NR5 8AX is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (NR5) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8AX) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:

Postal Area. In our case NR which means Norwich.
Postal District. In our case NR5.
Postal Sector. In our case NR4 7.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AX.

The regional mail center for the post area NR is the National Distribution Centre, which is located at Danes Way, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 7DD.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the NR5 8AX postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is BOWTHORPE DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the NR5 8AX postcode have the street address of Gipsy Lane

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the NR5 8AX postcode is home to a bustling 62 residents!

It is situated within the post town of NORWICH within the old postal county of Norfolk.

NR5 8AX is within the city of Norwich.

The NR5 8AX postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in NR5 8AX are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.

Most properties in NR5 8AX are owned by the occupiers with the rest being newly built and awaiting an owner.

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Property Type	Percentage
Residential	100%
Commercial	0%
Public	0%

Telephone Area Code for NR5 8AX

The telephone area code for NR5 8AX is 01603 Norwich.

Map Coordinates for NR5 8AX

Latitude	52.6305153327
Longitude	1.25523714443

Ordnance Survey Maps for NR5 8AX

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Weather Forecast for NR5 8AX

Wed 1st May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C)	7.00%	NE 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C)	4.00%	NNE 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Overcast	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	9.00%	NNE 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	10.00%	NNE 9 mph

Thu 2nd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	5.00%	NNE 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	0.00%	NE 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Sunny day	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	0.00%	NE 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Sunny day	16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	0.00%	ENE 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Sunny day	18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C)	0.00%	ENE 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Sunny day	17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	0.00%	ENE 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (day)	14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	0.00%	NE 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	4.00%	N 4 mph

Fri 3rd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Partly cloudy (night)	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	3.00%	NNW 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	7.00%	WNW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Overcast	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	17.00%	WNW 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Light rain shower (day)	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	34.00%	WNW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Light rain shower (day)	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	35.00%	WNW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Light rain	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	44.00%	W 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Light rain	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	45.00%	W 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Light rain shower (night)	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	31.00%	WSW 9 mph

Sat 4th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	9.00%	WSW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	9.00%	WSW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	9.00%	SW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	7.00%	SW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	8.00%	SW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	9.00%	SW 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	9.00%	SSW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	7.00%	S 4 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the NR5 8AX Postcode?

Download Speeds For NR5 8AX

Average Mbps	80.100
Median Mbps	33.700
Maximum Mbps	205.000

NR5 8AX has an average download speed of 80.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).

679 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

55% of postcodes (650,564) have slower broadband speeds.

45% of postcodes (533,398) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For NR5 8AX

Average Mbps	9.400
Median Mbps	8.200
Maximum Mbps	21.000

NR5 8AX has an average upload speed of 9.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).

5,460 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

21% of postcodes (243,512) have slower upload speeds.

79% of postcodes (935,669) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of NR5 8AX Postcode

England Secondary Schools

City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy

Address: City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy, Eaton Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 6PP

Distance: 1.50 miles

School Website

Contact: 01603274000

City Academy Norwich

Address: City Academy Norwich, 299 Bluebell Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7LP

Distance: 0.36 miles

School Website

Contact:

England Primary Schools

Avenue Junior School

Address: Avenue Junior School, Avenue Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3HP

Distance: 0.79 miles

School Website

Contact: 01603441034

Nelson Infant School

Address: Nelson Infant School, Northumberland Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4EH

Distance: 0.87 miles

Contact:

Colman Junior School

Address: Colman Junior School, South Park Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7AU

Distance: 0.76 miles

School Website

Contact: 01603508530

St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School

Address: St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Jessopp Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3QB

Distance: 0.63 miles

School Website

Contact: 01603441484

St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School

Address: St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Jessopp Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3QB

Distance: 0.63 miles

Contact:

Recreation Road Infant School

Address: Recreation Road Infant School, Recreation Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3PA

Distance: 0.63 miles

School Website

Contact: 01603457120

Wensum Junior School

Address: Wensum Junior School, Turner Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4HB

Distance: 0.75 miles

School Website

Contact: 01603620877

Colman Infant School

Address: Colman Infant School, Colman Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7AW

Distance: 0.87 miles

School Website

Contact: 01603491010

Henderson Green Primary School

Address: Henderson Green Primary School, Earlham Grove, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8DX

Distance: 0.28 miles

School Website

Contact: 01603628030

Henderson Green Primary School

Address: Henderson Green Primary School, Earlham Grove, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8DX

Distance: 0.28 miles

Contact:

Bluebell Primary School

Address: Bluebell Primary School, Lovelace Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7DS

Distance: 0.46 miles

Contact:

West Earlham Junior School

Address: West Earlham Junior School, Scarnell Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8HT

Distance: 0.51 miles

School Website

Contact: 01603454569

West Earlham Infant and Nursery School

Address: West Earlham Infant and Nursery School, Scarnell Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8HT

Distance: 0.51 miles

School Website

Contact: 01603451299

Valley Primary Academy

Address: Valley Primary Academy, Gentry Place, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8XZ

