Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

MAGPIE CLOSE, NR8 5AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAGPIE CLOSE, NR8 5AQ.

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

443

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NR8 5AQ spans multiple life stages — average age 29, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 2.6% year-on-year.

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

NR8 5AQ is a sought-after residential area on Magpie Close in Queen's Hills. Administratively it sits within Old Costessey ward and the South Norfolk constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NR8 5AQ offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £276k, down 2.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NR8 5AQ are sourced from Output Area E00174627 (shared with 9 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 5AQ. The average age is 29.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.4%
Asian / British Asian7.6%
Black / African / Caribbean6.5%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 247,000

2 sales · Mean £ 247,000

Terraced

£ 220,000

9 sales · Mean £ 227,566

Detached

£ 350,000

3 sales · Mean £ 326,333

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

NR8 5AQ has low crime rates — 21 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 offences49
Anti-social behaviour21
Public order11
Criminal damage and arson10
Possession of weapons5

school Local Schools

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Queen's Hill Primary School

Good553 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Costessey Town Council0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Cafe Jungle0.6 km
  • Set Your Sights At Queens Hill Primary And Nursery School0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich9.3 km
  • Wymondham11.9 km
  • Salhouse14.2 km