Postcode NR5 8BW is located in an urban city, within the University ward of Norwich in the East of England region, and forms part of the University & Avenues area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in University & Avenues is £51,906 per year. The nearest station is Norwich located about 3.0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Earlham Park.
University & Avenues has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,146 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
University & Avenues has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 82.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in University & Avenues is £51,906 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR5 8BW.
University & Avenues near NR5 8BW 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 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Earlham Park | Large | Walking directions to Earlham Park |
Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £289,500 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 | 14 | £427,500 |
| Flats | 9 | £160,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £295,000 |
| Terraced | 8 | £265,500 |
10 year median price trend in University
In the NR5 8BW postcode area, located within University & Avenues, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR5 8BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Earlham Shopper | 9-11 Earlham West Centre, Norwich, NR5 8AD | Walking directions to Earlham Shopper |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Foodstore | Earlham Green Lane, Norwich, NR4 7TE | Walking directions to Co-op Foodstore |
| 0.5 mi | Kamajen Store | 177 Earlham Green Lane, Norwich, NR5 8RF | Walking directions to Kamajen Store |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Earlham Road, Norwich, NR4 7TF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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: 16/01/2026.