NR29 4HJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beach Road, 0.2km from Hemsby in Hemsby. Administratively it sits within East Flegg ward and the Great Yarmouth constituency.
For serious buyers, NR29 4HJ is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £437k, up 56.5% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NR29 4HJ are sourced from Output Area E00135197 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEACH ROAD, NR29 4HJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEACH ROAD, NR29 4HJ.
432
50
£ 38,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR29 4HJ 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NR29 4HJ spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. £437k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 56.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR29 4HJ. The average age is 49.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 325,000
13 sales · Mean £ 387,650
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 200,000
Terraced
£ 198,000
1 sales · Mean £ 198,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR29 4HJ has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hemsby Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Allens Butchers0.4 km
- Hemsby Community Fridge0.3 km
- Long Beach Stores0.8 km
- The Co-op0.2 km
- Jan's Mini Mart0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Long Beach Caravan Park including Dolphin Club0.8 km
- Bermuda Club0.6 km
- Club Belle Aire0.7 km
- Hemsby Sports & Social Club0.6 km
- MB Funhouse0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Beach Cafe0.0 km
- Quarterdeck Restaurant Posh Plaice0.7 km
- Kiah Homebakes0.3 km
- Carousel Amusements0.6 km
- Hollywood Diner0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Hong Kong Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Benny's & Jack's0.7 km
- Jack's Seafood Stall0.7 km
- The Pit Stop0.7 km
- China Boy0.9 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Great Yarmouth9.6 km
- Acle12.3 km
- Berney Arms12.7 km
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Postcode Profile: NR294HJ · Data under Open Government Licence