Postcode NR8 5FS 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 5.6 miles away. There are 3 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 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 1.8% 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 5FS.
Old Costessey & Queens Hills near NR8 5FS 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 5.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 'The Castle' park | Small | Walking directions to 'The Castle' park |
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 5FS postcode area, located within Old Costessey & Queens Hills, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR8 5FS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 1 Kestral Avenue, Norwich, NR8 5HD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.