NR8 5BE is a sought-after residential area on Taverham Lane, 1.0km from Taverham in South Norfolk. Administratively it sits within Old Costessey ward and the South Norfolk constituency.
For serious buyers, NR8 5BE is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £530k.
Census 2021 statistics for NR8 5BE are sourced from Output Area E00187961 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TAVERHAM LANE, NR8 5BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TAVERHAM LANE, NR8 5BE.
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51
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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
A sought-after, premium postcode. NR8 5BE's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £530k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £530k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR8 5BE. The average age is 51.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 530,000
1 sales · Mean £ 530,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
NR8 5BE has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Taverham VC CE Junior School
Queen's Hill Primary School
Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School
Nightingale Infant & Nursery School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Costessey Town Council0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Cafe Jungle0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich8.9 km
- Wymondham12.9 km
- Salhouse13.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NR85BE · Data under Open Government Licence