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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

NR85DS

The Croft

NR85DR

Sidney Road

NR50TG

Hall Drive

NR85HE

Fairway

NR50GB

Dr Torrens Way

NR50JT

Alex Moorhouse Way

NR85FS

Lapwing Drive

NR50UX

Colossus Way

NR50AF

John Hyrne Way

NR85AZ

Fieldfare Way

NR50PJ

Johnson Close

NR85AW

West End

NR85FR

Grebe Court

NR95EQ

Dereham Road

NR50SR

Sawyers Close

NR85HD

Kestrel Avenue

NR85DW

Carrs Hill Close

NR85GL

Cecil Sparkes Walk

NR50TQ

Longwater Lane

NR85BN

Hinshalwood Way

NR85GZ

Kestrel Avenue

NR50WF

Andromeda Close

NR85GN

Peter Pulling Drive

NR50UJ

Worcester Road

NR85EF

Folgate Lane

NR50PF

East Hills Road

NR50UN

Badger Road

NR50TR

Bawburgh Lane

NR50UA

Bawburgh Close

NR50TA

Longwater Lane

NR85FP

Pochard Street

NR85BJ

Costessey Lane

NR50WG

Apollo Crescent

NR85ES

St Simon Close

NR85BA

West End Avenue

NR50TN

Bawburgh Lane

NR50PD

East Hills Road

NR50UE

Lord Nelson Drive

NR50SD

Dereham Road

NR85AY

Tower Close

NR85HN

Queens Hill Place

NR85FA

Robin Close

NR85FW

Fairway

NR50PH

Folwell Road

NR85HA

Blyth'S Wood Avenue

NR85DB

The Street

NR85HP

Stony Grove

NR85BU

Nursery Lane

NR85EA

Highlands

NR85AD

Lime Tree Avenue

NR85BF

Kingfisher Close

NR85GS

Peacock Grove

NR85AT

Tower Close

NR50WH

Ascension Avenue

NR50UT

Britannia Way

NR85GB

Fairway

NR85BG

Ringland Lane

NR85BX

Townhouse Road

NR50TH

Longwater Lane

NR85HL

Foxhouse Road

NR85GH

Quarry Road

NR85EJ

Solario Road

NR50JS

William Frost Way

NR85EB

The Glade

NR85HB

Woodpecker Way

NR85BL

Siskin Close

NR50TE

Longwater Lane

NR85GA

Waxwing Way

NR85GJ

Wilderness Road

NR85DT

The Croft

NR50US

Victory Grove

NR50WU

Phoenix Way

NR50TW

St Walstans Close

NR50UH

Vanguard Chase

NR85EW

Husenbeth Close

NR50WP

Hyperion Row

NR85AB

Townhouse Road

NR85BT

Townhouse Road

NR85HH

Allan Bedford Crescent

NR50WA

Neptune Loke

NR85EQ

Stockwell Road

NR50SQ

Dereham Road

NR85AH

Longwater Lane

NR50UZ

Minotaur Way

NR85EU

Fairway

NR50TD

Longwater Lane

NR50RU

Highfields

NR85GY

Brian Mc Carter Gardens

NR85BS

Townhouse Road

NR85FZ

Redpoll Road

NR85EP

Solario Road

NR85FT

Kestrel Avenue

NR85AR

Breydon Drive

NR85ET

Poethlyn Drive

NR85FQ

Teal Drive

NR85AA

Townhouse Road

NR50UQ

Lion Close

NR50SG

Dereham Road

NR85FY

Crossbill Close

NR85BH

Fleet Road

Data Sources

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