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.
NELSON ROAD, NR26 8BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NELSON ROAD, NR26 8BU.
271
47
£ 40,000 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR26 8BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Sheringham Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: NR268BU · Data under Open Government Licence