Is NR6 5AR a safe place to live?

Crime rates in NR6 5AR are higher than average, at 178 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

How much do houses cost in NR6 5AR?

The average property price in NR6 5AR is currently around £293k.

What is the population of NR6 5AR?

The population for the NR6 5AR area is approximately 237 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Broadland, East of England

LOW ROAD, NR6 5AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOW ROAD, NR6 5AR.

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

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Population

237

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR6 5AR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10

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6/10

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4/10

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4/10

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3/10

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7/10

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1/10

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9/10

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1/10

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Area Character

NR6 5AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £293k.

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

NR6 5AR is an active urban area on Low Road, 0.8km from Hellesdon, Lower in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Hellesdon North West ward and the Norwich North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (178 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £293k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR6 5AR are sourced from Output Area E00134788 (shared with 11 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 5AR. The average age is 50.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%

Asian / British Asian2.5%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active

FT: 28%

Unemployed: 2%

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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 295,000

1 sales · Mean £ 295,000

Semi-Detached

£ 292,000

1 sales · Mean £ 292,000

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

Crime rates near NR6 5AR are high at 178 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 offences91

Criminal damage and arson12

Anti-social behaviour5

Other theft2

Public order1

school Local Schools

Hellesdon High School

Good1568 pupils0.7 km

Kinsale Infant School

Good143 pupils0.9 km

Kinsale Junior School

Good254 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby

Woodland Stores Premier0.8 km
DOXI.1.0 km
The Indulgence1.0 km
The Sweet Store1.0 km
Emporium Norwich1.0 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby

Deep Blue0.7 km
Costa Coffee0.9 km
David Lloyd Clubs Norwich1.0 km
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Norwich5.0 km
Salhouse9.9 km
Brundall Gardens12.1 km