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NR5 8QG

Dereham Road

Wensum

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Detailed insights for NR5 8QG

Overview

Postcode NR5 8QG 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Earlham is £47,163 per year. The nearest station is Norwich, about 2.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Henderson Community Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
18.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Earlham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,065 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Earlham has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.8%

Approximately 18.8% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Earlham is £47,163 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 109 ft away from NR5 8QG.

Flood risk

No risk

Earlham near NR5 8QG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Norwich located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NR5 8QG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHenderson Community ParkLargeWalking directions to Henderson Community Park
0.4 miSycamore Crescent WoodMediumWalking directions to Sycamore Crescent Wood
0.4 miThe Woodlands ParkSmallWalking directions to The Woodlands Park

Area Profile

Population
311
Population density
3,731.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.67(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.34(-11%)
Shoplifting
9.69(+42%)
Other theft
5.81(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.81(-9%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
231
73.8%
Other White
32
10.22%
Indian
9
2.88%
African
8
2.56%
Other Asian
6
1.92%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
32.2%
Level 3 (A level)
60
22.73%
No qualifications
40
15.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
10.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.85%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
44
31.88%
Owns with a mortgage
35
25.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
23.19%
Social rents from council
22
15.94%
Other social rented
4
2.9%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Wensum

Median price£218,000
Price per sq ft£270
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £253K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £218,000 (about £270 per square foot) in Wensum area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £555,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wensum over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£310,000£284
Semi-Detached18£246,750£303
Terraced58£215,500£267
Flats15£140,000£238

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wensum

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wensum.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£233,000£121,500£188,625£168,750
2017£244,000£134,500£203,500£178,500
2018£242,500£134,250£190,000£190,000
2019£250,000£120,000£203,500£178,500
2020£230,000£128,500£207,250£200,000
2021£297,250£136,250£230,000£205,000
2022£365,000£140,000£265,000£234,500
2023£285,000£142,750£250,000£220,000
2024£281,250£145,000£250,500£220,000
2025£326,250£136,500£261,200£217,000
2026£315,000£149,500£235,000£217,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wensum.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wensum.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£221£175£234£208
2017£194£224£232£219
2018£225£213£249£222
2019£276£207£242£229
2020£269£201£248£232
2021£273£209£280£245
2022£307£244£307£275
2023£330£228£282£286
2024£268£252£275£274
2025£287£232£287£273
2026£278£246£305£267
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wensum.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wensum in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR5 8QG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR5 8QG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Mar 2026392, Dereham Road, Norwich, NR5 8QGDetachedFreehold£315,000
04 Sept 20253, The Loke, Dereham Road, Norwich, NR5 8QGDetachedFreehold£555,000
06 Feb 202690, Whistlefish Court, Norwich, NR5 8QSFlatsLeasehold£149,000
14 Feb 202588, Whistlefish Court, Norwich, NR5 8QSFlatsLeasehold£137,500
02 Feb 202613, Tollhouse Road, Norwich, NR5 8QFSemi-DetachedFreehold£262,600

Schools

In the NR5 8QG postcode area, located within Earlham, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NR5 8QG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHenderson Green Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miNurseryEarlham Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryNorwich Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR5 8QG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NR5 8QG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miShah Jalal grocersGuardian Road, Norwich, NR5 8PFWalking directions to Shah Jalal grocers
0.3 miPremier85;87 Cadge Road, Norwich, NR5 8DFWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miNorwich Food Centre308 Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, NR5 8ABWalking directions to Norwich Food Centre
0.5 miFirst Choice International Food560 Dereham Road, Norwich, NR5 8TUWalking directions to First Choice International Food
0.5 miMorrisons Daily560A Dereham Road, Norwich, NR5 8TUWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Norwich district (2025-26).

Band A£1,594
Band B£1,860
Band C£2,126
Band D£2,392
Band E£2,923
Band F£3,455
Band G£3,986
Band H£4,783

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NR5 8QG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ben Price

Wensum - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Tom Butterworth

Wensum - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Clive Lewis

Norwich South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictNorwichE07000148
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorwich SouthE14001409
WardWensumE05012913
ParishNorwich, unparished areaE43000115
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)EarlhamE02005589
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Norwich 006BE01026864
Police ForceNorfolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NR5 8QG

Is NR5 8QG (Earlham) safe?

The area around NR5 8QG records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NR5 8QG?

The median sale price around NR5 8QG in Earlham is £218,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NR5 8QG?

There are 14 schools close to NR5 8QG, including Henderson Green Primary Academy (Good), Earlham Nursery School (Good) and Norwich Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NR5 8QG?

NR5 8QG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,065 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NR5 8QG (Earlham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Norwich South covering NR5 8QG is Clive Lewis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ben Price (Green Party) and Tom Butterworth (Green Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.