NR6 5BN is a safe, established residential area on Pleasant Close, 0.7km from Hellesdon in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Hellesdon North West ward and the Norwich North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NR6 5BN is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k.
Census 2021 statistics for NR6 5BN are sourced from Output Area E00134803 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PLEASANT CLOSE, NR6 5BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLEASANT CLOSE, NR6 5BN.
264
40
£ 39,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR6 5BN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 41% of tenure in NR6 5BN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR6 5BN. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 215,000
2 sales · Mean £ 215,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR6 5BN has low crime rates — 14 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.
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
- Norwich5.6 km
- Salhouse9.7 km
- Hoveton & Wroxham12.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NR65BN · Data under Open Government Licence