Postcode Analysis North Norfolk, East of England

WOODHOUSE CLOSE, NR26 8AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODHOUSE CLOSE, NR26 8AX.

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Population

367

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR26 8AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

NR26 8AX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £271k, 64% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £271k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 8.1% year-on-year.

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

NR26 8AX is a sought-after residential area on Woodhouse Close, 1.0km from Sheringham in Sheringham. Administratively it sits within Sheringham South ward and the North Norfolk constituency.

For serious buyers, NR26 8AX is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 64% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £271k, up 8.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NR26 8AX are sourced from Output Area E00136135 (shared with 7 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 NR26 8AX. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 236,000

7 sales · Mean £ 240,142

Detached

£ 260,500

2 sales · Mean £ 260,500

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

NR26 8AX has low crime rates — 11 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.

Violence and sexual offences16
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Other crime1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Sheringham Woodfields School

Outstanding145 pupils0.4 km
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Sheringham High School

Good702 pupils0.4 km
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Sheringham Community Primary School

Good504 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Break0.7 km
  • Sheringham Service Station0.4 km
  • Aunty Sam's Cakes0.9 km
  • Bannings' Butchers0.9 km
  • Barneys News0.9 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • B&B @ No 20.8 km
  • Bayleaf Guest House0.7 km
  • Cherry Tree Lodge B&B0.8 km
  • Highfield House0.6 km
  • Holway House B&B0.7 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Burlington Berties Boutique Hotel0.7 km
  • Labone Indian Cuisine0.7 km
  • Life Church0.7 km
  • Sheringham Golf Club0.4 km
  • Sheringham Masonic Centre0.7 km
  • + 24 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Guac & Mole1.0 km
  • Lotus House0.8 km
  • Seafare Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • The Lunch Box1.0 km
  • Straits1.0 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Robin Hood Public House0.9 km
  • The Morley Club0.9 km
  • Tyneside Club0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd1.0 km
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheringham0.8 km
  • West Runton3.3 km
  • Cromer6.5 km