Postcode NR5 8DW 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 108.2 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 2.4 miles away. There are 11 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 4,247 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Earlham has a high crime rate, with approximately 108.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 67.8% 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 8DW.
Earlham near NR5 8DW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £221,000 in Wensum area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,500 up to £435,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £306,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £136,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £243,000 |
| Terraced | 62 | £225,000 |
10 years price trend in Wensum
In the NR5 8DW postcode area, located within Earlham, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.