Postcode NR5 8PW 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 2.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 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 44.2% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 86 ft away from NR5 8PW.
Earlham near NR5 8PW 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Henderson Community Park | Large | Walking directions to Henderson Community Park |
| 0.2 mi | Sycamore Crescent Wood | Medium | Walking directions to Sycamore Crescent Wood |
| 0.2 mi | The Woodlands Park | Small | Walking directions to The Woodlands Park |
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Wensum area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £435,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £292,500 |
| Flats | 18 | £137,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £243,000 |
| Terraced | 66 | £226,250 |
10 year median price trend in Wensum
In the NR5 8PW postcode area, located within Earlham, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR5 8PW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shah Jalal grocers | Guardian Road, Norwich, NR5 8PF | Walking directions to Shah Jalal grocers |
| 0.4 mi | Norwich Food Centre | 308 Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, NR5 8AB | Walking directions to Norwich Food Centre |
| 0.4 mi | Hotblack Store | 71 Hotblack Road, Norwich, NR2 4HQ | Walking directions to Hotblack 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.