Postcode NR5 8YG 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 very high crime levels, with around 125.4 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 3.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Earlham has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,756 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Earlham has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 70.8% 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.
The average income of residents in Earlham is £38,100 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 308 ft away from NR5 8YG.
Earlham near NR5 8YG 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 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 8YG postcode area, located within Earlham, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR5 8YG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 2 Dereham Road, Norwich, NR5 0SY | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Knowland Convenience Store | 69,69a Knowland Grove, Norwich, NR5 8YD | Walking directions to Knowland Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Costessey Shopper | 94 Norwich Road, Costessey, Norwich, NR5 0EH | Walking directions to Costessey Shopper |
| 0.2 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 |
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.