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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 56 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
56
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
29.2(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.78(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.62(+50%)
Shoplifting
8.96(+26%)
Other theft
4.81(-13%)
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 54 recent sales, the median property price is £271,250 in New Costessey area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £780,000.

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
Detached30£339,500
Flats2£117,500
Semi-Detached15£272,500
Terraced7£215,000

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

NR50LH

Norwich Road

NR50NP

Swindells Close

NR50EW

Norwich Road

NR50NB

Hill Crest

NR50RG

Jerningham Road

NR50AQ

Gunton Lane

NR50AS

Olive Road

NR50BB

Glenda Road

NR50EY

Norwich Road

NR50LD

Norwich Road

NR50LL

Ruskin Road

NR50AN

Olive Road

NR50LG

Norwich Road

NR50QD

Grays Fair

NR50HE

Gurney Road

NR50HP

Highlow Road

NR50NH

West Close

NR50AE

Gunton Lane

NR50ER

Crown Road

NR50HH

Gurney Road

NR50LQ

Norwich Road

NR50LZ

Hill Road

NR50AB

Upper Stafford Avenue

NR50ED

Marshall Close

NR50EG

Norwich Road

NR50LR

Ashtree Road

NR50NG

Hill Road

NR50BE

Linden Road

NR50LX

Hall Road

NR50ES

Crown Road

NR50HN

Grove Avenue

NR50NQ

Hillvue Close

NR50SL

Dereham Road

NR50JB

Grove Avenue

NR50LT

Hawthorn Road

NR50RN

Breckland Road

NR50LF

Norwich Road

NR50PN

White Gates

NR50PR

Elm Close

NR50HS

Grove Avenue

NR50PU

Richmond Road

NR50AL

De Grey Close

NR50HX

Farmland Road

NR50AD

Gunton Lane

NR50RY

The Linnets

NR50LS

Ashtree Road

NR50RT

Rowan Court

NR50RW

Breckland Road

NR50AT

Olive Road

NR50EX

Norwich Road

NR50JZ

Elder Close

NR50PS

Oak Close

NR50RJ

Beechcroft

NR50HW

Grove Avenue

NR50LB

Norwich Road

NR50AU

Margaret Road

NR50AZ

Glenda Crescent

NR50LU

Hall Road

NR50BD

Valley Road

NR50BQ

Everson Close

NR50EP

Santolina Close

NR50NA

Woodlands Road

NR50EB

Arnfield Lane

NR50NS

George Lowe Close

NR50QF

Stafford Avenue

NR50RP

Three Mile Lane

NR50DZ

Sunny Court

NR50NF

Meadow Road

NR50AX

Glenda Road

NR50HD

Gurney Road

NR50PG

Richmond Road

NR50PL

Chestnut Close

NR50RF

Jerningham Road

NR50RR

Three Mile Lane

NR50ET

Sunny Close

NR50SX

Dereham Road

NR50BH

Valley Road

NR50EL

Hendon Close

NR50NY

Ottaway Close

NR50SN

Dereham Road

NR50AW

Olive Road

NR50LA

Norwich Road

NR50QE

Stafford Avenue

NR50HL

Gurney Road

NR50PW

Richmond Road

NR50AY

Glenda Road

NR50ND

Meadow Close

NR50QJ

Bullace Road

NR50RL

Upper Breckland Road

NR50AR

Olive Close

NR50EJ

Sunny Grove

NR50LJ

Smithdale Road

NR50LY

Hill Road

NR50NN

Chapel Road

NR50RE

Jerningham Road

NR50SH

Huntingfield Close

NR50HU

Valley View Crescent

NR50PQ

Richmond Road

NR50EE

Autumn Drive

NR50SW

Dereham Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.