NR6 5BY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Drayton Wood Road, 0.7km from Hellesdon in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Hellesdon North West ward and the Norwich North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £252k, down 21.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NR6 5BY are sourced from Output Area E00134799 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DRAYTON WOOD ROAD, NR6 5BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAYTON WOOD ROAD, NR6 5BY.
310
52
£ 39,700 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR6 5BY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NR6 5BY — age 52, 90% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £252k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 21.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR6 5BY. The average age is 52.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 238,500
10 sales · Mean £ 225,700
Detached
£ 247,500
7 sales · Mean £ 276,635
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR6 5BY has low crime rates — 18 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.
school Local Schools
Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School
Hellesdon High School
Kinsale Infant School
Kinsale Junior School
Firside Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- A B Newsagents (Premier Convenience)0.9 km
- Fresh Fruity - Greengrocer0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
- Toombs Butchers Ltd0.5 km
- Cards `N' Things1.0 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Bull0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- East Of England Co-Op0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Chung Hing Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Rominos Pizza Kebab And Fish0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Deep Blue0.6 km
- Hellesdon Community CafÉ0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich5.9 km
- Salhouse9.7 km
- Hoveton & Wroxham12.0 km
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Postcode Profile: NR65BY · Data under Open Government Licence