Postcode NR8 5AT is located in an urban city, within the Old Costessey ward of South Norfolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Old Costessey & Queens Hills area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Old Costessey & Queens Hills is £66,837 per year. The nearest station is Norwich located about 5.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is 'The Castle' park.
Old Costessey & Queens Hills has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,770 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Old Costessey & Queens Hills has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Old Costessey & Queens Hills is £66,837 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR8 5AT.
Old Costessey & Queens Hills near NR8 5AT 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 5.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 'The Castle' park | Small | Walking directions to 'The Castle' park |
Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £258,000 in Old Costessey area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,866 up to £885,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £262,750 |
| Detached | 53 | £382,000 |
| Flats | 34 | £161,000 |
| Terraced | 42 | £244,000 |
10 year median price trend in Old Costessey
In the NR8 5AT postcode area, located within Old Costessey & Queens Hills, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for South Norfolk district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NR8 5AT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Justin Stephen Cork
Old Costessey - Elected 4 May 2023
Sharon Louise Blundell
Old Costessey - Elected 4 May 2023
Terry Laidlaw
Old Costessey - Elected 4 May 2023
Ben Goldsborough
South Norfolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.