NR27 (Cromer) in Norfolk has demonstrated modest performance metrics over the past five years. Property prices grew at a compound annual rate of 0.9%, significantly lagging national averages, whilst rental growth accelerated to 4.9% annually, suggesting stronger income returns than capital appreciation. The district recorded negligible population growth of 0.1% over the same period, indicating demographic stagnation. With a trajectory score of 43.2 out of 100 placing it in the 15th percentile nationally, NR27 occupies the average performance band. The area remains in a latent gentrification stage, meaning early-stage urban regeneration characteristics are present but not yet established. These metrics indicate a coastal market characterised by rental yield potential rather than rapid property value escalation.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.3% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.9% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.1% per year
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What's changing in Cromer · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.3 points this month to 42/100, driven mainly by safety.
49 planning applications submitted in NR27 over the last six months, including 1 new build residential scheme, 3 change of use, 1 demolition.
- Erection of a detached three-bedroom self-build dwellingJun 2026 · pending
- Demolition of garden building and creation of parking area in rear gardenApr 2026 · pending
- Discharge of conditions 4 (hanging tile sample), 5 (details of windows), 6 (biodiversity enhancements) & 7 (notification of commencement) of planning permission PF/24/2613 (Conversion of first and second floors and roofspace with addition of dormers to front and rear and second floor rear extension to form 3 flats; change of use of ground floor from shop (Class E) to a mixed use for cycle maintenance, repairs and sales with associated light refreshment area. Other external alterations)Mar 2026 · pending
Cromer (NR27) common questions
Is Cromer up and coming?
Cromer (NR27) has a trajectory score of 42/100 (Average), placing it in the top 89% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 1.0 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Cromer safe?
Cromer has a safety score of 45/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Cromer?
The average property price in Cromer (NR27) is £257k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.3% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Cromer?
The median monthly rent in Cromer (NR27) is £841 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Cromer?
Neighbouring postcode districts include North Walsham (NR28), Bungay (NR35), Norwich (NR11), Norwich (NR5), Holt (NR25). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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