Postcode NR5 8YU 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 125.5 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 2.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Earlham has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,745 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Earlham has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 41.2% 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 135 ft away from NR5 8YU.
Earlham near NR5 8YU 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £221,000 in Wensum area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,500 up to £435,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £306,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £136,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £243,000 |
| Terraced | 62 | £225,000 |
10 years price trend in Wensum
In the NR5 8YU postcode area, located within Earlham, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.