Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

NR8 5DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR8 5DJ.

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

284

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR8 5DJ 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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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 51, NR8 5DJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

NR8 5DJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.9km from Costessey in Costessey. Administratively it sits within Old Costessey ward and the South Norfolk constituency.

For families considering a move, NR8 5DJ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for NR8 5DJ are sourced from Output Area E00136941 (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 5DJ. The average age is 51.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NR8 5DJ has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey

Good319 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • St Edmundsbury Bed And Breakfast0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Bush Public House0.5 km
  • The Harte Of Costessey0.7 km
  • West End Cue Club0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Happy Valley1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Hart Stores0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich7.2 km
  • Salhouse11.7 km
  • Wymondham13.0 km