Postcode Analysis Broadland, East of England

MARGARET CLOSE, NR6 5BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARGARET CLOSE, NR6 5BS.

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Population

402

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NR6 5BS spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 10.7% year-on-year.

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

NR6 5BS is a safe, established residential area on Margaret Close, 0.7km from Hellesdon in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Hellesdon North West ward and the Norwich North constituency.

For families considering a move, NR6 5BS represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 77% 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 £270k, down 10.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NR6 5BS are sourced from Output Area E00134787 (shared with 21 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 5BS. 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

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 257,500

9 sales · Mean £ 257,444

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

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

Violence and sexual offences27
Other theft7
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Hellesdon High School

Good1568 pupils0.7 km
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Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding214 pupils0.9 km
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Kinsale Infant School

Good143 pupils0.9 km
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Kinsale Junior School

Good254 pupils0.9 km
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Firside Junior School

Good358 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • A B Newsagents (Premier Convenience)1.0 km
  • Fresh Fruity - Greengrocer0.7 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Toombs Butchers Ltd0.7 km
  • Woodland Stores Premier0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Bull1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • East Of England Co-Op1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Chung Hing Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Rominos Pizza Kebab And Fish0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Deep Blue0.4 km
  • Hellesdon Community CafÉ0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich5.8 km
  • Salhouse9.8 km
  • Hoveton & Wroxham12.1 km