NR6 5BF is a mixed residential area located 0.7km from Hellesdon in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Hellesdon South East ward and the Norwich North constituency.
For families considering a move, NR6 5BF represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for NR6 5BF are sourced from Output Area E00134811 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NR6 5BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR6 5BF.
339
43
£ 42,300 /yr
46%
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NR6 5BF — age 43, 76% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 5BF. The average age is 43.4. 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 5BF is moderate at 66 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
Heather Avenue Infant School
Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School
Firside Junior School
Mile Cross Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- David Lloyd Clubs Norwich0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
- Hellesdon Community CafÉ0.8 km
- Deep Blue0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Marinara Kebab & Pizza House0.8 km
- Seasons Catering0.8 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Barretts Fish & Chip Shop0.8 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Bakeaway0.9 km
- Cards `N' Things0.8 km
- Woodland Stores Premier0.3 km
- A B Newsagents (Premier Convenience)0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Bull0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- East Of England Co-Op0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich4.9 km
- Salhouse9.4 km
- Brundall Gardens11.7 km
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Postcode Profile: NR65BF · Data under Open Government Licence