Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

VALLEY ROAD, NR5 0BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALLEY ROAD, NR5 0BH.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR5 0BH 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.

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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NR5 0BH spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 6.9% year-on-year.

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

NR5 0BH is a sought-after residential area on Valley Road, 0.9km from New Costessey in Norwich. Administratively it sits within New Costessey ward and the Norwich South constituency.

For families considering a move, NR5 0BH represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 54 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £251k, down 6.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NR5 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00136910 (shared with 6 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 0BH. The average age is 53.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 260,000

3 sales · Mean £ 257,333

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

NR5 0BH has low crime rates — 21 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 offences32
Shoplifting21
Public order8
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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Valley Primary Academy

Requires Improvement158 pupils0.6 km
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Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding186 pupils0.9 km
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Norwich Primary Academy

Good303 pupils1.2 km
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Costessey Primary School

Good603 pupils1.2 km
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Earlham Nursery School

Good87 pupils1.3 km
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Ormiston Victory Academy

Outstanding1266 pupils1.5 km
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St Michael's VA Junior School

Good394 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Cloverhill News1.0 km
  • The Village Shop0.5 km
  • Kwik Save0.9 km
  • Premier Knowland Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Easters Bakery Ltd0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Cherry Tree0.6 km
  • The Crown0.2 km
  • Anatoli Social Club0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Society Alive Food Hive1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Subway At BP Oval Service Station0.6 km
  • Bite Into0.2 km
  • New Wok0.2 km
  • Bacon \& Burger0.7 km
  • Larkman Fish Bar0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • East Of England Co-operative Society0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich5.2 km
  • Salhouse11.0 km
  • Wymondham12.1 km