Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

TOWNHOUSE ROAD, NR8 5BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWNHOUSE ROAD, NR8 5BY.

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

475

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. NR8 5BY's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £697k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £697k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

NR8 5BY is a safe, established residential area on Townhouse Road, 0.5km from New Costessey in Costessey. Administratively it sits within Old Costessey ward and the South Norfolk constituency.

For serious buyers, NR8 5BY is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £697k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR8 5BY are sourced from Output Area E00136952 (shared with 12 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 5BY. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 591,250

4 sales · Mean £ 561,875

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

NR8 5BY has low crime rates — 6 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 offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Ormiston Victory Academy

Outstanding1266 pupils1.0 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey

Good319 pupils1.1 km
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Costessey Primary School

Good603 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Bush Public House1.0 km
  • The Harte Of Costessey0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich6.4 km
  • Salhouse11.4 km
  • Wymondham12.6 km