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.
OLIVE ROAD, NR5 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLIVE ROAD, NR5 0AW.
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48
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49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Valley Primary Academy
Norwich Primary Academy
Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School
Earlham Nursery School
Costessey Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Cherry Tree0.7 km
- The Crown0.5 km
- Anatoli Social Club0.9 km
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: NR50AW · Data under Open Government Licence