NR5 0AR is a sought-after residential area on Olive Close, 0.9km from New Costessey in Norwich. Administratively it sits within New Costessey ward and the Norwich South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NR5, NR5 0AR offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 54 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 90% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £402k.
Census 2021 statistics for NR5 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00136910 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLIVE CLOSE, NR5 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLIVE CLOSE, NR5 0AR.
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54
£ 0 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR5 0AR 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NR5 0AR spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR5 0AR. The average age is 53.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 328,750
4 sales · Mean £ 324,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR5 0AR has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Valley Primary Academy
Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School
Norwich Primary Academy
Earlham Nursery School
Costessey Primary School
Ormiston Victory Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Cherry Tree0.7 km
- The Crown0.3 km
- Anatoli Social Club1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Subway At BP Oval Service Station0.8 km
- Bite Into0.3 km
- New Wok0.3 km
- Bacon \& Burger0.9 km
- Larkman Fish Bar1.0 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Emporium Norwich0.9 km
- DOXI.0.9 km
- The Village Shop0.7 km
- Kwik Save1.0 km
- Premier Knowland Convenience Store0.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- East Of England Co-operative Society0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich5.1 km
- Salhouse10.8 km
- Wymondham12.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NR50AR · Data under Open Government Licence