Postcode Analysis Broadland, East of England

NR6 5BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR6 5BU.

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

43

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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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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

NR6 5BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

NR6 5BU is a mixed residential area located 0.8km from Hellesdon in Norwich. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Hellesdon North West ward and the Norwich North constituency.

NR6 5BU is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for NR6 5BU 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 5BU. 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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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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

Crime around NR6 5BU is moderate at 67 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.

Violence and sexual offences106
Criminal damage and arson14
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft5
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Hellesdon High School

Good1568 pupils0.4 km
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Kinsale Infant School

Good143 pupils0.6 km
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Kinsale Junior School

Good254 pupils0.6 km
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Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding214 pupils1.3 km
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Heather Avenue Infant School

Outstanding128 pupils1.6 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Hellesdon Community CafÉ0.9 km
  • Deep Blue0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Woodland Stores Premier0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Bull1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich5.2 km
  • Salhouse9.7 km
  • Brundall Gardens12.1 km