NR26 8AB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Cromer Road, 0.6km from Sheringham in Sheringham. Administratively it sits within Sheringham South ward and the North Norfolk constituency.
For serious buyers, NR26 8AB is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £410k, down 11.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NR26 8AB are sourced from Output Area E00136116 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROMER ROAD, NR26 8AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROMER ROAD, NR26 8AB.
253
54
£ 40,000 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NR26 8AB — age 54, 90% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £410k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 11.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR26 8AB. The average age is 54.2. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 437,500
2 sales · Mean £ 437,500
Terraced
£ 191,250
2 sales · Mean £ 191,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR26 8AB has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sheringham Community Primary School
Sheringham Woodfields School
Sheringham High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- All Saints Beeston Regis Church1.0 km
- Jolly Tar Restaurant0.6 km
- Mulberry Cafe0.6 km
- Streat Boss0.6 km
- Priory Maze Cafe0.4 km
- + 36 more
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Cromer Road Convenience Store0.0 km
- Starlings of Sheringham Ltd0.6 km
- Aloha0.7 km
- Aunty Sam's Cakes0.5 km
- Bannings' Butchers0.6 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Ashbourne House0.5 km
- Hooray Henries Boutique B&B0.0 km
- Mount Lavinia Travell Lodge0.0 km
- Alverstone B&B0.4 km
- Camberley House0.5 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Robin Hood Public House0.6 km
- The Crown0.7 km
- The Lobster0.7 km
- The Morley Club0.5 km
- Tyneside Club0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Golden Bowl Chinese0.6 km
- Just Noodles0.6 km
- Straits0.7 km
- Stubby's Pizza0.6 km
- Zahras0.6 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheringham0.5 km
- West Runton1.9 km
- Cromer5.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NR268AB · Data under Open Government Licence