Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

KINGFISHER CLOSE, NR8 5BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGFISHER CLOSE, NR8 5BF.

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

508

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NR8 5BF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

NR8 5BF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 29, 52% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £265k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

NR8 5BF is a sought-after residential area on Kingfisher Close in Queen's Hills. Administratively it sits within Old Costessey ward and the South Norfolk constituency.

NR8 5BF is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates.

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 £265k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR8 5BF are sourced from Output Area E00174637 (shared with 5 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 5BF. The average age is 28.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.0%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 265,000

1 sales · Mean £ 265,000

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

NR8 5BF has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences49
Anti-social behaviour19
Public order13
Criminal damage and arson9
Possession of weapons5

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Queen's Hill Primary School

Good553 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Costessey Town Council0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Cafe Jungle0.6 km
  • Set Your Sights At Queens Hill Primary And Nursery School0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich9.4 km
  • Wymondham11.9 km
  • Salhouse14.3 km