Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

BREYDON DRIVE, NR8 5AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BREYDON DRIVE, NR8 5AR.

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

275

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR8 5AR 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.

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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NR8 5AR's 66% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

home £261,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR8 5AR is a safe, established residential area on Breydon Drive, 1.0km from Costessey in Costessey. Administratively it sits within Old Costessey ward and the South Norfolk constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £261k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR8 5AR are sourced from Output Area E00136954 (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 NR8 5AR. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 320,000

6 sales · Mean £ 344,666

Semi-Detached

£ 202,250

4 sales · Mean £ 211,625

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

NR8 5AR has low crime rates — 32 incidents 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.

Anti-social behaviour15
Violence and sexual offences14
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons2
Bicycle theft1

school Local Schools

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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey

Good319 pupils1.0 km
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Queen's Hill Primary School

Good553 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Costessey Town Council0.9 km
  • Hart Stores0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • West End Cue Club0.9 km
  • Costessey Park Golf Club0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Happy Valley0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich8.5 km
  • Wymondham12.1 km
  • Salhouse13.3 km