NR6 5DL is an active urban area on Wensum Crescent, 0.9km from Hellesdon, Lower in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Hellesdon North West ward and the Norwich North constituency.
For families considering a move, NR6 5DL represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (178 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for NR6 5DL are sourced from Output Area E00134788 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WENSUM CRESCENT, NR6 5DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WENSUM CRESCENT, NR6 5DL.
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51
£ 39,700 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR6 5DL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NR6 5DL — age 51, 87% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR6 5DL. The average age is 50.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NR6 5DL are high at 178 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.
school Local Schools
Hellesdon High School
Kinsale Infant School
Kinsale Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Woodland Stores Premier0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Deep Blue0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich5.3 km
- Salhouse10.1 km
- Brundall Gardens12.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NR65DL · Data under Open Government Licence