NR5 is a postcode district in Norwich, East of England, covering 620 active and 117 retired postcodes.
The largest share of NR5 (12%) is characterised by a working-class area with settled European families facing economic pressures, alongside an area where many residents are new to the country, mostly renting privately (10%). This mix of 10 distinct neighbourhood types makes NR5 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in NR5 are around £268k, up 5.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NR5 at 296 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 37, NR5 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full NR5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
NR5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NR5 postcode area.
32,079
37
£ 39,800 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NR5 spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £268k. Property prices are trending up 5.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Earlham Nursery School
West Earlham Infant and Nursery School
West Earlham Junior School
Chapel Break Infant School
St Michael's VA Junior School
Ormiston Victory Academy
Costessey Primary School
Norwich Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Brook Hotel (catering)
- Table Table
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Anatoli Social Club
- The Copper Beech
- The Crown
- Fiveways Public House
- Norkie Public House
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- IntoUniversity
- Castle Carvery - Clocktower
- Bannatyne Health Club
- Costa
- Costa Limited
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Food Warehouse
- Aldi
- Roys (Wroxham) Ltd
- East Of England Co-operative Society
- Marks And Spencer
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Happy House
- Happy View
- Istanbul Kebab
- Larkman Fish Bar
- Neptune Fish Bar
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Boots UK Ltd
- Morrisons Daily
- Norwich Food Centre
- Norwich Food Hub
- Norwich Foodbank
- + 21 more
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