Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

GREEN HILLS CLOSE, NR8 5AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREEN HILLS CLOSE, NR8 5AE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

475

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Avg Age

45

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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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

NR8 5AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 86% 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. Property prices are trending up 13.7% year-on-year.

home £248,333 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR8 5AE is a safe, established residential area on Green Hills Close, 0.5km from Costessey in Costessey. Administratively it sits within Old Costessey ward and the South Norfolk constituency.

For families considering a move, NR8 5AE represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £248k, up 13.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NR8 5AE are sourced from Output Area E00136952 (shared with 12 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 NR8 5AE. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 262,500

2 sales · Mean £ 262,500

Semi-Detached

£ 220,000

1 sales · Mean £ 220,000

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

NR8 5AE has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey

Good319 pupils0.5 km
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Ormiston Victory Academy

Outstanding1266 pupils0.8 km
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Costessey Primary School

Good603 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Orchard Rooms Luncheon Club0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Hart Stores0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Bush Public House0.6 km
  • The Harte Of Costessey0.4 km
  • West End Cue Club0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Happy Valley0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich7.0 km
  • Salhouse12.0 km
  • Wymondham12.3 km