Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

HINSHALWOOD WAY, NR8 5BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HINSHALWOOD WAY, NR8 5BN.

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

332

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR8 5BN 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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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NR8 5BN combines high owner-occupation (76%), strong property values (£561k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £561k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 29.4% year-on-year.

home £561,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR8 5BN is a safe, established residential area on Hinshalwood Way, 0.4km from Costessey in Costessey. Administratively it sits within Old Costessey ward and the South Norfolk constituency.

For serious buyers, NR8 5BN is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 76% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £561k, down 29.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NR8 5BN are sourced from Output Area E00136956 (shared with 10 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 5BN. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.9%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 494,500

11 sales · Mean £ 518,545

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

NR8 5BN has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey

Good319 pupils0.4 km
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Ormiston Victory Academy

Outstanding1266 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • St Edmundsbury Bed And Breakfast0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Bush Public House0.1 km
  • The Harte Of Costessey0.3 km
  • West End Cue Club0.4 km
  • Costessey Park Golf Club0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Happy Valley0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Hart Stores0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich7.3 km
  • Salhouse12.1 km
  • Wymondham12.6 km