NR29 5BY is a safe, established residential area on Elderbush Lane, 1.0km from Sharp Street in North Norfolk. Administratively it sits within Stalham ward and the North Norfolk constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 75% 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.
Census 2021 statistics for NR29 5BY are sourced from Output Area E00136195 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELDERBUSH LANE, NR29 5BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELDERBUSH LANE, NR29 5BY.
275
45
£ 40,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NR29 5BY — age 45, 75% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR29 5BY. The average age is 45.4. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
NR29 5BY has low crime rates — 10 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
Catfield Voluntary Controlled CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Poppyland Furniture Rescue and Crafts0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hoveton & Wroxham9.1 km
- Acle10.6 km
- Worstead10.6 km
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Postcode Profile: NR295BY · Data under Open Government Licence