NR5 0DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woodhill Rise, 0.7km from North Earlham in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Wensum ward and the Norwich South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NR5 0DW is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NR5 0DW are sourced from Output Area E00136652 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODHILL RISE, NR5 0DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODHILL RISE, NR5 0DW.
298
35
£ 38,100 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR5 0DW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 71% social renting, NR5 0DW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR5 0DW. The average age is 35.4. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 210,000
2 sales · Mean £ 210,000
Flat
£ 132,250
8 sales · Mean £ 118,082
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR5 0DW 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.
school Local Schools
Valley Primary Academy
Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School
Norwich Primary Academy
Earlham Nursery School
Henderson Green Primary School
Costessey Primary School
West Earlham Junior School
West Earlham Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Bite Into0.6 km
- Istanbul Kebab0.1 km
- Yummy Yummy Taste Food0.5 km
- Barrons Fish And Chips0.6 km
- New Wok0.6 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Kwik Save0.5 km
- Premier Knowland Convenience Store0.1 km
- Easters Bakery Ltd0.2 km
- MRH( GB) LTD0.5 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.3 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Anatoli Social Club0.5 km
- The Crown0.6 km
- The Cherry Tree0.2 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- East Of England Co-operative Society0.6 km
- Aldi0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Society Alive Food Hive0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich5.0 km
- Salhouse11.0 km
- Wymondham11.9 km
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Postcode Profile: NR50DW · Data under Open Government Licence