NR5 0AY is a sought-after residential area located 0.7km from New Costessey in Norwich. Administratively it sits within New Costessey ward and the Norwich South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NR5 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00136908 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NR5 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR5 0AY.
235
51
£ 0 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR5 0AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NR5 0AY — age 51, 80% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR5 0AY. The average age is 50.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR5 0AY has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. 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
Costessey Primary School
Norwich Primary Academy
Earlham Nursery School
Ormiston Victory Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Cherry Tree0.8 km
- The Crown0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Subway At BP Oval Service Station0.8 km
- Bite Into0.2 km
- New Wok0.2 km
- Bacon \& Burger0.9 km
- Istanbul Kebab0.6 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- The Village Shop0.6 km
- Premier Knowland Convenience Store0.6 km
- Easters Bakery Ltd0.4 km
- MRH( GB) LTD0.8 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- East Of England Co-operative Society0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich5.3 km
- Salhouse10.9 km
- Wymondham12.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NR50AY · Data under Open Government Licence