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About

New Costessey sits on the western edge of Norwich, primarily consisting of residential developments built from the mid-20th century onwards. The area is characterised by suburban housing estates, local shopping parades, and several schools serving the community. Its landscape is largely flat, with the River Tud flowing through its eastern side.

A notable local feature is the preserved ruins of Costessey Hall, a Tudor mansion whose grounds now form a public park. The area is bordered by the A47 road, which connects it to the broader region, while Longwater Retail Park provides a major commercial hub to the south.

Area overview

On average New Costessey has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in New Costessey is £47,855 per year. There are 1 schools in New Costessey: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). New Costessey is home to around 7,535 people, with a population density of about 2,963.6 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
11.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

New Costessey Population
7,535
Population density
2,963.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.16(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.3(-37%)
Shoplifting
5.97(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.84(-8%)
Public order
3.85(-25%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,817
90.44%
Other White
251
3.33%
Indian
69
0.92%
Other Asian
63
0.84%
African
52
0.69%
Total population: 7,538

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,480
23.2%
No qualifications
1,432
22.45%
Level 3 (A level)
1,082
16.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
907
14.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
776
12.17%
Total 16+ residents: 6,378

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,524
44.34%
Owns with a mortgage
956
27.81%
Other social rented
444
12.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
321
9.34%
Social rents from council
74
2.15%
Total households: 3,437

Property prices in New Costessey

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in New Costessey area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £487,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for New Costessey in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in New Costessey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats1£125,000
Terraced12£257,000
Detached36£347,500
Semi-Detached23£270,000

10 years median price trend in New Costessey

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Costessey.

All postcodes in New Costessey

NR50LG

Norwich Road

NR50AU

Margaret Road

NR50EH

Norwich Road

NR50GB

Dr Torrens Way

NR50LR

Ashtree Road

NR50JB

Grove Avenue

NR50NJ

Meadowvale

NR50PP

Stone Breck

NR50BA

Glenda Close

NR50HR

Wood View Court

NR50AX

Glenda Road

NR50RT

Rowan Court

NR50AB

Upper Stafford Avenue

NR50TZ

Old Costessey

NR50LF

Norwich Road

NR50BH

Valley Road

NR50HW

Grove Avenue

NR50RL

Upper Breckland Road

NR50DZ

Sunny Court

NR50EJ

Sunny Grove

NR50LB

Norwich Road

NR50NP

Swindells Close

NR50SD

Dereham Road

NR50EQ

Norwich Road

NR50ST

Mill Croft Close

NR50BB

Glenda Road

NR50SE

Dereham Road

NR50PF

East Hills Road

NR50BE

Linden Road

NR50AE

Gunton Lane

NR50AL

De Grey Close

NR50TR

Bawburgh Lane

NR50AD

Gunton Lane

NR50AG

Gunton Lane

NR50SL

Dereham Road

NR50DQ

Oval Road

NR50SU

Green Close

NR50SX

Dereham Road

NR50SN

Dereham Road

NR50UF

Lord Nelson Drive

NR50SH

Huntingfield Close

NR50AZ

Glenda Crescent

NR50DG

Oval Road

NR50TW

St Walstans Close

NR50LQ

Norwich Road

NR50EP

Santolina Close

NR50AY

Glenda Road

NR50EW

Norwich Road

NR50LT

Hawthorn Road

NR50UH

Vanguard Chase

NR50SS

Gurney Court

NR50EE

Autumn Drive

NR50NY

Ottaway Close

NR50PL

Chestnut Close

NR50NG

Hill Road

NR50TN

Bawburgh Lane

NR50NH

West Close

NR50BQ

Everson Close

NR50UN

Badger Road

NR50EX

Norwich Road

NR50EY

Norwich Road

NR50LX

Hall Road

NR50QJ

Bullace Road

NR50NA

Woodlands Road

NR50LJ

Smithdale Road

NR50LU

Hall Road

NR50AQ

Gunton Lane

NR50DF

Oval Road

NR50HS

Grove Avenue

NR50HF

Gurney Road

NR50SR

Sawyers Close

NR50HL

Gurney Road

NR50SG

Dereham Road

NR50RP

Three Mile Lane

NR50HE

Gurney Road

NR50RY

The Linnets

NR50RR

Three Mile Lane

NR50UL

Bristol Road

NR50RQ

Jerningham Road

NR50EL

Hendon Close

NR50RU

Highfields

NR50EF

The Drive

NR50HG

Beaumont Road

NR50QL

Milestone Close

NR50NE

West Road

NR50SY

Dereham Road

NR50RE

Jerningham Road

NR50EU

Norwich Road

NR50UA

Bawburgh Close

NR50LD

Norwich Road

NR50LW

Kabin Road

NR50RW

Breckland Road

NR50NQ

Hillvue Close

NR50EA

Norwich Road

NR50PN

White Gates

NR50AN

Olive Road

NR50BD

Valley Road

NR50LN

Kabin Road

NR50DP

Oval Avenue

NR50QH

New Costessey

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.