Postcode NR8 5AU 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 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Old Costessey & Queens Hills is £46,400 per year. The nearest station is Norwich located about 5.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Old Costessey & Queens Hills has a low 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 44.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 56.7% 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 of residents in Old Costessey & Queens Hills is £46,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR8 5AU.
Old Costessey & Queens Hills near NR8 5AU 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 5.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 180 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 57 | £375,000 |
| Flats | 37 | £160,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £265,000 |
| Terraced | 46 | £250,000 |
10 year median price trend in Old Costessey
In the NR8 5AU 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.