NR6 5BL is a safe, established residential area on Drayton High Road, 0.7km from Hellesdon in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Hellesdon North West ward and the Norwich North constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NR6, NR6 5BL offers 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. 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £327k.
Census 2021 statistics for NR6 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00134787 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DRAYTON HIGH ROAD, NR6 5BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAYTON HIGH ROAD, NR6 5BL.
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 5BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £327k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR6 5BL. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 405,000
1 sales · Mean £ 405,000
Terraced
£ 301,050
3 sales · Mean £ 301,016
Detached
£ 330,000
2 sales · Mean £ 330,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR6 5BL has low crime rates — 19 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.
school Local Schools
Hellesdon High School
Kinsale Infant School
Kinsale Junior School
Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School
Firside Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- A B Newsagents (Premier Convenience)0.9 km
- Fresh Fruity - Greengrocer0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- Toombs Butchers Ltd0.8 km
- Cards `N' Things0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Bull0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- East Of England Co-Op1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Chung Hing Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Rominos Pizza Kebab And Fish0.8 km
- Seasons Catering1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Deep Blue0.2 km
- Hellesdon Community CafÉ0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich5.5 km
- Salhouse9.7 km
- Hoveton & Wroxham12.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NR65BL · Data under Open Government Licence