Hooks Hill Road is in Sheringham and in North Norfolk district. NR26 8NJ is located in the Sheringham South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hooks Hill Road, Sheringham, NR26 8NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR26 8HL, NR26 8HR, NR26 8HJ, NR26 8HD, NR26 8HW, NR26 8HP, NR26 8QW, NR26 8HN, NR26 8JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR26 8NJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 48.8% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 50.2% | 51.2% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NR26 8NJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 13.7% | 17.6% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -20.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.9% | 60.5% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 16.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 6.7% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 14.6% | 12.2% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.8% | 37.4% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -11.0% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 35.8% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 21.1% | 20.5% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 7.8% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 13.4% | -7.1% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 12.1% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 15.5% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 14.2% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.5% | 33.1% | -6.4% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.4% | 98.8% | 2.4% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
In this area, 92.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.6% | 92.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 92.2% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.6% | 37.2% | -6.6% |
| Christian | 60% | 46.2% | 13.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hooks Hill Road was 8.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.0% lower than the Sheringham North average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Hooks Hill Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Sheringham North and the 17th lowest crime rate of 373 local areas in North Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 2 Hooks Hill Road, Sheringham, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2022-08-12 | £147,372 |
| Flat 2A 2 Hooks Hill Road, Sheringham, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2021-09-24 | £187,999 |
| Flat 2 2 Hooks Hill Road, Sheringham, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,500 | 2018-08-10 | £160,144 |
| 4 Hooks Hill Road, Sheringham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2017-05-31 | £777,575 |
| 1A Hooks Hill Road, Sheringham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2016-11-11 | £567,857 |
NR26 8NJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in NR26 8NJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 55% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 130 |
| Full-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheringham Community Primary School Cooper Road , Off Holway Road NR26 8UH | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gresham Village School Cromer Road , Gresham NR11 8RF | 3out of 4 | 5,130 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheringham High School Holt Road , NR26 8ND | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheringham Woodfields School Holt Road , NR26 8ND | 4out of 4 | 764 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeston Hall School West Runton , Cromer NR27 9NQ | - not rated | 2,139 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School Aylmerton Hall , Holt Road NR11 8QA | - not rated | 2,818 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheringham Masonic Centre | 36 Cromer Road, Sheringham | 189 yd | |
| Labone Indian Cuisine | 40 Cromer Road, Sheringham | 189 yd | |
| Life Church | Cromer Road, Sheringham | 206 yd | |
| North Norfolk Railway Station Buffet | North Norfolk Railway, Station Approach | 361 yd | |
| The Quarter Deck | 8 Station Approach, Sheringham | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Morley Club | 48 Cromer Road, Sheringham | 298 yd | |
| Val and Dave's Kitchen | Tyneside Social Club, 95 Station Road | 311 yd | |
| The Robin Hood | 15 Station Road, Sheringham | 543 yd | |
| The Sheringham Trawler | 50 High Street, Sheringham | 642 yd | |
| The Two Lifeboats | The Two Lifeboats, 2 High Street | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus House | Lotus House, 10 Station Approach | 353 yd | |
| Zahras | 8A Station Approach, Sheringham | 361 yd | |
| Seafare Fish & Chips | Seafare, 25 Church Street | 509 yd | |
| The Lunch Box | 44 High Street, Sheringham | 642 yd | |
| Straits | 32A High Street, Sheringham | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Cromer Road, Sheringham | 298 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | 40 High Street, Sheringham | 642 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sheringham Golf Club SHERINGHAM GOLF CLUB SHERINGHAM GOLF CLUB SWEET BRIAR LANE | golf | 734 yd |
| Sheringham High School HOLT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Splash Leisure And Fitness Centre WEYBOURNE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 769 yd |
| Sheringham Recreation Ground WEYBOURNE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 803 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 55.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 63.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 63.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.