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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

NR85AX

Tower Hill

NR85GR

Holly Blue Mews

NR85GE

Lords Hill

NR85HG

George Gardens

NR50TP

Old Costessey

NR50JH

Forest Way

NR85AE

Green Hills Close

NR50WA

Neptune Loke

NR85GQ

Ron Hill Road

NR50UZ

Minotaur Way

NR85GA

Waxwing Way

NR85DT

The Croft

NR85FS

Lapwing Drive

NR85AU

Tower Close

NR85FQ

Teal Drive

NR50WB

Orion Drive

NR85EL

Silvo Road

NR85GY

Brian Mc Carter Gardens

NR85HD

Kestrel Avenue

NR85HH

Allan Bedford Crescent

NR85AZ

Fieldfare Way

NR85EY

Bahram Road

NR85BG

Ringland Lane

NR85FX

Kestrel Avenue

NR50TJ

Longwater Lane

NR85DA

Myrtle Avenue

NR85BS

Townhouse Road

NR85GJ

Wilderness Road

NR85DJ

Folgate Lane

NR85ES

St Simon Close

NR50WD

Prince Close

NR85GZ

Kestrel Avenue

NR50JU

Ernest Gage Avenue

NR85DX

Hill Top Drive

NR85BL

Siskin Close

NR85FW

Fairway

NR85FZ

Redpoll Road

NR85DE

Kost Road

NR85AR

Breydon Drive

NR50TL

Alex Moorhouse Way

NR50WE

Royal Sovereign Avenue

NR85DL

Vicarage Close

NR85DF

The Street

NR85BU

Nursery Lane

NR85FB

Robin Close

NR85BJ

Costessey Lane

NR85EW

Husenbeth Close

NR85BN

Hinshalwood Way

NR85AP

Breydon Drive

NR85HU

Woodcock Hill

NR85AJ

West End

NR85GS

Peacock Grove

NR85FY

Crossbill Close

NR50UW

Britannia Way

NR85HL

Foxhouse Road

NR50TX

Ernest Gage Avenue

NR85FP

Pochard Street

NR50PB

Longdell Hills

NR85GU

Red Admiral Close

NR85AA

Townhouse Road

NR85GW

Falcon Crescent

Data Sources

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