NR26 8AG is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Sheringham in Sheringham. Administratively it sits within Sheringham North ward and the North Norfolk constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for NR26 8AG are sourced from Output Area E00136123 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NR26 8AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR26 8AG.
159
53
£ 40,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR26 8AG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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 8AG — age 53, 50% ownership, 43% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR26 8AG. The average age is 52.9. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NR26 8AG is moderate at 56 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sheringham Woodfields School
Sheringham High School
Sheringham Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Cromer Road Convenience Store0.7 km
- Break0.4 km
- Sheringham Service Station0.7 km
- Starlings of Sheringham Ltd0.2 km
- Aloha0.1 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Ashbourne House0.5 km
- Hooray Henries Boutique B&B0.7 km
- Mount Lavinia Travell Lodge0.8 km
- B&B @ No 20.3 km
- Bayleaf Guest House0.4 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Jolly Tar Restaurant0.4 km
- Mulberry Cafe0.4 km
- Streat Boss0.4 km
- Burlington Berties Boutique Hotel0.5 km
- Labone Indian Cuisine0.6 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Guac & Mole0.2 km
- Lotus House0.4 km
- Seafare Fish & Chips0.3 km
- The Lunch Box0.1 km
- Golden Bowl Chinese0.1 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Robin Hood Public House0.2 km
- The Crown0.1 km
- The Lobster0.1 km
- The Morley Club0.5 km
- Tyneside Club0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd0.1 km
- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheringham0.5 km
- West Runton2.5 km
- Cromer5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Sheringham Rail Station0.4 km
- Sheringham (North Norfolk Railway)0.5 km
- Sheringham (North Norfolk Railway)0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NR268AG · Data under Open Government Licence