Distance: 0.98 miles

School Website

Contact: 01603742969

Valley Primary School

Address: Valley Primary School, Gentry Place, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8XZ

Distance: 0.98 miles

Contact:

Norwich Primary Academy

Address: Norwich Primary Academy, Clarkson Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8ED

Distance: 0.63 miles

School Website

Contact: 01603454423

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near NR5 8AX

DEN TEAM DENTAL CENTRE

Address: 527 EARLHAM ROAD, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR4 7HN

Distance: 0.10 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 541 EARLHAM ROAD, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR4 7HW

Distance: 0.23 miles

Contact: :

SISKIN DENTAL CENTRE

Address: NORWICH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, BOWTHORPE ROAD, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR2 3TU

Distance: 0.39 miles

Contact: :

SISKIN DENTAL CENTRE

Address: NORWICH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, BOWTHORPE ROAD, NORWICH, NR2 3TU

Distance: 0.39 miles

Contact: :

WEST EARLHAM DENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE

Address: 50 EARLHAM WEST CENTRE, NORWICH, NR5 8AD

Distance: 0.61 miles

Contact: :

UEA HEALTH CENTRE

Address: EARLHAM ROAD, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR4 7TJ

Distance: 0.81 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near NR5 8AX

ALLIED PHARMACY EARLHAM WEST

Address: 42 EARLHAM WEST CENTRE, WEST EARLHAM, NORWICH, NR5 8AD

Distance: 0.61 miles

Contact: tel: 01603 451318

BOOTS

Address: 562A DEREHAM ROAD, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR5 8TU

Distance: 0.71 miles

Contact: tel: 01603 454701

WEST END STREET PHARMACY

Address: 22 WEST END STREET, NORWICH, NR2 4JJ

Distance: 1.00 miles

Contact: tel: 01603 620121

HURN CHEMIST

Address: 143 UNTHANK ROAD, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR2 2PE

Distance: 1.02 miles

Contact: tel: 01603 623769

VAUXHALL STREET PHARMACY

Address: CO OP PHARMACY, 22 SUFFOLK SQUARE, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR2 2AA

Distance: 1.21 miles

Contact: tel: 01603 626178

ST STEPHENS GATE PHARMACY

Address: 55 WESSEX STREET, NORWICH, NR2 2TJ

Distance: 1.40 miles

Contact: tel: 01603 618936

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near NR5 8AX

NORFOLK OPTHALMICS LTD - CAMBRIDGE ST

Address: 26 CAMBRIDGE STREET, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR2 2BB

Distance: 1.12 miles

Contact: :

SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (NORWICH UPPER ST. GILES)

Address: 87 UPPER ST. GILES STREET, NORWICH, NR2 1AB

Distance: 1.29 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (ST STEPHENS STREET, NORWICH)

Address: 55 ST. STEPHENS STREET, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR1 3QR

Distance: 1.58 miles

Contact: :

COE COSTA & MOORE OPTICIANS (CHURCH LANE)

Address: EATON CENTRE, CHURCH LANE, EATON, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR4 6NW

Distance: 1.59 miles

Contact: :

CECIL AMEY LTD - NORWICH

Address: 22A HAYMARKET, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR2 1QH

Distance: 1.60 miles

Contact: :

M&S OPTICIANS (NORWICH)

Address: 11-15 RAMPANT HORSE STREET, NORWICH, NR2 1QR

Distance: 1.62 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near NR5 8AX

BACON ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: 16 BACON ROAD, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR2 3QX

Distance: 0.39 miles

Contact: tel: 01603 503917

WENSUM VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: WEST EARLHAM HEALTH CTR., WEST EARLHAM, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR5 8AD

Distance: 0.61 miles

Contact: tel: 01603 250660

UEA MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: EARLHAM ROAD, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR4 7TJ

Distance: 0.81 miles

Contact: tel: 01603 251600

DR FINNEY & PARTNERS

Address: BATES GREEN SURGERY, 8A BATES GREEN, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR5 8YT

Distance: 0.92 miles

Contact: tel: 01603 749921

ADELAIDE STREET HEALTH CENTRE

Address: ADELAIDE STREET, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR2 4JL

Distance: 0.94 miles

Contact: :

CASTLE PARTNERSHIP (MILE END SURGERY)

Address: MILE END ROAD SURGERY, 29 MILE END ROAD, NORWICH, NR4 7QX

Distance: 1.01 miles

Contact: :

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Transport Links near NR5 8AX

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: NR5 8AX

Norwich
Norwich station, Station Approach, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1EF
Distance: 2.82 miles
Driving Time: 9.14 minutes
Salhouse
Salhouse station, Station Road, Salhouse, Norfolk, NR13 6NZ
Distance: 9.03 miles
Driving Time: 14.08 minutes
Brundall Gardens
Brundall Gardens station, West End Avenue, Brundall, Norfolk, NR13 5RG
Distance: 9.21 miles
Driving Time: 14.26 minutes
Wymondham
Wymondham station, Station Approach, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0JZ
Distance: 10.18 miles
Driving Time: 13.51 minutes
Brundall
Brundall station, Station Road, Brundall, Norfolk, NR13 5LA
Distance: 10.28 miles
Driving Time: 15.53 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near NR5 8AX

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near NR5 8AX

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the NR5 8AX Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Norwich South Boro Const
Member or Parliament	Clive Lewis
Contact Details	Contact Clive Lewis
Political Party	Labour

What Council is the NR5 8AX Postcode in?

