Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

NR8 5BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR8 5BJ.

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

378

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

48%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

NR8 5BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 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

NR8 5BJ is a safe, established residential area located 1.2km from Costessey in Costessey. Administratively it sits within Old Costessey ward and the South Norfolk constituency.

For families considering a move, NR8 5BJ represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 46, 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for NR8 5BJ are sourced from Output Area E00136953 (shared with 7 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 5BJ. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NR8 5BJ has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour14
Violence and sexual offences14
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons2
Bicycle theft1

school Local Schools

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Queen's Hill Primary School

Good553 pupils0.8 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey

Good319 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Costessey Town Council0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Cafe Jungle1.0 km
  • Set Your Sights At Queens Hill Primary And Nursery School0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Costessey Park Golf Club0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwich8.6 km
  • Wymondham12.2 km
  • Salhouse13.4 km