NR6 5DH is a mixed residential area located 0.5km from Hellesdon, Lower in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Wensum ward and the Norwich South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for NR6 5DH are sourced from Output Area E00136649 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NR6 5DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR6 5DH.
380
44
£ 38,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NR6 5DH's 67% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR6 5DH. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NR6 5DH is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Mile Cross Primary School
Hellesdon High School
Kinsale Infant School
Kinsale Junior School
Heather Avenue Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Bowers Premier Supermarket0.7 km
- Emporium Norwich0.7 km
- Sweetbriar Service Station0.2 km
- Family Sklep0.8 km
- The Good Life Home Brew Centre0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- David Lloyd Clubs Norwich0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.0 km
- NVCS0.7 km
- Seasons @ Briar Chemicals0.7 km
- Drayton Building Services Ltd0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Fat Pizza0.7 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Lola's Burger Van0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Whiffler Public House1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Mercure Norwich0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Cheerful Links0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich4.2 km
- Salhouse9.3 km
- Brundall Gardens11.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NR65DH · Data under Open Government Licence