NR5 0AB is a sought-after residential area on Upper Stafford Avenue, 1.0km from New Costessey in Norwich. Administratively it sits within New Costessey ward and the Norwich South constituency.
For serious buyers, NR5 0AB is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £438k.
Census 2021 statistics for NR5 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00136911 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPPER STAFFORD AVENUE, NR5 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER STAFFORD AVENUE, NR5 0AB.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR5 0AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NR5 0AB — age 48, 88% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £438k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR5 0AB. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 265,000
5 sales · Mean £ 301,100
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NR5 0AB is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Costessey Primary School
Ormiston Victory Academy
Chapel Break Infant School
St Michael's VA Junior School
Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Orchard Rooms Luncheon Club0.2 km
- RS3FIT0.5 km
- The Bistro @ Kettle Foods0.7 km
- Country Kitchen Foods Ltd @ Grays Fair Court0.2 km
- Castle Carvery - Clocktower0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The FDC0.6 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Longwater Farm0.3 km
- Stafford Stores & Post Office0.1 km
- The Village Shop0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Avenue Fish, Chicken & Pizza Place0.0 km
- China China0.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group - Petrol Wayside0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich6.5 km
- Wymondham11.4 km
- Salhouse12.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NR50AB · Data under Open Government Licence