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New Costessey

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About

New Costessey ward is situated in the South Norfolk district, bordering the city of Norwich to the east. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing developments from different periods, alongside local shopping parades and community facilities. The course of the River Tud runs through its northern part, influencing the local landscape. The ward contains several schools and recreational grounds, serving its suburban population.

The area includes the long-established Costessey Park, which provides green space and sports facilities. A notable local feature is the presence of the historic Costessey Hall estate grounds, with remnants of its past visible in the woodland and lakes. The ward's road network connects it to major routes towards Norwich and the wider Norfolk region, supporting its commuter function. Agricultural land and smaller commercial units are found on its western fringes.

Area overview

On average New Costessey has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.8% 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 £48,348 per year. There are 2 schools in New Costessey: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). New Costessey is home to around 6,028 people, with a population density of about 2,864.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
10.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

New Costessey Population
6,028
Population density
2,864.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.52(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.95(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.46(+33%)
Shoplifting
7.47(+9%)
Other theft
5.31(-3%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,591
92.69%
Other White
164
2.72%
Indian
41
0.68%
Other Asian
39
0.65%
White and Asian (mixed)
30
0.5%
Total population: 6,032

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,276
24.44%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,093
20.93%
Level 3 (A level)
854
16.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
744
14.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
637
12.2%
Total 16+ residents: 5,221

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,375
48.62%
Owns with a mortgage
764
27.02%
Other social rented
354
12.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
206
7.28%
Other forms of private rent
55
1.94%
Total households: 2,828

Property prices in New Costessey

Based on 66 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
Semi-Detached18£273,000
Terraced12£219,000
Flats1£125,000
Detached35£345,000

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

NR50HS

Grove Avenue

NR50LL

Ruskin Road

NR50JZ

Elder Close

NR50LG

Norwich Road

NR50ND

Meadow Close

NR50EE

Autumn Drive

NR50PX

Middleton Crescent

NR50QW

Bottom Breck Close

NR50HD

Gurney Road

NR50SW

Dereham Road

NR50RN

Breckland Road

NR50NH

West Close

NR50LT

Hawthorn Road

NR50HH

Gurney Road

NR50LY

Hill Road

NR50RJ

Beechcroft

NR50RG

Jerningham Road

NR50SH

Huntingfield Close

NR50RP

Three Mile Lane

NR50SY

Dereham Road

NR50HU

Valley View Crescent

NR50DG

Oval Road

NR50AZ

Glenda Crescent

NR50RW

Breckland Road

NR50QQ

New Costessey

NR50SN

Dereham Road

NR50LQ

Norwich Road

NR50NJ

Meadowvale

NR50HL

Gurney Road

NR50AD

Gunton Lane

NR50NU

Hilda Brookes Way

NR50EX

Norwich Road

NR50NP

Swindells Close

NR50QF

Stafford Avenue

NR50BG

Northview Road

NR50RL

Upper Breckland Road

NR50LX

Hall Road

NR50HR

Wood View Court

NR50NG

Hill Road

NR50NQ

Hillvue Close

NR50HA

Gurney Road

NR50HF

Gurney Road

NR50SX

Dereham Road

NR50QJ

Bullace Road

NR50ES

Crown Road

NR50LW

Kabin Road

NR50BE

Linden Road

NR50EA

Norwich Road

NR50QE

Stafford Avenue

NR50AT

Olive Road

NR50HE

Gurney Road

NR50RS

Beechcroft

NR50NL

Hill Road

NR50HQ

Beaumont Road

NR50PG

Richmond Road

NR50PP

Stone Breck

NR50NA

Woodlands Road

NR50DQ

Oval Road

NR50AL

De Grey Close

NR50AN

Olive Road

NR50EU

Norwich Road

NR50RT

Rowan Court

NR50NF

Meadow Road

NR50PU

Richmond Road

NR50RF

Jerningham Road

NR50EB

Arnfield Lane

NR50AU

Margaret Road

NR50HJ

Gurney Road

NR50BA

Glenda Close

NR50PL

Chestnut Close

NR50BD

Valley Road

NR50PN

White Gates

NR50LS

Ashtree Road

NR50QN

Hazel Road

NR50HX

Farmland Road

NR50LA

Norwich Road

NR50NB

Hill Crest

NR50PW

Richmond Road

NR50QH

New Costessey

NR50AE

Gunton Lane

NR50DP

Oval Avenue

NR50EH

Norwich Road

NR50BB

Glenda Road

NR50DF

Oval Road

NR50AP

Olive Road

NR50NN

Chapel Road

NR50EQ

Norwich Road

NR50SS

Gurney Court

NR50LB

Norwich Road

NR50AB

Upper Stafford Avenue

NR50HG

Beaumont Road

NR50SP

The Kerridges

NR50AA

Norwich Road

NR50EW

Norwich Road

NR50RR

Three Mile Lane

NR50PS

Oak Close

NR50RY

The Linnets

NR50BH

Valley Road

NR50NT

Foxes Court

NR50PQ

Richmond Road

Data Sources

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