NR26 8BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Vincent Road, 0.3km from Sheringham in Sheringham. Administratively it sits within Sheringham North ward and the North Norfolk constituency.
For families considering a move, NR26 8BW represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £555k.
Census 2021 statistics for NR26 8BW are sourced from Output Area E00136110 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VINCENT ROAD, NR26 8BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VINCENT ROAD, NR26 8BW.
203
52
£ 40,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NR26 8BW combines high owner-occupation (64%), strong property values (£555k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR26 8BW. The average age is 51.5. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 555,000
6 sales · Mean £ 562,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR26 8BW has low crime rates — 33 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
28 nearby- Cromer Road Convenience Store0.6 km
- Break0.7 km
- Sheringham Service Station0.9 km
- Starlings of Sheringham Ltd0.3 km
- Aloha0.2 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Ashbourne House0.3 km
- Hooray Henries Boutique B&B0.6 km
- Mount Lavinia Travell Lodge0.6 km
- B&B @ No 20.5 km
- Bayleaf Guest House0.6 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Priory Maze Cafe0.9 km
- Jolly Tar Restaurant0.5 km
- Mulberry Cafe0.5 km
- Streat Boss0.5 km
- Burlington Berties Boutique Hotel0.7 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Guac & Mole0.4 km
- Lotus House0.5 km
- Seafare Fish & Chips0.4 km
- The Lunch Box0.3 km
- Golden Bowl Chinese0.1 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Robin Hood Public House0.4 km
- The Crown0.2 km
- The Lobster0.2 km
- The Morley Club0.6 km
- Tyneside Club0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd0.3 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheringham0.6 km
- West Runton2.3 km
- Cromer5.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NR268BW · Data under Open Government Licence