Postcode Analysis Norwich, East of England

NR6 5AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR6 5AL.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 37,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR6 5AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in NR6 5AL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

NR6 5AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Hellesdon, Lower in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Mile Cross ward and the Norwich North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NR6 5AL is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for NR6 5AL are sourced from Output Area E00136441 (shared with 41 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 5AL. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around NR6 5AL is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting47
Violence and sexual offences28
Other theft13
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Mile Cross Primary School

Outstanding463 pupils0.9 km
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Hellesdon High School

Good1568 pupils1.2 km
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Kinsale Infant School

Good143 pupils1.2 km
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Kinsale Junior School

Good254 pupils1.2 km
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Heather Avenue Infant School

Outstanding128 pupils1.4 km
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Wensum Junior School

Good185 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Drayton Building Services Ltd0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • David Lloyd Clubs Norwich0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.2 km
  • NVCS0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Bakeaway0.6 km
  • Al Amin0.7 km
  • DOXI.0.7 km
  • The Indulgence0.1 km
  • The Sweet Store0.1 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Lola's Burger Van0.8 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • Fat Pizza0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Whiffler Public House0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Mercure Norwich0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Cheerful Links0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich4.0 km
  • Salhouse9.3 km
  • Brundall Gardens11.1 km