Postcode NR5 8BU is located in an urban city, within the Wensum ward of Norwich in the East of England region, and forms part of the Earlham area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76.2 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 2.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Henderson Community Park.
Earlham has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,685 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Earlham has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 76.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 17.2% 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 8BU.
Earlham near NR5 8BU 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Henderson Community Park | Large | Walking directions to Henderson Community Park |
| 0.4 mi | The Woodlands Park | Small | Walking directions to The Woodlands Park |
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Wensum area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £435,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £292,500 |
| Flats | 18 | £137,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £243,000 |
| Terraced | 66 | £226,250 |
10 year median price trend in Wensum
In the NR5 8BU postcode area, located within Earlham, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR5 8BU
| 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 | Shah Jalal grocers | Guardian Road, Norwich, NR5 8PF | Walking directions to Shah Jalal grocers |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 85;87 Cadge Road, Norwich, NR5 8DF | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Earlham Road, Norwich, NR4 7TF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Foodstore | Earlham Green Lane, Norwich, NR4 7TE | Walking directions to Co-op Foodstore |
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.