NR6 5AY is a safe, established residential area on Hellesdon Mill Lane, 0.2km from Hellesdon, Lower in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Wensum ward and the Norwich South constituency.
For families considering a move, NR6 5AY represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £515k.
Census 2021 statistics for NR6 5AY are sourced from Output Area E00136649 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HELLESDON MILL LANE, NR6 5AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HELLESDON MILL LANE, NR6 5AY.
380
44
£ 38,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NR6 5AY combines high owner-occupation (67%), strong property values (£515k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR6 5AY. The average age is 44.2. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 515,000
2 sales · Mean £ 515,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR6 5AY has low crime rates — 16 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Valley Primary Academy
Norwich Primary Academy
Earlham Nursery School
Henderson Green Primary School
Hellesdon High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- David Lloyd Clubs Norwich1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
- NVCS0.6 km
- Seasons @ Briar Chemicals0.6 km
- Drayton Building Services Ltd0.9 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Emporium Norwich0.1 km
- Sweetbriar Service Station0.8 km
- Al Amin0.9 km
- DOXI.0.1 km
- The Indulgence0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Fat Pizza0.9 km
- Istanbul Kebab0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich4.4 km
- Salhouse10.1 km
- Brundall Gardens11.7 km
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Postcode Profile: NR65AY · Data under Open Government Licence