Postcode NR5 8RN 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 89.1 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 3.2 miles away. There are 10 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 89.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 40.5% 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 8RN.
Bowthorpe & West Earlham near NR5 8RN 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 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in University area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £652,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £427,500 |
| Flats | 10 | £161,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £350,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £279,000 |
10 years price trend in University
In the NR5 8RN postcode area, located within Bowthorpe & West Earlham, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.