NR26 area guide
Who lives in NR26, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Council
- North Norfolk
- Region
- East of England
- Population
- 11,554 (2024)
NR26Postcode district · Sheringham
What NR26 is like
The NR26 postcode district in North Norfolk covers 294 live postcodes and is home to about 11,554 people in 5,538 households. 71.2% of households own their home, 18.1% rent privately and 10.1% are in social housing. The largest age group is 70–74, and 42.4% of adults are in work. On deprivation, it sits near the middle of the scale for England. Higher-harm crime is well below the England and Wales average. Homes in NR26 sold for a median of £332,500 over the year to August 2026.
How NR26 compares
Headline figures for NR26, set against England as a whole.
Around the middle. Scored from 1 (most deprived in England) to 10 (least deprived).
Around the middle: 18.0 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.
Average annual income before tax, higher than 33% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.
Worth knowing before you invest
Where NR26 differs most from the national average.
- 01An older population
38% of residents are 65 or over, against 18.4% across England.
- 02Well connectedPositive
3 stations within a mile and 26 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.
- 03Well-rated schoolsPositive
100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
- 04Mostly owner-occupied
71.2% of households own their home, against 61.3% across England.
NR26 FAQs
01Is NR26 a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in NR26?The median sale price over the last year was £332,500.
The median sale price over the last year was £332,500.
03Is NR26 safe?How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
04Who lives in NR26?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers NR26?The local authority for NR26 is North Norfolk.
The local authority for NR26 is North Norfolk.
06How well connected is NR26?Connectivity scores 8.5 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 8.5 out of 10.
Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.