The Local Council for this Postcode is Norwich District Council and the County Council is Norfolk County Council.

Norfolk County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.

Norwich District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.

You can visit the website for Norwich District at the following link Norwich District.

How much is the Council Tax?

Norwich District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.

Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Norwich District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.

Planning Applications

When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.

Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.

Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.

Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the NR5 8AX Postcode is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Norfolk County Council

Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.

Library services - Norfolk County Council

House Sales in NR5 8AX

Yearly House Sales for NR5 8AX
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2012	£262,000	£262,000	£262,000	1
2015	£375,000	£370,000	£372,500	2
2017	£115,000	£490,000	£302,500	2
2019	£182,500	£355,000	£268,750	2
2021	£535,000	£535,000	£535,000	1
2023	£230,000	£230,000	£230,000	1

Postcodes near the NR5 8AX Postcode

NR5 8BB Beverley Close NR5 8AE Bowthorpe Road NR5 8AB Bowthorpe Road NR5 8AJ Bowthorpe Road NR4 7SH Earles Gardens NR2 3RG Earlham Road NR4 7HP Earlham Road NR4 7HN Earlham Road NR4 7HL Earlham Road NR5 8AQ Fieldview NR5 8DS Filby Close NR5 8AY Gipsy Lane NR4 7JW Henderson Road

What Popular Supermarkets are near the NR5 8AX Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near NR5 8AX
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Aldi, Larkman Lane, NORWICH, NR5 8TZ	1.28 miles	Directions from NR5 8AX to Aldi
Aldi, Drayton Road, NORWICH, NR3 2DW	2.35 miles	Directions from NR5 8AX to Aldi
Waitrose, Eaton Centre, NORWICH, NR4 6NU	2.53 miles	Directions from NR5 8AX to Waitrose
Iceland, St. Stephens Street, NORWICH, NR1 3QR	2.53 miles	Directions from NR5 8AX to Iceland
Asda, Drayton High Road, NORWICH, NR6 5DT	2.54 miles	Directions from NR5 8AX to Asda

What Popular Restaurants are near the NR5 8AX Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near NR5 8AX
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Sweet Briar Road, Norwich, NR6 5AL	1.39 miles	Directions from NR5 8AX to Sweet Briar Road
Brigg Street, Norwich, NR2 1QN	1.62 miles	Directions from NR5 8AX to Brigg Street
Castle Mall Centre, Norwich, NR1 3DD	1.74 miles	Directions from NR5 8AX to Castle Mall Centre
A11/a47 Thickthorn Service Area, Norwich, NR9 3AU	2.43 miles	Directions from NR5 8AX to A11/a47 Thickthorn Service Area

Mcdonald's Restaurants near NR5 8AX
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, The Dining Terrace, Chapelfield, NORWICH, NR2 1SY	1.48 miles	Directions from NR5 8AX to McDonald's, The Dining Terrace, Chapelfield, NORWICH, NR2 1SY
McDonald's, Drayton High Road, NORWICH, NR6 5DT	1.58 miles	Directions from NR5 8AX to McDonald's, Drayton High Road, NORWICH, NR6 5DT
McDonald's, Haymarket, NORWICH, NR2 1QJ	1.58 miles	Directions from NR5 8AX to McDonald's, Haymarket, NORWICH, NR2 1QJ
McDonald's, Boundary Road, NORWICH, NR6 5JB	1.74 miles	Directions from NR5 8AX to McDonald's, Boundary Road, NORWICH, NR6 5JB

KFC Restaurants near NR5 8AX
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, The Dining Terrace, Chapelfield, NORWICH, NR2 1SY	1.48 miles	Directions from NR5 8AX to KFC Norwich - Chapelfield
KFC, William Frost Way, New Costessey, NORWICH, NR5 0JS	3.24 miles	Directions from NR5 8AX to KFC Norwich - Longwater
KFC, Anglia Parkway South, IPSWICH, IP1 5QP	38.10 miles	Directions from NR5 8AX to KFC Ipswich - Bury Road
KFC, Anson Road, Martlesham Heath, IPSWICH, IP5 3RA	38.99 miles	Directions from NR5 8AX to KFC Ipswich - Martlesham Heath
KFC, Grafton Way, IPSWICH, IP1 1AX	40.07 miles	Directions from NR5 8AX to KFC Ipswich - Cardinal Park