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Old Costessey & Queens Hills

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About

Old Costessey is a large village situated on the River Tud, directly northwest of Norwich. It retains a traditional centre with a medieval church, while its residential areas feature a mix of older housing and modern developments. The village is bordered by areas of woodland and open farmland, providing a semi-rural setting.

Queens Hills is a distinct, modern housing estate built on elevated land within Old Costessey. Its layout includes a network of cul-de-sacs and a central park. The estate offers extensive views over the surrounding Yare Valley and the city of Norwich in the distance, a perspective shaped by its hilltop position.

Area overview

On average Old Costessey & Queens Hills has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Old Costessey & Queens Hills is £66,837 per year. There are 3 schools in Old Costessey & Queens Hills: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Old Costessey & Queens Hills is home to around 8,745 people, with a population density of about 888.1 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Old Costessey & Queens Hills Population
8,745
Population density
888.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.7(-34%)
Shoplifting
18.64(+173%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.06(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.17(-3%)
Other theft
4.12(-25%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,106
81.3%
Other White
566
6.48%
African
211
2.41%
Indian
206
2.36%
Other Asian
168
1.92%
Total population: 8,741

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,482
37.29%
Level 3 (A level)
1,300
19.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
998
14.99%
No qualifications
792
11.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
655
9.84%
Total 16+ residents: 6,656

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,670
47.11%
Owns outright
842
23.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
494
13.94%
Other social rented
356
10.04%
Social rents from council
62
1.75%
Total households: 3,545

Property prices in Old Costessey & Queens Hills

Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Old Costessey & Queens Hills area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,500 up to £885,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Old Costessey & Queens Hills 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 Old Costessey & Queens Hills over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached38£265,000
Terraced37£240,000
Detached49£382,000
Flats30£160,000

10 years median price trend in Old Costessey & Queens Hills

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Costessey & Queens Hills.

All postcodes in Old Costessey & Queens Hills

NR50UJ

Worcester Road

NR85DN

Folgate Close

NR85AG

West End

NR85BW

Kirklands

NR85ED

Windmill Lane

NR50TH

Longwater Lane

NR85FF

Dunnock Drive

NR50TF

Longwater Lane

NR85DS

The Croft

NR85EF

Folgate Lane

NR85HJ

Charlotte Drive

NR85HF

Elizabeth Way

NR85BT

Townhouse Road

NR85BD

Brickfield Loke

NR85ER

Rufus Street

NR85GX

Falcon Crescent

NR85EP

Solario Road

NR85FN

Nightingale Mews

NR85GF

Knappers Way

NR85DD

The Street

NR95EQ

Dereham Road

NR85AF

Linnet Road

NR50PX

Middleton Crescent

NR85EH

Magnolia Way

NR50TD

Longwater Lane

NR85AL

Parklands

NR85HE

Fairway

NR50PR

Elm Close

NR85BX

Townhouse Road

NR85BE

Taverham Lane

NR85AN

West End

NR85HB

Woodpecker Way

NR85AB

Townhouse Road

NR50UY

Colossus Way

NR85GP

Peter Pulling Drive

NR85GD

Maze Avenue

NR85FA

Robin Close

NR85AH

Longwater Lane

NR85HA

Blyth'S Wood Avenue

NR85EA

Highlands

NR50UX

Colossus Way

NR50UT

Britannia Way

NR85DR

Sidney Road

NR85FJ

Heron Road

NR85HP

Stony Grove

NR85FG

Dunnock Drive

NR50PS

Oak Close

NR85FT

Kestrel Avenue

NR85AD

Lime Tree Avenue

NR85GB

Fairway

NR85BY

Townhouse Road

NR85EE

Sir Alfred Munnings Road

NR50TU

Achilles Drive

NR85AW

West End

NR85BA

West End Avenue

NR85BB

Breydon Drive North

NR85DH

Folgate Lane

NR85DB

The Street

NR50JT

Alex Moorhouse Way

NR85BP

Poethlyn Drive

NR85DW

Carrs Hill Close

NR85DG

The Street

NR85GT

Peacock Grove

NR50US

Victory Grove

NR50TE

Longwater Lane

NR85EN

Cleves Way

NR50TG

Hall Drive

NR85EJ

Solario Road

NR85DP

Folgate Lane

NR50AF

John Hyrne Way

NR85BF

Kingfisher Close

NR50TB

Longwater Lane

NR85FL

Bittern Road

NR50TA

Longwater Lane

NR85FD

Woodpecker Way

NR85EU

Fairway

NR85DQ

Piccoli Close

NR85BH

Fleet Road

NR50TQ

Longwater Lane

NR85FU

Whiskerd Way

NR85EQ

Stockwell Road

NR85GL

Cecil Sparkes Walk

NR85FE

Woodpecker Way

NR85EZ

Coronach Close

NR50PT

Poplar Close

NR85EB

The Glade

NR85ET

Poethlyn Drive

NR85FH

Starling Street

NR85GN

Peter Pulling Drive

NR85FR

Grebe Court

NR85HN

Queens Hill Place

NR85AQ

Magpie Close

NR85AY

Tower Close

NR85HW

Pump House Close

NR85AS

Linalls Drive

NR85EX

Rose Avenue

NR85GG

Blackhill Wood Lane

NR85AT

Tower Close

NR50JS

William Frost Way

NR85GH

Quarry Road

Data Sources

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