Postcode NR5 8HW 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 88.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in University & Avenues is £33,500 per year. The nearest station is Norwich located about 2.7 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 88.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 38.4% 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 of residents in University & Avenues is £33,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR5 8HW.
University & Avenues near NR5 8HW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £292,500 in University area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £652,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £420,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £160,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £295,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £279,000 |
10 years price trend in University
In the NR5 8HW postcode area, located within University & Avenues, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Fiveways | Gipsy Lane, Norwich, NR5 8AZ | |
| 0.5 mi | bar(su) | The Street, Norwich, NR4 7TJ |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.