Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

SUNNY GROVE, NR5 0EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUNNY GROVE, NR5 0EJ.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR5 0EJ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. NR5 0EJ's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £389k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £389k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 15.4% year-on-year.

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

NR5 0EJ is a sought-after residential area on Sunny Grove, 0.9km from North Earlham in Norwich. Administratively it sits within New Costessey ward and the Norwich South constituency.

For serious buyers, NR5 0EJ is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. 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 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £389k, down 15.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for NR5 0EJ are sourced from Output Area E00136916 (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 0EJ. The average age is 53.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Detached

£ 325,000

19 sales · Mean £ 329,236

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

NR5 0EJ has low crime rates — 24 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 offences44
Shoplifting24
Public order11
Criminal damage and arson10
Anti-social behaviour7

school Local Schools

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Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding186 pupils0.5 km
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Valley Primary Academy

Requires Improvement158 pupils0.6 km
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Costessey Primary School

Good603 pupils1.0 km
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Norwich Primary Academy

Good303 pupils1.2 km
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St Michael's VA Junior School

Good394 pupils1.2 km
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Earlham Nursery School

Good87 pupils1.3 km
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Ormiston Victory Academy

Outstanding1266 pupils1.3 km
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Chapel Break Infant School

Outstanding176 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Bite Into0.4 km
  • Istanbul Kebab0.5 km
  • Yummy Yummy Taste Food0.8 km
  • Barrons Fish And Chips0.4 km
  • New Wok0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Kwik Save0.8 km
  • Premier Knowland Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Easters Bakery Ltd0.3 km
  • MRH( GB) LTD0.2 km
  • One Stop Stores Ltd0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Anatoli Social Club0.8 km
  • The Crown0.4 km
  • The Cherry Tree0.4 km
  • The FDC0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • East Of England Co-operative Society0.4 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Society Alive Food Hive0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich5.4 km
  • Salhouse11.3 km
  • Wymondham11.8 km