Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

SISKIN CLOSE, NR8 5BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SISKIN CLOSE, NR8 5BL.

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

370

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR8 5BL 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.

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8/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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7/10
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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

NR8 5BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 30, 45% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

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

Day-to-day life in NR8 5BL has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR8 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00174631 (shared with 8 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 5BL. The average age is 29.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.2%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 242,500

3 sales · Mean £ 244,166

Detached

£ 253,000

1 sales · Mean £ 253,000

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

NR8 5BL has low crime rates — 20 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 behaviour20
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 Jungle0.5 km
  • Set Your Sights At Queens Hill Primary And Nursery School0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich9.4 km
  • Wymondham12.0 km
  • Salhouse14.2 km