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Old Costessey

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About

Old Costessey ward lies along the western bank of the River Wensum, bordering the city of Norwich. The area contains a mix of residential development and open farmland, with the historic core of Old Costessey village at its centre. The landscape is characterised by the river valley and areas of woodland, including parts of Costessey Woods. A notable local landmark is the remaining gatehouse of Costessey Hall, a Tudor mansion demolished in the early 20th century.

The ward's infrastructure includes the Longwater retail and business park, a significant employment area. Residential neighbourhoods range from older properties near the village centre to newer housing estates. The presence of the river and public footpaths, such as those in the woods, provides green space for recreation. The area maintains a distinct identity separate from the adjacent Norwich suburbs, with its own community facilities and local history tied to the former estate.

Area overview

On average Old Costessey has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Old Costessey is £64,241 per year. There are 2 schools in Old Costessey: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Old Costessey is home to around 10,648 people, with a population density of about 963.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Old Costessey Population
10,648
Population density
963.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.76(+29%)
Shoplifting
16.15(+136%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.24(+14%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.83(+39%)
Other theft
6.57(+20%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,604
80.8%
Other White
684
6.42%
Indian
257
2.41%
African
256
2.4%
Other Asian
199
1.87%
Total population: 10,648

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,994
36.95%
Level 3 (A level)
1,596
19.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,196
14.76%
No qualifications
971
11.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
813
10.03%
Total 16+ residents: 8,103

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,947
45.25%
Owns outright
1,011
23.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
643
14.94%
Other social rented
450
10.46%
Social rents from council
93
2.16%
Total households: 4,303

Property prices in Old Costessey

Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £258,000 in Old Costessey area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,866 up to £885,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Old 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 Old Costessey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached44£262,750
Detached53£382,000
Flats34£161,000
Terraced42£244,000

10 years median price trend in Old Costessey

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

All postcodes in Old Costessey

NR85DH

Folgate Lane

NR85DL

Vicarage Close

NR85BB

Breydon Drive North

NR85BY

Townhouse Road

NR50PE

East Hills Road

NR85DA

Myrtle Avenue

NR50WE

Royal Sovereign Avenue

NR50WQ

Icarus Rise

NR50UD

Bawburgh Lane

NR50UW

Britannia Way

NR85AE

Green Hills Close

NR85BP

Poethlyn Drive

NR85GP

Peter Pulling Drive

NR85DP

Folgate Lane

NR85DJ

Folgate Lane

NR85HW

Pump House Close

NR50UR

Dolphin Road

NR50JH

Forest Way

NR85HF

Elizabeth Way

NR50TL

Alex Moorhouse Way

NR50UY

Colossus Way

NR85AP

Breydon Drive

NR85HJ

Charlotte Drive

NR85GT

Peacock Grove

NR85HG

George Gardens

NR85AQ

Magpie Close

NR85DN

Folgate Close

NR50WR

Normandy Grove

NR85AS

Linalls Drive

NR85ED

Windmill Lane

NR85AL

Parklands

NR85FJ

Heron Road

NR50UL

Bristol Road

NR85GG

Blackhill Wood Lane

NR50SU

Green Close

NR50TP

Old Costessey

NR85GW

Falcon Crescent

NR50TX

Ernest Gage Avenue

NR85EE

Sir Alfred Munnings Road

NR85DD

The Street

NR85DE

Kost Road

NR85EZ

Coronach Close

NR85DQ

Piccoli Close

NR85AX

Tower Hill

NR85GU

Red Admiral Close

NR85FE

Woodpecker Way

NR50SJ

Dereham Road

NR85DX

Hill Top Drive

NR85GX

Falcon Crescent

NR85FD

Woodpecker Way

NR50PB

Longdell Hills

NR85FH

Starling Street

NR85EL

Silvo Road

NR85FN

Nightingale Mews

NR50TU

Achilles Drive

NR50TB

Longwater Lane

NR50TZ

Old Costessey

NR50PA

Round Well Road

NR85EN

Cleves Way

NR50TY

Longwater Lane

NR50UG

Vanguard Chase

NR50UB

Triumph Court

NR85FX

Kestrel Avenue

NR85FG

Dunnock Drive

NR50WN

Enterprise Gardens

NR85BW

Kirklands

NR85FF

Dunnock Drive

NR85FB

Robin Close

NR50WL

Babylon Drive

NR85EX

Rose Avenue

NR85AU

Tower Close

NR50UF

Lord Nelson Drive

NR50TJ

Longwater Lane

NR85DF

The Street

NR85AF

Linnet Road

NR85EY

Bahram Road

NR85FU

Whiskerd Way

NR50SF

Horseshoe Close

NR85AG

West End

NR85GD

Maze Avenue

NR50WJ

Athena Avenue

NR85GE

Lords Hill

NR85EH

Magnolia Way

NR50JU

Ernest Gage Avenue

NR50TF

Longwater Lane

NR85AN

West End

NR85FL

Bittern Road

NR50WD

Prince Close

NR85GR

Holly Blue Mews

NR50WS

Orville Place

NR85ER

Rufus Street

NR50RX

Greenfields

NR85BD

Brickfield Loke

NR50UP

Culloden Avenue

NR50WW

Serenity Place

NR85BE

Taverham Lane

NR85HU

Woodcock Hill

NR50WB

Orion Drive

NR85GQ

Ron Hill Road

NR50SE

Dereham Road

Data Sources

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