906TOTAL POPULATION
432HOUSEHOLDS
3.8%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£36,400AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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NR22 POSTCODE REGION

Norwich (NR22)

The NR22 postcode area is located in the Norwich postcode town region, within the county of Norfolk, and contains a total of 72 individual postcodes.

There are 5 electoral wards in the NR22 postcode area, including Attleborough, Beccles, Bungay, Cromer, Dereham, Fakenham, Great Yarmouth, Holt, Lowestoft, Melton Constable, North Walsham, Norwich, Sheringham, Walsingham, Wells-Next-The-Sea, Wymondham which come under the local authority of the North Norfolk Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 16% of people in NR22 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of NR22 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


NR22 is a postcode district located in the North Norfolk district of England in the UK. It covers the main towns and villages of Walsingham, Fakenham, Erpingham, Aylsham, Reepham, Cromer and Holt.

The NR22 postcode area also encompasses some of the smaller outlying hamlets and other small villages, such as Tunstead, Edingthorpe, Thurning, Metton, Briston, Bacton, Southrepps, Heydon and Brampton.

The district also includes the National Trust owned Blickling and Felbrigg Hall estates as well as many other areas of outstanding natural beauty, reservoirs, and waterways.

The NR22 postcode region is well-known for its rural beauty and the county's international reputation for wildlife and bird reserves, such as Blakeney point and the nearby Broads National Park. Additionally, there are several National Cycle Routes which go through the NR22 postcode area.

Some of the main services available in the NR22 postcode district are schools, supermarkets, banks, GP surgeries, dentists and most other essential services such as petrol stations and post-offices. Norfolk Constabulary also cover the area.

The area enjoys numerous transport links, both by road and rail. The Aylsham bypass, which opened in 2007, improves the transport links and allows for the rapid passage of goods and people to and from the local area. The strategic rail connection between Norwich, Sheringham and Cromer also serves the region.

In addition to its many attractions, the NR22 area also attracts many visitors to its lively towns and villages. There are a host of dining options, including traditional pubs, local eateries, markets, shops and a farmers market. The NR22 district also pride themselves on their many festivals and cultural events.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 93%WORKING
  • 7%UNEMPLOYED

7% of people in NR22 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 16%AB
  • 55%C2/C2
  • 30%DE

According to census records, 16% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 96%WHITE
  • 4%NON-WHITE

96% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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NR22Norfolk

Norfolk

The county of Norfolk

NR22 is located in the county of Norfolk, in England.

Norfolk has a total population of 892,900, making it the 25th largest county in the UK.

Norfolk has a total area of 2080 square miles, and a population density of 165 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Norfolk Postal Town Map
Outward CodeNR22
Postal TownNorwich
MSOA NameNorth Norfolk 009
LSOA NameNorth Norfolk 009B
CountyNorfolk
RegionNorfolk
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityNorth Norfolk
Area ClassificationMainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%)

NR22 Electoral Wards

The postal region of NR22, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Copy's Green
Egmere
Great Walsingham
Houghton St Giles
Little Walsingham
Wighton
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