NR6 5AH is a mixed residential area located 0.8km from Lower Hellesdon in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Hellesdon North West ward and the Norwich North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for NR6 5AH are sourced from Output Area E00134787 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NR6 5AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR6 5AH.
402
43
£ 39,700 /yr
48%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NR6 5AH spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR6 5AH. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NR6 5AH is moderate at 62 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hellesdon High School
Kinsale Infant School
Kinsale Junior School
Heather Avenue Infant School
Mile Cross Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Bowers Premier Supermarket0.9 km
- Emporium Norwich1.0 km
- Sweetbriar Service Station0.7 km
- Wickes0.8 km
- Bakeaway0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- David Lloyd Clubs Norwich0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
- Burger King0.7 km
- High Altitude0.8 km
- Deep Blue0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Subway0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Mercure Norwich0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Cheerful Links0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich4.7 km
- Salhouse9.4 km
- Brundall Gardens11.6 km
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Postcode Profile: NR65AH · Data under Open Government Licence