Is NR12 0EA a safe place to live?

Yes, NR12 0EA is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 5 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of NR12 0EA?

The population for the NR12 0EA area is approximately 167 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis North Norfolk, East of England

NR12 0EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR12 0EA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-08 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

167

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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

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10/10

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6/10

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1/10

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3/10

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6/10

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5/10

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1/10

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5/10

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3/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NR12 0EA — age 56, 58% ownership, 21% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

NR12 0EA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Waxham in North Norfolk. Administratively it sits within Happisburgh ward and the North Norfolk constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for NR12 0EA are sourced from Output Area E00136214 (shared with 23 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 NR12 0EA. 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 / British98.8%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

39%Active

FT: 26%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

NR12 0EA has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Dunes Cafe Waxham Barn0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Worstead14.4 km
Hoveton & Wroxham15.6 km
North Walsham16.4 km