Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

OLIVE ROAD, NR5 0AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLIVE ROAD, NR5 0AW.

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Population

266

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NR5 0AW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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2/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

NR5 0AW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR5 0AW is a sought-after residential area on Olive Road, 0.7km from Hellesdon, Lower in Norwich. Administratively it sits within New Costessey ward and the Norwich South constituency.

For families considering a move, NR5 0AW represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £167k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for NR5 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00136907 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR5 0AW. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 100,000

3 sales · Mean £ 101,666

Detached

£ 256,500

4 sales · Mean £ 269,250

Semi-Detached

£ 220,000

1 sales · Mean £ 220,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NR5 0AW has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences22
Shoplifting20
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Valley Primary Academy

Requires Improvement158 pupils0.6 km
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Norwich Primary Academy

Good303 pupils1.1 km
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Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding186 pupils1.1 km
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Earlham Nursery School

Good87 pupils1.2 km
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Costessey Primary School

Good603 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Cherry Tree0.7 km
  • The Crown0.5 km
  • Anatoli Social Club0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Subway At BP Oval Service Station0.8 km
  • Peking House1.0 km
  • Trawlers Fish And Chips1.0 km
  • Bite Into0.5 km
  • New Wok0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
  • Emporium Norwich0.7 km
  • DOXI.0.7 km
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km
  • The Village Shop0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • East Of England Co-operative Society0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich5.0 km
  • Salhouse10.7 km
  • Brundall Gardens12.3 km