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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

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

NR50UE

Lord Nelson Drive

NR50WF

Andromeda Close

NR85AB

Townhouse Road

NR85BP

Poethlyn Drive

NR85FS

Lapwing Drive

NR85FW

Fairway

NR85HD

Kestrel Avenue

NR50SQ

Dereham Road

NR50WE

Royal Sovereign Avenue

NR50WU

Phoenix Way

NR85GY

Brian Mc Carter Gardens

NR50JH

Forest Way

NR50SG

Dereham Road

NR85AQ

Magpie Close

NR85FU

Whiskerd Way

NR50TJ

Longwater Lane

NR85BU

Nursery Lane

NR85DQ

Piccoli Close

NR85BY

Townhouse Road

NR85EJ

Solario Road

NR50JU

Ernest Gage Avenue

NR50RU

Highfields

NR50UB

Triumph Court

NR50WJ

Athena Avenue

NR85BH

Fleet Road

NR85BJ

Costessey Lane

NR85EU

Fairway

NR85BB

Breydon Drive North

NR85HH

Allan Bedford Crescent

NR85AE

Green Hills Close

NR85AL

Parklands

NR85ER

Rufus Street

NR85FE

Woodpecker Way

NR85HF

Elizabeth Way

NR50UF

Lord Nelson Drive

NR50UJ

Worcester Road

NR85BT

Townhouse Road

NR85DG

The Street

NR85GP

Peter Pulling Drive

NR50UG

Vanguard Chase

NR85AG

West End

NR85GZ

Kestrel Avenue

NR50RX

Greenfields

NR50TF

Longwater Lane

NR50UN

Badger Road

NR50TW

St Walstans Close

NR50UA

Bawburgh Close

NR85EE

Sir Alfred Munnings Road

NR85EB

The Glade

NR50UH

Vanguard Chase

NR50WN

Enterprise Gardens

NR85AT

Tower Close

NR85FR

Grebe Court

NR50SD

Dereham Road

NR85BL

Siskin Close

NR85EX

Rose Avenue

NR50GB

Dr Torrens Way

NR50SR

Sawyers Close

NR50UQ

Lion Close

NR50TP

Old Costessey

NR50TY

Longwater Lane

NR85EN

Cleves Way

NR85ET

Poethlyn Drive

NR85FF

Dunnock Drive

NR85GS

Peacock Grove

NR95EQ

Dereham Road

NR50UX

Colossus Way

NR85FT

Kestrel Avenue

NR85GT

Peacock Grove

NR50SJ

Dereham Road

NR50WR

Normandy 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

NR50ST

Mill Croft Close

NR50TU

Achilles Drive

NR50TZ

Old Costessey

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

NR50WW

Serenity Place

NR50WP

Hyperion Row

Data Sources

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