Postcode Analysis Norwich, East of England

HELLESDON MILL LANE, NR6 5AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HELLESDON MILL LANE, NR6 5AZ.

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Population

380

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 38,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NR6 5AZ's 67% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

NR6 5AZ 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 5AZ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for NR6 5AZ are sourced from Output Area E00136649 (shared with 19 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 5AZ. 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

White / British90.5%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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

NR6 5AZ has low crime rates — 12 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.

Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Valley Primary Academy

Requires Improvement158 pupils0.9 km
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Norwich Primary Academy

Good303 pupils1.2 km
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Earlham Nursery School

Good87 pupils1.2 km
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Hellesdon High School

Good1568 pupils1.5 km
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Henderson Green Primary School

Good192 pupils1.5 km
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Kinsale Junior School

Good254 pupils1.6 km
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Kinsale Infant School

Good143 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Emporium Norwich0.2 km
  • Sweetbriar Service Station0.8 km
  • Al Amin1.0 km
  • DOXI.0.2 km
  • The Indulgence0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Fat Pizza0.9 km
  • New Wok1.0 km
  • Istanbul Kebab0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • East Of England Co-operative Society1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich4.5 km
  • Salhouse10.1 km
  • Brundall Gardens11.8 km