Postcode Analysis North Norfolk, East of England

GARDEN CLOSE, NR28 0AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARDEN CLOSE, NR28 0AY.

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Population

206

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Avg Age

66

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NR28 0AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

NR28 0AY is a settled retirement community — average age 66, 74% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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

NR28 0AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Garden Close, 0.4km from North Walsham in North Walsham. Administratively it sits within North Walsham West ward and the North Norfolk constituency.

For families considering a move, NR28 0AY represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 66 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR28 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00136039 (shared with 10 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 NR28 0AY. The average age is 65.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 250,000

3 sales · Mean £ 251,966

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

NR28 0AY has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences80
Shoplifting39
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson14
Public order13

school Local Schools

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North Walsham Infant School

Good199 pupils0.6 km
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North Walsham Junior School

Good303 pupils0.6 km
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North Walsham High School

Requires Improvement562 pupils1.2 km
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Millfield Primary School

Good292 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Happisburgh Road Stores0.8 km
  • McColls0.4 km
  • Papworth Farms0.4 km
  • QD Stores0.5 km
  • The Dutch Oven (Christophers)0.4 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Beechwood Hotel0.4 km
  • Chimneys Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Black Swan0.5 km
  • Club KA0.5 km
  • Hop Inn0.4 km
  • Kings Arms Hotel0.5 km
  • Market Tavern0.4 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Al Haqqs0.3 km
  • Chubby Panda0.4 km
  • Coffeesmiths0.4 km
  • Jade Garden0.7 km
  • Labone Indian Cuisine0.3 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.6 km
  • Sainsburys0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • 7 & Eleven0.4 km
  • Charcoal Grill0.3 km
  • Great Wall0.5 km
  • Lam's Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • North Kebab House0.4 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • North Walsham0.9 km
  • Gunton5.2 km
  • Worstead5.5 km