Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

OVAL AVENUE, NR5 0DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OVAL AVENUE, NR5 0DP.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR5 0DP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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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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5/10
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Area Character

NR5 0DP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 85% 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 0DP is a sought-after residential area on Oval Avenue, 0.7km from North Earlham in Norwich. Administratively it sits within New Costessey ward and the Norwich South constituency.

For families considering a move, NR5 0DP represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. 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 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £252k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR5 0DP are sourced from Output Area E00136904 (shared with 9 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 0DP. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 217,500

10 sales · Mean £ 230,805

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

NR5 0DP has low crime rates — 44 incidents 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 offences116
Anti-social behaviour35
Criminal damage and arson24
Public order17
Vehicle crime9

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 pupils0.7 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 pupils1.3 km
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Henderson Green Primary School

Good192 pupils1.4 km
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St Michael's VA Junior School

Good394 pupils1.5 km
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West Earlham Junior School

Good235 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Bite Into0.5 km
  • Istanbul Kebab0.1 km
  • Yummy Yummy Taste Food0.5 km
  • Barrons Fish And Chips0.6 km
  • New Wok0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Kwik Save0.5 km
  • Premier Knowland Convenience Store0.1 km
  • Easters Bakery Ltd0.1 km
  • MRH( GB) LTD0.4 km
  • One Stop Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Anatoli Social Club0.5 km
  • The Crown0.6 km
  • The Cherry Tree0.3 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • East Of England Co-operative Society0.5 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Society Alive Food Hive0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich5.0 km
  • Salhouse11.0 km
  • Wymondham11.9 km