Postcode NR5 8HZ is located in an urban city, within the University ward of Norwich in the East of England region , and forms part of the Bowthorpe & West Earlham area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bowthorpe & West Earlham is £38,500 per year. The nearest station is Norwich located about 2.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Earlham Park.
Bowthorpe & West Earlham has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,029 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Bowthorpe & West Earlham has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 36.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Bowthorpe & West Earlham is £38,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR5 8HZ.
Bowthorpe & West Earlham near NR5 8HZ 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 8HZ postcode area, located within Bowthorpe & West Earlham, there are 8 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.