Postcode NR5 9BU 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 moderate crime levels, with around 71.1 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 no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Bowthorpe Park.
Bowthorpe & West Earlham has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,043 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 71.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 33.6% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 175 ft away from NR5 9BU.
Bowthorpe & West Earlham near NR5 9BU 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bowthorpe Park | Large | Walking directions to Bowthorpe Park |
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 9BU postcode area, located within Bowthorpe & West Earlham, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR5 9BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 2 Dereham Road, Norwich, NR5 0SY | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Knowland Convenience Store | 69,69a Knowland Grove, Norwich, NR5 8YD | Walking directions to Knowland Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Kamajen Store | 177 Earlham Green Lane, Norwich, NR5 8RF | Walking directions to Kamajen Store |
| 0.3 mi | Costessey Shopper | 94 Norwich Road, Costessey, Norwich, NR5 0EH | Walking directions to Costessey Shopper |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 2c Larkman Lane, Norwich, NR5 8TX | Walking directions to Best-one |
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.