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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 very low crime levels, with around 35 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
4/10
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

Shoplifting
21.38(+201%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.15(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.72(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.95(-7%)
Other theft
3.2(-42%)
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 142 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Old Costessey & Queens Hills area, with individual transactions ranging from £136,000 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
Detached44£379,750
Flats28£155,500
Semi-Detached36£265,000
Terraced34£246,500

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

NR85DP

Folgate Lane

NR85FB

Robin Close

NR85EH

Magnolia Way

NR85BS

Townhouse Road

NR85DE

Kost Road

NR85EA

Highlands

NR85GJ

Wilderness Road

NR85HA

Blyth'S Wood Avenue

NR50TX

Ernest Gage Avenue

NR85AN

West End

NR50UT

Britannia Way

NR85AD

Lime Tree Avenue

NR85AU

Tower Close

NR85BF

Kingfisher Close

NR85GH

Quarry Road

NR85GF

Knappers Way

NR85HL

Foxhouse Road

NR50WB

Orion Drive

NR85AW

West End

NR85FH

Starling Street

NR85DD

The Street

NR85GQ

Ron Hill Road

NR50TG

Hall Drive

NR50TH

Longwater Lane

NR85BG

Ringland Lane

NR85EL

Silvo Road

NR85FL

Bittern Road

NR50UZ

Minotaur Way

NR85BN

Hinshalwood Way

NR85BW

Kirklands

NR50UW

Britannia Way

NR85DN

Folgate Close

NR85EZ

Coronach Close

NR85FX

Kestrel Avenue

NR85AH

Longwater Lane

NR85AZ

Fieldfare Way

NR50UY

Colossus Way

NR85FY

Crossbill Close

NR85HB

Woodpecker Way

NR50PR

Elm Close

NR85DB

The Street

NR85HP

Stony Grove

NR85AX

Tower Hill

NR85DA

Myrtle Avenue

NR85DH

Folgate Lane

NR85HG

George Gardens

NR50JS

William Frost Way

NR85FN

Nightingale Mews

NR85GE

Lords Hill

NR50PS

Oak Close

NR85DS

The Croft

NR85HN

Queens Hill Place

NR85BD

Brickfield Loke

NR85EP

Solario Road

NR85FZ

Redpoll Road

NR50TD

Longwater Lane

NR50US

Victory Grove

NR85EW

Husenbeth Close

NR85GX

Falcon Crescent

NR85DT

The Croft

NR85ES

St Simon Close

NR85EY

Bahram Road

NR85FA

Robin Close

NR85HE

Fairway

NR85HW

Pump House Close

NR50TA

Longwater Lane

NR85AJ

West End

NR85DR

Sidney Road

NR85ED

Windmill Lane

NR85HJ

Charlotte Drive

NR85AR

Breydon Drive

NR85AY

Tower Close

NR85DJ

Folgate Lane

NR85DX

Hill Top Drive

NR85GA

Waxwing Way

NR85DF

The Street

NR50TL

Alex Moorhouse Way

NR85EF

Folgate Lane

NR85GN

Peter Pulling Drive

NR85GD

Maze Avenue

NR85GU

Red Admiral Close

NR50PB

Longdell Hills

NR50TB

Longwater Lane

NR50WA

Neptune Loke

NR85GL

Cecil Sparkes Walk

NR85AA

Townhouse Road

NR85AS

Linalls Drive

NR85DL

Vicarage Close

NR85EQ

Stockwell Road

NR85FP

Pochard Street

NR85AB

Townhouse Road

NR85BP

Poethlyn Drive

NR85FS

Lapwing Drive

NR85FW

Fairway

NR85HD

Kestrel Avenue

NR50WE

Royal Sovereign Avenue

NR85GY

Brian Mc Carter Gardens

NR50JH

Forest Way

NR85AQ

Magpie Close

NR85FU

Whiskerd Way

Data Sources

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