NR8 5BF is a sought-after residential area on Kingfisher Close in Queen's Hills. Administratively it sits within Old Costessey ward and the South Norfolk constituency.
NR8 5BF is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k.
Census 2021 statistics for NR8 5BF are sourced from Output Area E00174637 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGFISHER CLOSE, NR8 5BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGFISHER CLOSE, NR8 5BF.
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29
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR8 5BF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NR8 5BF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 29, 52% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £265k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR8 5BF. The average age is 28.9. 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: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 265,000
1 sales · Mean £ 265,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR8 5BF has low crime rates — 22 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.
school Local Schools
Queen's Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Costessey Town Council0.5 km
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
- Norwich9.4 km
- Wymondham11.9 km
- Salhouse14.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NR85BF · Data under Open Government Licence