Postcode Analysis North Norfolk, East of England

NELSON ROAD, NR26 8BU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

271

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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 8BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NR26 8BU combines high owner-occupation (68%), strong property values (£575k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 13.0% year-on-year.

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

NR26 8BU is a safe, established residential area on Nelson Road, 0.7km from Sheringham in Sheringham. Administratively it sits within Sheringham South ward and the North Norfolk constituency.

For families considering a move, NR26 8BU represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £575k, down 13.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NR26 8BU are sourced from Output Area E00136117 (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 8BU. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 584,500

6 sales · Mean £ 586,500

Terraced

£ 387,500

2 sales · Mean £ 387,500

Semi-Detached

£ 305,000

1 sales · Mean £ 305,000

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

NR26 8BU has low crime rates — 12 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 offences13
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary2
Other theft2
Public order1

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 Church0.9 km
  • Jolly Tar Restaurant0.7 km
  • Mulberry Cafe0.7 km
  • Streat Boss0.7 km
  • Priory Maze Cafe0.6 km
  • + 36 more
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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Cromer Road Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Starlings of Sheringham Ltd0.6 km
  • Aloha0.7 km
  • Aunty Sam's Cakes0.8 km
  • Bannings' Butchers0.7 km
  • + 21 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Ashbourne House0.2 km
  • Hooray Henries Boutique B&B0.4 km
  • Mount Lavinia Travell Lodge0.4 km
  • Alverstone B&B0.4 km
  • Camberley House0.4 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Robin Hood Public House0.7 km
  • The Crown0.6 km
  • The Lobster0.6 km
  • The Morley Club0.8 km
  • Tyneside Club0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Golden Bowl Chinese0.6 km
  • Just Noodles0.7 km
  • Straits0.7 km
  • Stubby's Pizza0.6 km
  • Zahras0.8 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheringham0.8 km
  • West Runton1.8 km
  • Cromer5.0 km