NR8 5AL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Parklands, 0.6km from Costessey in Costessey. Administratively it sits within Old Costessey ward and the South Norfolk constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NR8, NR8 5AL offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £369k.
Census 2021 statistics for NR8 5AL are sourced from Output Area E00136943 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARKLANDS, NR8 5AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARKLANDS, NR8 5AL.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NR8 5AL spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR8 5AL. The average age is 50.1. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 395,000
9 sales · Mean £ 399,611
Flat
£ 235,000
5 sales · Mean £ 246,000
Semi-Detached
£ 343,750
2 sales · Mean £ 343,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NR8 5AL is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey
Queen's Hill Primary School
Ormiston Victory Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Bush Public House0.9 km
- The Harte Of Costessey0.8 km
- West End Cue Club0.5 km
- Costessey Park Golf Club0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Happy Valley0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Bannatyne Health Club1.0 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Hart Stores0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich8.0 km
- Wymondham11.9 km
- Salhouse13.0 km
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Postcode Profile: NR85AL · Data under Open Government Licence