Postcode Analysis Norwich, East of England

WOODHILL RISE, NR5 0DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODHILL RISE, NR5 0DW.

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Population

298

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 38,100 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British87.0%
Asian / British Asian6.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences121
Anti-social behaviour36
Criminal damage and arson24
Public order18
Burglary9

school Local Schools

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Valley Primary Academy

Requires Improvement158 pupils0.2 km
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Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding186 pupils0.7 km
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Norwich Primary Academy

Good303 pupils0.8 km
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Earlham Nursery School

Good87 pupils0.9 km
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Henderson Green Primary School

Good192 pupils1.4 km
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Costessey Primary School

Good603 pupils1.4 km
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West Earlham Junior School

Good235 pupils1.5 km
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West Earlham Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding266 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

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
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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
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Anatoli Social Club0.5 km
  • The Crown0.6 km
  • The Cherry Tree0.2 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • East Of England Co-operative Society0.6 km
  • Aldi0.6 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