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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

NR50NS

George Lowe Close

NR50LD

Norwich Road

NR50HB

Gurney Close

NR50NR

Victoria Way

NR50QL

Milestone Close

NR50QG

New Costessey

NR50SL

Dereham Road

NR50LN

Kabin Road

NR50EZ

Norwich Road

NR50AG

Gunton Lane

NR50JB

Grove Avenue

NR50EN

Norwich Road

NR50HW

Grove Avenue

NR50EY

Norwich Road

NR50NE

West Road

NR50AY

Glenda Road

NR50HZ

Grove Avenue

NR50AX

Glenda Road

NR50AS

Olive Road

NR50EG

Norwich Road

NR50BQ

Everson Close

NR50LR

Ashtree Road

NR50DZ

Sunny Court

NR50HN

Grove Avenue

NR50LZ

Hill Road

NR50EF

The Drive

NR50EJ

Sunny Grove

NR50HY

Grove Avenue

NR50AW

Olive Road

NR50LU

Hall Road

NR50NY

Ottaway Close

NR50JA

Grove Avenue

NR50NW

Hill Road

NR50EP

Santolina Close

NR50ER

Crown Road

NR50EL

Hendon Close

NR50ET

Sunny Close

NR50DE

Oval Road

NR50RQ

Jerningham Road

NR50LE

Norwich Road

NR50PT

Poplar Close

NR50AR

Olive Close

NR50ED

Marshall Close

NR50JD

Grove Avenue

NR50LF

Norwich Road

NR50PR

Elm Close

NR50RE

Jerningham Road

NR50LP

Hawthorn Road

NR50HP

Highlow Road

NR50QD

Grays Fair

NR50LH

Norwich Road

NR50AQ

Gunton Lane

NR50HT

Grovedale Close

NR50LJ

Smithdale Road

Data Sources

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