NR6 5DD is a sought-after residential area located 0.7km from Mousehold in Norwich. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Sprowston East ward and the Norwich North constituency.
This is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NR6 5DD are sourced from Output Area E00134956 (shared with 937 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NR6 5DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR6 5DD.
249
52
£ 42,100 /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.
Area Character
NR6 5DD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR6 5DD. The average age is 52.2. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR6 5DD has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Open Academy
Sprowston Community Academy
Falcon Junior School
Cecil Gowing Infant School
Heartsease Primary Academy
Sprowston Junior School
Sprowston Infant School
Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Beehive Butchery0.7 km
- Mousehold SFC (M\&S Simply Food)0.6 km
- Newscene1.0 km
- Ars Corbet Store0.3 km
- Furniture Village Ltd0.3 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Art Academy East Ltd0.4 km
- Rishi Restaurant0.7 km
- Pausa Coffee Shop0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- KFC0.3 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- East Of England Co-Operative Society0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- El Grecco's Kebab House0.9 km
- Good Frydays1.0 km
- Babas1.0 km
- Burger Palace1.0 km
- Heartsease Oh Yes0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Brickmakers1.0 km
- Fatso's0.6 km
- The Gas Social Club0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich2.5 km
- Salhouse5.6 km
- Brundall Gardens7.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NR65DD · Data under Open Government Licence