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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

NR50TJ

Longwater Lane

NR85BU

Nursery Lane

NR85DQ

Piccoli Close

NR85BY

Townhouse Road

NR85EJ

Solario Road

NR50JU

Ernest Gage Avenue

NR85BH

Fleet Road

NR85BJ

Costessey Lane

NR85EU

Fairway

NR85BB

Breydon Drive North

NR85HH

Allan Bedford Crescent

NR50PT

Poplar Close

NR85AE

Green Hills Close

NR85AL

Parklands

NR85ER

Rufus Street

NR85FE

Woodpecker Way

NR85HF

Elizabeth Way

NR50UJ

Worcester Road

NR85BT

Townhouse Road

NR85DG

The Street

NR85GP

Peter Pulling Drive

NR85AG

West End

NR85GZ

Kestrel Avenue

NR50PX

Middleton Crescent

NR50TF

Longwater Lane

NR85EE

Sir Alfred Munnings Road

NR85EB

The Glade

NR85AT

Tower Close

NR85FR

Grebe Court

NR85BL

Siskin Close

NR85EX

Rose Avenue

NR50TP

Old Costessey

NR85EN

Cleves Way

NR85ET

Poethlyn Drive

NR85FF

Dunnock Drive

NR85GS

Peacock Grove

NR95EQ

Dereham Road

NR50UX

Colossus Way

NR85FT

Kestrel Avenue

NR85GT

Peacock Grove

NR85DW

Carrs Hill Close

NR85GG

Blackhill Wood Lane

NR50TE

Longwater Lane

NR50TQ

Longwater Lane

NR85FG

Dunnock Drive

NR85FJ

Heron Road

NR50WD

Prince Close

NR85FQ

Teal Drive

NR50TU

Achilles Drive

NR85AP

Breydon Drive

NR50AF

John Hyrne Way

NR50JT

Alex Moorhouse Way

NR85AF

Linnet Road

NR85BA

West End Avenue

NR85FD

Woodpecker Way

NR85GW

Falcon Crescent

NR85HU

Woodcock Hill

NR85BE

Taverham Lane

NR85BX

Townhouse Road

NR85GB

Fairway

NR85GR

Holly Blue Mews

Data Sources

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