Is NR6 5AW a safe place to live?

Crime rates in NR6 5AW are higher than average, at 178 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 5AW?

The average property price in NR6 5AW is currently around £555k.

What is the population of NR6 5AW?

The population for the NR6 5AW area is approximately 402 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Broadland, East of England

LOW ROAD, NR6 5AW House Prices & Local Information

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

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

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Population

402

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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.

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7/10

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4/10

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9/10

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5/10

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5/10

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1/10

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7/10

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8/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NR6 5AW combines high owner-occupation (77%), strong property values (£555k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £555k. Property prices are trending up 9.9% year-on-year.

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

NR6 5AW is an active urban area on Low Road, 1.1km from Hellesdon in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Hellesdon North West ward and the Norwich North constituency.

For serious buyers, NR6 5AW is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are high (178 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £555k, up 9.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NR6 5AW are sourced from Output Area E00134787 (shared with 21 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 5AW. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%

Asian / British Asian2.5%

Black / African / Caribbean1.5%

Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active

FT: 33%

Unemployed: 0%

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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 555,000

4 sales · Mean £ 473,750

Semi-Detached

£ 358,000

1 sales · Mean £ 358,000

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

Crime rates near NR6 5AW are high at 178 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 pupils0.8 km

Kinsale Infant School

Good143 pupils1.0 km

Kinsale Junior School

Good254 pupils1.0 km

Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding214 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Woodland Stores Premier0.8 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Deep Blue0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Norwich5.5 km
Salhouse10.1 km
Brundall Gardens12.4 km