NR6 5BE is a mixed residential area located 0.8km from Hellesdon in Norwich. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Hellesdon North West ward and the Norwich North constituency.
Day-to-day life in NR6 5BE has the character of a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for NR6 5BE are sourced from Output Area E00134787 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NR6 5BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR6 5BE.
402
43
£ 39,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
NR6 5BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (43) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR6 5BE. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NR6 5BE is moderate at 67 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
Hellesdon High School
Kinsale Infant School
Kinsale Junior School
Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School
Heather Avenue Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Hellesdon Community CafÉ0.9 km
- Deep Blue0.2 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
- Woodland Stores Premier0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Bull1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich5.2 km
- Salhouse9.7 km
- Brundall Gardens12.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NR65BE · Data under Open Government Licence