Is NR6 5DB a safe place to live?

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

How much do houses cost in NR6 5DB?

The average property price in NR6 5DB is currently around £397k.

What is the population of NR6 5DB?

The population for the NR6 5DB area is approximately 150 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Broadland, East of England

PRINCESS BEATRICE CLOSE, NR6 5DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCESS BEATRICE CLOSE, NR6 5DB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

150

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

42%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10

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7/10

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8/10

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2/10

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5/10

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6/10

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1/10

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10/10

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1/10

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Area Character

NR6 5DB is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 89% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £397k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 8.4% year-on-year.

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

NR6 5DB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Princess Beatrice Close, 0.2km from Hellesdon, Lower 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 5DB offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 89% 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 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £397k, down 8.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NR6 5DB are sourced from Output Area E00134807 (shared with 6 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 5DB. The average age is 56.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%

Asian / British Asian4.1%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active

FT: 19%

Unemployed: 2%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 397,500

2 sales · Mean £ 397,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

NR6 5DB has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

Valley Primary Academy

Requires Improvement158 pupils1.1 km

Hellesdon High School

Good1568 pupils1.2 km

Kinsale Infant School

Good143 pupils1.3 km

Kinsale Junior School

Good254 pupils1.3 km

Norwich Primary Academy

Good303 pupils1.5 km

Earlham Nursery School

Good87 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby

David Lloyd Clubs Norwich0.9 km
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
NVCS0.9 km
Seasons @ Briar Chemicals0.9 km
Costa Coffee0.7 km
+ 1 more

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby

Emporium Norwich0.4 km
Sweetbriar Service Station0.8 km
DOXI.0.4 km
The Indulgence0.7 km
The Sweet Store0.7 km
+ 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Norwich4.7 km
Salhouse10.0 km
Brundall Gardens11.9 km