Postcode NR5 8BB is located in an urban city, within the University ward of Norwich in the East of England region, and forms part of the Earlham area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Earlham is £38,100 per year. The nearest station is Norwich located about 2.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Henderson Community Park.
Earlham has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,264 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Earlham has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 63.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Earlham is £38,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR5 8BB.
Earlham near NR5 8BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Norwich located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Henderson Community Park | Large | Walking directions to Henderson Community Park |
Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £284,000 in University area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £652,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £435,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £160,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £289,500 |
| Terraced | 9 | £271,000 |
10 year median price trend in University
In the NR5 8BB postcode area, located within Earlham, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR5 8BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Norwich Food Centre | 308 Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, NR5 8AB | Walking directions to Norwich Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Earlham Road, Norwich, NR4 7TF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Foodstore | Earlham Green Lane, Norwich, NR4 7TE | Walking directions to Co-op Foodstore |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 85;87 Cadge Road, Norwich, NR5 8DF | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Shah Jalal grocers | Guardian Road, Norwich, NR5 8PF | Walking directions to Shah Jalal grocers |
Annual council tax rates for Norwich district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.