Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

VICARAGE CLOSE, NR8 5DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE CLOSE, NR8 5DL.

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 5DL 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

NR8 5DL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £465k, 70% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £465k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

NR8 5DL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Vicarage Close, 0.8km from Costessey in Costessey. Administratively it sits within Old Costessey ward and the South Norfolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NR8, NR8 5DL offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 70% 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: Prices average £465k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR8 5DL 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 5DL. 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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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

£ 377,500

2 sales · Mean £ 377,500

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

NR8 5DL has low crime rates — 5 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 offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey

Good319 pupils0.9 km
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Ormiston Victory Academy

Outstanding1266 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • St Edmundsbury Bed And Breakfast0.4 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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Happy Valley0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Hart Stores0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich7.1 km
  • Salhouse11.7 km
  • Wymondham13.0 km