Is NR6 5BX a safe place to live?

Yes, NR6 5BX 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 5BX?

The average property price in NR6 5BX is currently around £280k.

What is the population of NR6 5BX?

The population for the NR6 5BX area is approximately 310 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Broadland, East of England

DRAYTON WOOD ROAD, NR6 5BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAYTON WOOD ROAD, NR6 5BX.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR6 5BX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10

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8/10

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4/10

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7/10

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4/10

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3/10

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1/10

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10/10

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9/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NR6 5BX spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. £280k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 1.8% year-on-year.

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

NR6 5BX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Drayton Wood Road, 0.9km from Hellesdon in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Hellesdon North West ward and the Norwich North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, down 1.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NR6 5BX are sourced from Output Area E00134799 (shared with 5 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 5BX. The average age is 52.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%

Asian / British Asian1.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

43%Active

FT: 28%

Unemployed: 0%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 277,500

6 sales · Mean £ 273,083

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

NR6 5BX 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 offences26

Other theft7

Public order3

Burglary1

Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding214 pupils0.9 km

Hellesdon High School

Good1568 pupils0.9 km

Kinsale Infant School

Good143 pupils1.0 km

Kinsale Junior School

Good254 pupils1.0 km

Firside Junior School

Good358 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby

Fresh Fruity - Greengrocer0.7 km
Toombs Butchers Ltd0.7 km
Woodland Stores Premier0.8 km
P & S News0.7 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

Chung Hing Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
Rominos Pizza Kebab And Fish0.7 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Deep Blue0.6 km
Hellesdon Community CafÉ0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Norwich5.9 km
Salhouse9.8 km
Hoveton & Wroxham12.2 km