Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

VALLEY ROAD, NR5 0BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALLEY ROAD, NR5 0BD.

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

288

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR5 0BD 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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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

NR5 0BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

NR5 0BD is a sought-after residential area on Valley Road, 0.9km from Hellesdon, Lower in Norwich. Administratively it sits within New Costessey ward and the Norwich South constituency.

For families considering a move, NR5 0BD represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR5 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00136910 (shared with 6 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 NR5 0BD. 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

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 260,000

10 sales · Mean £ 264,450

Semi-Detached

£ 245,000

1 sales · Mean £ 245,000

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

NR5 0BD has low crime rates — 22 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.

Violence and sexual offences28
Shoplifting21
Public order8
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Valley Primary Academy

Requires Improvement158 pupils0.6 km
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Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding186 pupils1.0 km
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Norwich Primary Academy

Good303 pupils1.2 km
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Earlham Nursery School

Good87 pupils1.3 km
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Costessey Primary School

Good603 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Cherry Tree0.7 km
  • The Crown0.4 km
  • Anatoli Social Club0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Subway At BP Oval Service Station0.7 km
  • Bite Into0.3 km
  • New Wok0.3 km
  • Bacon \& Burger0.8 km
  • Larkman Fish Bar0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Emporium Norwich0.9 km
  • DOXI.0.9 km
  • The Village Shop0.7 km
  • Kwik Save0.9 km
  • Premier Knowland Convenience Store0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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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