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NR27 9AR Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About NR27 9AR: area rating, property, schools and local change
NR27 9AR is a postcode in Cromer Town, North Norfolk, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NR27 9AR, then scores the surrounding small area 45/100 - bottom 31% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NR27 9AR are safety and housing, while property market signals 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 NR27 9AR is based on North Norfolk 003 Census 2021. It covers 7,555 residents, 1,737 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 56, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 60% owner-occupied, 26% privately rented, 13% 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 2/10.
For property prices near NR27 9AR, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NR27 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £200k from 66 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NR27 9AR can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 3 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 NR27 9AR by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NR27 9AR is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 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 NR27 9AR
Is NR27 9AR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 45/100 (bottom 31% 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 NR27 9AR?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NR27 9AR?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NR27 9AR?
LocaleIQ matched NR27 9AR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NR27 9AR?
The latest median sold price is £200k based on 66 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NR27 9AR?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.