Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

FOLGATE CLOSE, NR8 5DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOLGATE CLOSE, NR8 5DN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (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
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

NR8 5DN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £540k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £540k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 23.1% year-on-year.

home £540,000 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR8 5DN is a safe, established residential area on Folgate Close, 0.7km from Costessey in Costessey. Administratively it sits within Old Costessey ward and the South Norfolk constituency.

For serious buyers, NR8 5DN is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £540k, down 23.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NR8 5DN 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 5DN. 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

£ 415,000

11 sales · Mean £ 425,954

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

NR8 5DN has low crime rates — 10 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 offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey

Good319 pupils0.8 km
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Ormiston Victory Academy

Outstanding1266 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • St Edmundsbury Bed And Breakfast0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Bush Public House0.3 km
  • The Harte Of Costessey0.6 km
  • West End Cue Club0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Happy Valley0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Hart Stores0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich7.2 km
  • Salhouse11.8 km
  • Wymondham12.9 km