NR26 8AN is a sought-after residential area on Younger Drive, 0.9km from Sheringham in Sheringham. Administratively it sits within Sheringham South ward and the North Norfolk constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NR26, NR26 8AN offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 87% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £433k, up 89.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NR26 8AN are sourced from Output Area E00136124 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YOUNGER DRIVE, NR26 8AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YOUNGER DRIVE, NR26 8AN.
430
55
£ 40,000 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
NR26 8AN is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 87% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £433k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 89.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR26 8AN. The average age is 55.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 460,000
19 sales · Mean £ 478,342
Terraced
£ 252,500
2 sales · Mean £ 252,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR26 8AN has low crime rates — 8 incidents 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 Community Primary School
Sheringham Woodfields School
Sheringham High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Cromer Road Convenience Store0.9 km
- Break0.8 km
- Rayners Newsagents0.4 km
- Sheringham Service Station0.8 km
- Starlings of Sheringham Ltd1.0 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Hooray Henries Boutique B&B0.9 km
- Mount Lavinia Travell Lodge0.9 km
- B&B @ No 20.9 km
- Bayleaf Guest House0.7 km
- Cherry Tree Lodge B&B0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Jolly Tar Restaurant0.7 km
- Mulberry Cafe0.7 km
- Streat Boss0.7 km
- Labone Indian Cuisine0.6 km
- Life Church0.6 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Lotus House0.7 km
- Seafare Fish & Chips0.9 km
- The Lunch Box1.0 km
- Just Noodles1.0 km
- Straits1.0 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Robin Hood Public House0.9 km
- The Morley Club0.6 km
- Tyneside Club0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd1.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheringham0.6 km
- West Runton2.6 km
- Cromer5.8 km
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Postcode Profile: NR268AN · Data under Open Government Licence