs Norwich0.9 km
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
Deep Blue0.9 km
Costa Coffee0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Norwich4.9 km
Salhouse9.9 km
Brundall Gardens12.0 km