Postcode NR5 8LQ 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bowthorpe & West Earlham is £47,547 per year. The nearest station is Norwich located about 2.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Bowthorpe & West Earlham has a 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 81.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Bowthorpe & West Earlham is £47,547 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR5 8LQ.
Bowthorpe & West Earlham near NR5 8LQ 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in University area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £610,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £420,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £160,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £272,500 |
| Terraced | 8 | £253,500 |
10 year median price trend in University
In the NR5 8LQ postcode area, located within Bowthorpe & West Earlham, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR5 8LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Earlham Shopper | 9-11 Earlham West Centre, Norwich, NR5 8AD | Walking directions to Earlham Shopper |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 85;87 Cadge Road, Norwich, NR5 8DF | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | CO-OP Daily | Earlham Green Lane, Norwich, NR4 7TE | Walking directions to CO-OP Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Earlham Road, Norwich, NR4 7TF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Kamajen Store | 177 Earlham Green Lane, Norwich, NR5 8RF | Walking directions to Kamajen Store |
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.
Elected local representatives for NR5 8LQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tammy Searle
University - Elected 7 May 2026
Clive Lewis
Norwich South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.