Postcode Analysis Broadland, East of England

ALSTON ROAD, NR6 5DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALSTON ROAD, NR6 5DS.

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Population

150

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Avg Age

56

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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
workEmployment
2/10
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5/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

NR6 5DS 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 of this neighbourhood.

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

NR6 5DS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Alston Road, 0.3km from Lower 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents here average 56 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR6 5DS 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 5DS. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 270,000

1 sales · Mean £ 270,000

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

NR6 5DS has low crime rates — 26 incidents 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.

Shoplifting13
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft7
Drugs2

school Local Schools

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Hellesdon High School

Good1568 pupils1.0 km
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Kinsale Infant School

Good143 pupils1.1 km
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Kinsale Junior School

Good254 pupils1.1 km
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Mile Cross Primary School

Outstanding463 pupils1.3 km
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Valley Primary Academy

Requires Improvement158 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • David Lloyd Clubs Norwich0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km
  • NVCS0.7 km
  • Seasons @ Briar Chemicals0.7 km
  • Drayton Building Services Ltd0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Emporium Norwich0.5 km
  • Sweetbriar Service Station0.4 km
  • The Good Life Home Brew Centre0.8 km
  • Wickes0.4 km
  • Bakeaway0.9 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Fat Pizza0.8 km
  • Subway0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Mercure Norwich0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Cheerful Links0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich4.4 km
  • Salhouse9.6 km
  • Brundall Gardens11.5 km