NR6 5BZ 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 mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k, down 5.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NR6 5BZ are sourced from Output Area E00134794 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DRAYTON WOOD ROAD, NR6 5BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAYTON WOOD ROAD, NR6 5BZ.
258
51
£ 39,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR6 5BZ 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 5BZ — age 51, 88% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £275k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 5.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR6 5BZ. The average age is 51.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 246,500
14 sales · Mean £ 260,142
Detached
£ 277,000
1 sales · Mean £ 277,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR6 5BZ has low crime rates — 10 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- P & S News0.2 km
- A B Newsagents (Premier Convenience)0.8 km
- Fresh Fruity - Greengrocer0.2 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- Toombs Butchers Ltd0.2 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Hellesdon Community CafÉ0.6 km
- Deep Blue0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Canvas Pizza Dyop Ltd0.9 km
- Marinara Kebab & Pizza House1.0 km
- Rominos Pizza Kebab And Fish0.2 km
- Seasons Catering0.9 km
- Barretts Fish & Chip Shop1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Bull0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- East Of England Co-Op0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich5.9 km
- Salhouse9.4 km
- Hoveton & Wroxham11.7 km
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Postcode Profile: NR65BZ · Data under Open Government Licence