NR8 5BH is a well-regarded residential area on Fleet Road, 1.0km from Taverham in South Norfolk. Administratively it sits within Old Costessey ward and the South Norfolk constituency.
For serious buyers, NR8 5BH 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.
Property: Prices average £630k.
Census 2021 statistics for NR8 5BH are sourced from Output Area E00187961 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FLEET ROAD, NR8 5BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLEET ROAD, NR8 5BH.
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51
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. NR8 5BH's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £630k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR8 5BH. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 635,050
2 sales · Mean £ 635,050
school Local Schools
Queen's Hill Primary School
Taverham VC CE Junior School
Nightingale Infant & Nursery School
Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Costessey Town Council0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Cafe Jungle0.4 km
- Set Your Sights At Queens Hill Primary And Nursery School0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich9.5 km
- Wymondham12.9 km
- Salhouse13.8 km
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Postcode Profile: NR85BH · Data under Open Government Licence