NR6 5BG is a mixed residential area on Drayton High Road, 0.7km from Hellesdon in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Hellesdon South East ward and the Norwich North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £226k, up 79.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NR6 5BG are sourced from Output Area E00134811 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DRAYTON HIGH ROAD, NR6 5BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAYTON HIGH ROAD, NR6 5BG.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NR6 5BG spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 79.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR6 5BG. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 360,000
1 sales · Mean £ 360,000
Semi-Detached
£ 195,000
4 sales · Mean £ 216,750
Terraced
£ 240,000
3 sales · Mean £ 223,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NR6 5BG is moderate at 84 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
5 nearby- David Lloyd Clubs Norwich0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- Hellesdon Community CafÉ0.8 km
- Deep Blue0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Marinara Kebab & Pizza House0.9 km
- Seasons Catering0.9 km
- Barretts Fish & Chip Shop0.9 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Cards `N' Things0.9 km
- Woodland Stores Premier0.3 km
- A B Newsagents (Premier Convenience)0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Bull0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- East Of England Co-Op1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich5.0 km
- Salhouse9.5 km
- Brundall Gardens11.8 km
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Postcode Profile: NR65BG · Data under Open Government Licence