Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

OVAL ROAD, NR5 0DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OVAL ROAD, NR5 0DF.

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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 0DF 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

NR5 0DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

NR5 0DF is a well-regarded residential area on Oval Road, 0.8km from North Earlham in Norwich. Administratively it sits within New Costessey ward and the Norwich South constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £235k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR5 0DF 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 0DF. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 216,250

8 sales · Mean £ 213,947

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

Crime around NR5 0DF is moderate at 61 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences98
Anti-social behaviour34
Shoplifting24
Criminal damage and arson23
Public order16

school Local Schools

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Valley Primary Academy

Requires Improvement158 pupils0.3 km
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Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding186 pupils0.8 km
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Norwich Primary Academy

Good303 pupils0.9 km
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Earlham Nursery School

Good87 pupils1.0 km
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Costessey Primary School

Good603 pupils1.4 km
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Henderson Green Primary School

Good192 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Emporium Norwich0.9 km
  • Kwik Save0.6 km
  • Premier Knowland Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Easters Bakery Ltd0.1 km
  • MRH( GB) LTD0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Bite Into0.5 km
  • Istanbul Kebab0.2 km
  • Yummy Yummy Taste Food0.7 km
  • Barrons Fish And Chips0.5 km
  • New Wok0.4 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Anatoli Social Club0.7 km
  • The Crown0.5 km
  • The Cherry Tree0.4 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • East Of England Co-operative Society0.4 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Society Alive Food Hive1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich5.0 km
  • Salhouse10.9 km
  • Wymondham12.1 km