Postcode NR5 8RA is located in an urban city, within the Bowthorpe 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 3.0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 37.7% 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 8RA.
Bowthorpe & West Earlham near NR5 8RA 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 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Bowthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,256 up to £405,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £275,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £151,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £215,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bowthorpe
In the NR5 8RA postcode area, located within Bowthorpe & West Earlham, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR5 8RA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Kamajen Store | 177 Earlham Green Lane, Norwich, NR5 8RF | Walking directions to Kamajen Store |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 2c Larkman Lane, Norwich, NR5 8TX | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 1 Larkman Lane, Norwich, NR5 8TZ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 560A Dereham Road, Norwich, NR5 8TU | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | First Choice International Food | 560 Dereham Road, Norwich, NR5 8TU | Walking directions to First Choice International Food |
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.