Postcode Analysis North Norfolk, East of England

NELSON ROAD, NR26 8BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NELSON ROAD, NR26 8BT.

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Population

226

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

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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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. NR26 8BT's low deprivation rank, 83% ownership, and £515k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £515k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 17.4% year-on-year.

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

NR26 8BT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Nelson Road, 0.6km 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 8BT offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 83% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £515k, up 17.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NR26 8BT are sourced from Output Area E00136115 (shared with 8 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 8BT. The average age is 51.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 490,000

4 sales · Mean £ 466,459

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

NR26 8BT has low crime rates — 16 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 offences20
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft3
Burglary2
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Sheringham Community Primary School

Good504 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • All Saints Beeston Regis Church1.0 km
  • Jolly Tar Restaurant0.7 km
  • Mulberry Cafe0.7 km
  • Streat Boss0.7 km
  • Priory Maze Cafe0.7 km
  • + 36 more
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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Cromer Road Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Starlings of Sheringham Ltd0.5 km
  • Aloha0.5 km
  • Aunty Sam's Cakes0.7 km
  • Bannings' Butchers0.6 km
  • + 22 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Ashbourne House0.0 km
  • Hooray Henries Boutique B&B0.5 km
  • Mount Lavinia Travell Lodge0.5 km
  • Alverstone B&B0.3 km
  • Camberley House0.2 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Robin Hood Public House0.6 km
  • The Crown0.5 km
  • The Lobster0.5 km
  • The Morley Club0.7 km
  • Tyneside Club0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Golden Bowl Chinese0.5 km
  • Just Noodles0.5 km
  • Straits0.6 km
  • Stubby's Pizza0.5 km
  • Zahras0.7 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheringham0.7 km
  • West Runton2.0 km
  • Cromer5.1 km