Is NR6 5BJ a safe place to live?

Yes, NR6 5BJ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 18 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in NR6 5BJ?

The average property price in NR6 5BJ is currently around £640k.

What is the population of NR6 5BJ?

The population for the NR6 5BJ area is approximately 402 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Broadland, East of England

DRAYTON HIGH ROAD, NR6 5BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAYTON HIGH ROAD, NR6 5BJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

402

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10

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7/10

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4/10

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9/10

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5/10

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5/10

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1/10

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7/10

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8/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NR6 5BJ combines high owner-occupation (77%), strong property values (£640k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £640k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR6 5BJ is a safe, established residential area on Drayton High Road, 0.8km from Hellesdon in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Hellesdon North West ward and the Norwich North constituency.

For serious buyers, NR6 5BJ is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £640k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR6 5BJ are sourced from Output Area E00134787 (shared with 21 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 5BJ. 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

White / British94.2%

Asian / British Asian2.5%

Black / African / Caribbean1.5%

Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active

FT: 33%

Unemployed: 0%

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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 468,000

2 sales · Mean £ 468,000

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

NR6 5BJ has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences23

Other theft6

Public order2

Anti-social behaviour1

Other crime1

school Local Schools

Hellesdon High School

Good1568 pupils0.7 km

Kinsale Infant School

Good143 pupils0.8 km

Kinsale Junior School

Good254 pupils0.8 km

Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding214 pupils1.0 km

Firside Junior School

Good358 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby

Fresh Fruity - Greengrocer0.8 km
Toombs Butchers Ltd0.8 km
Woodland Stores Premier0.6 km
P & S News0.8 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

Chung Hing Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
Rominos Pizza Kebab And Fish0.8 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Deep Blue0.3 km
Hellesdon Community CafÉ0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Norwich5.7 km
Salhouse9.8 km
Hoveton & Wroxham12.3 km