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Postcode · Sheringham

Who lives in NR26 8EA

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in NR26 8EA, set against England as a whole.

Neighbourhood
Sheringham
Council
North Norfolk
Region
East of England
Neighbourhood population
1,651 (2024)
Population

Who lives in NR26 8EA

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around NR26 8EA (Sheringham) (about 1,651 residents).

Residents
1,651
2024 estimate
Households
918
Census
Median age
60
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
8% / 41%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 70–74, at 10% of residents. 11% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 41.3% are 65 or over, more than double the England figure of 18.4%.

NR26 8EAEngland
0%
2%
5%
8%
10%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

51.3% of residents are female and 48.7% male.

NR26 8EA
51%
49%
England
  • Female51.3%51%
  • Male48.7%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

41.2% of adults in the NR26 8EA area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 29.1% have never married.

NR26 8EAEngland
Married or civil partnership41.2%44.7%
Never married29.1%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved13.4%9.1%
Separated2.5%2.2%
Widowed13.7%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

72.9% of residents in the NR26 8EA area describe their health as good or very good, below the England average of 82.2%.

NR26 8EA
35%
38%
21%
England
  • Very good34.9%48.5%
  • Good38%33.7%
  • Fair20.5%12.7%
  • Bad4.8%4%
  • Very bad1.8%1.2%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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