NR27 Postcode District
NR27 is the Postcode District for Cromer in Norfolk
The NR27 postcode district is located in the NR Norwich postal area, NR27 has a population of 11,647 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 10.02 square miles (25.96 square kilometres or 6,415.05 acres).
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District overview
In the NR27 postcode district in Norfolk, the primary settlement is Cromer. Other significant settlements include Northrepps, Overstrand, and Sidestrand. The most significant post town is Cromer. The county is Norfolk in England.
There are 3 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector NR27 0, covers Cromer and Overstrand and Northrepps in Norfolk.
The sector NR27 7 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The sector NR27 9, covers Cromer and West Runton and East Runton in Norfolk.
The post town for this district is CROMER.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the North Norfolk District area with a total of 400 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sheringham | 4.44 | WNW |
| North Walsham | 7.33 | SSE |
| Aylsham | 8.61 | SSW |
| Holt | 9.07 | W |
| Stalham | 13.21 | SE |
| Reepham | 13.37 | SW |
| Wells-next-the-Sea | 19.18 | W |
| Norwich | 19.79 | S |
| Fakenham | 20.09 | WSW |
| Dereham | 22.24 | SW |
| Wymondham | 25.18 | SSW |
| Caister-on-Sea | 25.58 | SE |
| Hingham | 26.86 | SSW |
| Loddon | 27.25 | SSE |
| Great Yarmouth | 27.60 | SE |
| Gorleston-on-Sea | 29.76 | SE |
| Attleborough | 30.16 | SSW |
| Watton | 31.16 | SW |
| Swaffham | 31.78 | SW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 385
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CROMER | CROMER | NR27 9 | 125 |
| CROMER | CROMER | NR27 0 | 114 |
| Overstrand | CROMER | NR27 0 | 31 |
| West Runton | CROMER | NR27 9 | 31 |
| East Runton | CROMER | NR27 9 | 28 |
| Northrepps | CROMER | NR27 0 | 23 |
| Sidestrand | CROMER | NR27 0 | 9 |
| Northrepps | CROMER | NR27 9 | 6 |
| Beeston Regis | CROMER | NR27 9 | 4 |
| Northrepps | CROMER | NR27 0 | 3 |
| CROMER | CROMER | NR27 0 | 3 |
| Northrepps | CROMER | NR27 0 | 2 |
| Overstrand | CROMER | NR27 0 | 1 |
| Northrepps | CROMER | NR27 9 | 1 |
| Northrepps | CROMER | NR27 9 | 1 |
| West Runton | CROMER | NR27 9 | 1 |
| East Runton | CROMER | NR27 9 | 1 |
| East Runton | CROMER | NR27 9 | 1 |
Street list for NR27
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| CENTRAL ROAD | 83 |
| CORNER STREET | 76 |
| HIGH STREET | 73 |
| HARBORD ROAD | 55 |
| BROADGATE CLOSE | 53 |
| HANS PLACE | 47 |
| WOODCOCK ROAD | 35 |
| VICARAGE ROAD | 33 |
| HIGH STREET A149 | 30 |
| MIDDLEBROOK WAY | 28 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 733 |
| Shoplifting | 214 |
| Public order | 138 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 136 |
| Other theft | 117 |
| Burglary | 40 |
| Drugs | 37 |
| Other crime | 35 |
| Vehicle crime | 26 |
| Possession of weapons | 19 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHURCH STREET | CROMER | 49 | NR27 9ES | View map | |
| GARDEN STREET | CROMER | 22 | NR27 9HN | View map | |
| HAMILTON ROAD | CROMER | 12 | NR27 9HL | View map | |
| HIGH STREET | CROMER | 12 | NR27 9HG | View map | |
| MOUNT STREET | CROMER | 9 | NR27 9DB | View map | |
| PROMENADE | CROMER | 9 | NR27 9HE | View map | |
| WEST STREET | CROMER | 9 | NR27 9HZ | View map | |
| HOLT ROAD | CROMER | 8 | NR27 9ST | View map | |
| OVERSTRAND ROAD | CROMER | 8 | NR27 0AH | View map | |
| PRINCE OF WALES ROAD | CROMER | 8 | NR27 9HS | View map | |
| NEW STREET | CROMER | 7 | NR27 9HP | View map | |
| TUCKER STREET | CROMER | 7 | NR27 9HA | View map | |
| CROMER ROAD | CROMER | WEST RUNTON | 6 | NR27 9AD | View map |
Schools in the district
Suffield Park Infant and Nursery School, Cromer
Phase: Primary
Address:
Mill Road , Cromer
