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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 68 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
68
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
35.12(+13%)
Shoplifting
18.78(+164%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.96(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.3(+45%)
Other theft
6.2(+12%)
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 166 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 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
Detached51£382,000
Flats33£160,000
Semi-Detached40£265,000
Terraced42£250,000

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

NR50PE

East Hills Road

NR85DP

Folgate Lane

NR50TR

Bawburgh Lane

NR85FB

Robin Close

NR50WH

Ascension Avenue

NR85EH

Magnolia Way

NR50UP

Culloden Avenue

NR85BS

Townhouse Road

NR85DE

Kost Road

NR85EA

Highlands

NR85GJ

Wilderness Road

NR50PF

East Hills Road

NR85HA

Blyth'S Wood Avenue

NR50TX

Ernest Gage Avenue

NR50UR

Dolphin Road

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

NR50PH

Folwell Road

NR50WB

Orion Drive

NR85AW

West End

NR50PD

East Hills Road

NR50UL

Bristol Road

NR50WS

Orville Place

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

NR50TN

Bawburgh Lane

NR50PJ

Johnson Close

NR85DB

The Street

NR85HP

Stony Grove

NR50SF

Horseshoe Close

NR85AX

Tower Hill

NR85DA

Myrtle Avenue

NR85DH

Folgate Lane

NR85HG

George Gardens

NR50JS

William Frost Way

NR50SU

Green Close

NR85FN

Nightingale Mews

NR85GE

Lords Hill

NR85DS

The Croft

NR85HN

Queens Hill Place

NR85BD

Brickfield Loke

NR85EP

Solario Road

NR85FZ

Redpoll Road

NR50TD

Longwater Lane

NR50UD

Bawburgh 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

NR50WG

Apollo Crescent

NR50WL

Babylon Drive

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

NR50WQ

Icarus Rise

NR85EF

Folgate Lane

NR85GN

Peter Pulling Drive

NR50SE

Dereham Road

NR85GD

Maze Avenue

NR85GU

Red Admiral Close

NR50PA

Round Well Road

NR50PB

Longdell Hills

Data Sources

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