Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

THE STREET, NR8 5DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE STREET, NR8 5DD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

333

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

50%

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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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
workEmployment
5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NR8 5DD — age 48, 91% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £356k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 77.6% year-on-year.

home £356,133 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

For serious buyers, NR8 5DD is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £356k, up 77.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NR8 5DD are sourced from Output Area E00136957 (shared with 7 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 5DD. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 297,500

8 sales · Mean £ 380,625

Semi-Detached

£ 265,000

13 sales · Mean £ 305,365

Terraced

£ 228,500

4 sales · Mean £ 233,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

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

Violence and sexual offences7
Burglary1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey

Good319 pupils0.5 km
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Ormiston Victory Academy

Outstanding1266 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • St Edmundsbury Bed And Breakfast0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Bush Public House0.0 km
  • The Harte Of Costessey0.3 km
  • West End Cue Club0.5 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 Stores0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich7.4 km
  • Salhouse12.1 km
  • Wymondham12.6 km