Postcode: NR27 0AD
Headteacher: Mrs Nichola Stewart (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Cromer Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Norwich Road , Cromer
Postcode: NR27 0EX
Headteacher: Mr Whilhelm De Neve (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Cromer Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Norwich Road , Cromer
Postcode: NR27 0EX
Headteacher: Mr John Vincent (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Cromer Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Norwich Road , Cromer
Postcode: NR27 0EX
Headteacher: Mr Whilhelm De Neve (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Northrepps Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Street , Northrepps , Cromer
Postcode: NR27 0LG
Headteacher: Mr John Neenan (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Sidestrand Hall School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Cromer Road , Sidestrand , Cromer
Postcode: NR27 0NH
Headteacher: Ms Shelley Taylor (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Overstrand, the Belfry, Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
23 Cromer Road , Overstrand , Cromer
Postcode: NR27 0NT
Headteacher: Mr Nicholas Read (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Argyll House
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
201 Holt Road , Cromer
Postcode: NR27 9JN
Headteacher: Miss Catrin Rees
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17-19 West Street (dental Surgery) | 17-19 WEST STREET, CROMER, NORFOLK, NR27 9HZ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Corner House Dental Surgery | 24 NORWICH ROAD, CROMER, NORFOLK, NR27 0AX | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cromer Group Practice | MILL ROAD, CROMER, NORFOLK, NR27 0BG | GP PRACTICE | Call 01263 513148 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boots | 54-56 CHURCH STREET, CROMER, NORFOLK, NR27 9HH | PHARMACY | Call 01263 512231 |
| 2 | Cromer Pharmacy | THE PHARMACY, MILL ROAD, CROMER, NR27 0BG | PHARMACY | Call 01263 517777 |
| 3 | Church Street Pharmacy | 51 CHURCH STREET, CROMER, NR27 9HH | PHARMACY | Call 01263 512171 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cromer Eyecare | 20 HIGH STREET, CROMER, NR27 9HG | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Lords Opticians - Cromer | 14 GARDEN STREET, CROMER, NORFOLK, NR27 9HN | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £411,643 | 74 | £428,591 | 79 | £442,749 | 89 | £445,037 | 104 |
| Semi-detached | £339,007 | 21 | £315,033 | 30 | £328,676 | 39 | £329,599 | 53 |
| Terraced | £275,452 | 52 | £267,017 | 52 | £305,651 | 47 | £279,840 | 60 |
| Flats | £191,736 | 52 | £201,892 | 65 | £201,838 | 68 | £209,224 | 86 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Roughton Road
CRS Code: RNR
Operator: LE
Line: Bittern Line
Company: Greater Anglia
Cromer
CRS Code: CMR
Operator: LE
Line: Bittern Line
Company: Greater Anglia
West Runton
CRS Code: WRN
Operator: LE
Line: Bittern Line
Company: Greater Anglia
Accessible motorway junctions
No motorway junctions found for this postcode district.
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| NR27 0 | Cromer Delivery Office |
| NR27 9 | Cromer Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| N | R | 2 | 7 | - | X | X | X |
| N | R | 2 | 7 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| RNLI Henry Blogg Museum | Museums & Art Galleries | Museum and / or Art Gallery | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the NR27 postal code is CROMER followed by Overstrand, and West Runton.
The postcode area has a boundary with The North Sea.
The NR27 Postcode shares a border with NR26 (SHERINGHAM, Beeston Regis, Upper Sheringham) and NR11 (Aylsham, Mundesley, Southrepps).
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