Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

TAVERHAM LANE, NR8 5BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TAVERHAM LANE, NR8 5BE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

114

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

41%

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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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. NR8 5BE's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £530k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £530k 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 5BE is a sought-after residential area on Taverham Lane, 1.0km from Taverham in South Norfolk. Administratively it sits within Old Costessey ward and the South Norfolk constituency.

For serious buyers, NR8 5BE is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £530k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR8 5BE are sourced from Output Area E00187961 (shared with 3 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 5BE. The average age is 51.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.9%
Asian / British Asian7.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 530,000

1 sales · Mean £ 530,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

NR8 5BE has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Taverham VC CE Junior School

Good446 pupils0.9 km
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Queen's Hill Primary School

Good553 pupils1.1 km
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Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding223 pupils1.2 km
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Nightingale Infant & Nursery School

Inadequate143 pupils1.3 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey

Good319 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Costessey Town Council0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Cafe Jungle0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich8.9 km
  • Wymondham12.9 km
  • Salhouse13.2 km