Postcode Analysis North Norfolk, East of England

LAWSON WAY, NR26 8BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAWSON WAY, NR26 8BY.

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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 8BY 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

NR26 8BY is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

NR26 8BY is a safe, established residential area on Lawson Way, 0.6km from Beeston Regis in Sheringham. Administratively it sits within Sheringham South ward and the North Norfolk constituency.

For families considering a move, NR26 8BY represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR26 8BY 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 8BY. 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

Terraced

£ 270,000

6 sales · Mean £ 247,416

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

NR26 8BY has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • All Saints Beeston Regis Church0.7 km
  • Jolly Tar Restaurant0.9 km
  • Mulberry Cafe0.9 km
  • Streat Boss0.9 km
  • Priory Maze Cafe0.4 km
  • + 31 more
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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Cromer Road Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Starlings of Sheringham Ltd0.8 km
  • Aloha0.8 km
  • Aunty Sam's Cakes0.9 km
  • Bannings' Butchers0.9 km
  • + 21 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Ashbourne House0.4 km
  • Hooray Henries Boutique B&B0.4 km
  • Mount Lavinia Travell Lodge0.4 km
  • Alverstone B&B0.5 km
  • Camberley House0.5 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Robin Hood Public House0.9 km
  • The Crown0.8 km
  • The Lobster0.8 km
  • The Morley Club0.9 km
  • Tyneside Club0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Golden Bowl Chinese0.8 km
  • Just Noodles0.8 km
  • Straits0.9 km
  • Stubby's Pizza0.8 km
  • Zahras0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheringham0.9 km
  • West Runton1.6 km
  • Cromer4.8 km