Is NR6 5AN a safe place to live?

Yes, NR6 5AN is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 16 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in NR6 5AN?

The average property price in NR6 5AN is currently around £200k.

What is the population of NR6 5AN?

The population for the NR6 5AN area is approximately 380 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Norwich, East of England

HELLESDON MILL LANE, NR6 5AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HELLESDON MILL LANE, NR6 5AN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

380

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 38,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10

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5/10

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6/10

workEmployment

8/10

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6/10

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5/10

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1/10

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6/10

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2/10

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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 44, NR6 5AN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR6 5AN is a safe, established residential area on Hellesdon Mill Lane, 0.2km from Hellesdon, Lower in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Wensum ward and the Norwich South constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR6 5AN are sourced from Output Area E00136649 (shared with 19 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 NR6 5AN. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.5%

Asian / British Asian5.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 35%

Unemployed: 1%

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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 200,000

2 sales · Mean £ 200,000

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

NR6 5AN has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences8

Criminal damage and arson3

Anti-social behaviour2

Other crime2

Burglary2

school Local Schools

Valley Primary Academy

Requires Improvement158 pupils0.8 km

Norwich Primary Academy

Good303 pupils1.2 km

Earlham Nursery School

Good87 pupils1.2 km

Henderson Green Primary School

Good192 pupils1.5 km

Hellesdon High School

Good1568 pupils1.5 km

Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding186 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby

David Lloyd Clubs Norwich1.0 km
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
NVCS0.6 km
Seasons @ Briar Chemicals0.6 km
Drayton Building Services Ltd0.9 km
+ 2 more

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby

Emporium Norwich0.2 km
Sweetbriar Service Station0.8 km
Al Amin1.0 km
DOXI.0.2 km
The Indulgence0.7 km
+ 6 more

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby

Fat Pizza0.9 km
New Wok1.0 km
Istanbul Kebab0.9 km

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Supermarkets

1 nearby

East Of England Co-operative Society1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Norwich4.5 km
Salhouse10.1 km
Brundall Gardens11.8 km