Postcode report
Is NR10 5SJ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About NR10 5SJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
NR10 5SJ is a postcode in Buxton, Broadland, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NR10 5SJ, then scores the surrounding small area 72/100 - top 15% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NR10 5SJ are safety and health, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NR10 5SJ is based on Broadland 003 Census 2021. It covers 5,498 residents, 133 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 50, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 73% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 10% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near NR10 5SJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NR10 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £247k from 48 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NR10 5SJ can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NR10 5SJ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NR10 5SJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NR10 5SJ
Is NR10 5SJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 72/100 (top 15% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NR10 5SJ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NR10 5SJ?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NR10 5SJ?
LocaleIQ matched NR10 5SJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NR10 5SJ?
The latest median sold price is £247k based on 48 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NR10 5SJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.