NR5 Postcode District
NR5 is one of 17 Postcode Districts for the Norwich Post town in Norfolk
The NR5 postcode district is located in the NR Norwich postal area, NR5 has a population of 32,240 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 4.68 square miles (12.12 square kilometres or 2,994.74 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of NR5. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
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District overview
The primary settlement in the NR5 postcode district is Norwich, located in the county of Norfolk, England. New Costessey is another significant settlement within the district. The most significant post town in the NR5 postcode district is Norwich.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector NR5 0, covers Norwich and New Costessey in Norfolk.
The sector NR5 5 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The sector NR5 8, covers Norwich in Norfolk.
The sector NR5 9, covers Norwich in Norfolk.
The post town for this district is NORWICH.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Norwich District (B) (390 postal codes), followed by the South Norfolk District area (232 postal codes), and finally, the Broadland District area (8 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich | 3.32 | ESE |
| Wymondham | 6.68 | SW |
| Reepham | 9.44 | NNW |
| Aylsham | 10.62 | N |
| Hingham | 10.84 | WSW |
| Dereham | 11.97 | WNW |
| Attleborough | 12.23 | SW |
| Loddon | 13.35 | ESE |
| North Walsham | 14.26 | NNE |
| Stalham | 15.35 | NE |
| Bungay | 15.87 | SE |
| Harleston | 16.97 | SSE |
| Watton | 17.23 | WSW |
| Diss | 18.95 | SSW |
| Holt | 18.98 | NNW |
| Beccles | 19.35 | SE |
| Cromer | 20.24 | N |
| Fakenham | 20.24 | NW |
| Sheringham | 20.80 | N |
| Caister-on-Sea | 21.45 | E |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 728
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORWICH | NORWICH | NR5 8 | 225 |
| NORWICH | NORWICH | NR5 0 | 179 |
| NORWICH | NORWICH | NR5 9 | 160 |
| NORWICH | NORWICH | NR5 0 | 66 |
| New Costessey | NORWICH | NR5 0 | 52 |
| New Costessey | NORWICH | NR5 0 | 42 |
| NORWICH | NORWICH | NR5 8 | 2 |
| New Costessey | NORWICH | NR5 0 | 1 |
| NORWICH | NORWICH | NR5 9 | 1 |
Street list for NR5
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| ERNEST GAGE AVENUE | 472 |
| EARLHAM GREEN LANE | 278 |
| EARLHAM GREEN LANE | 278 |
| BOWTHORPE HALL ROAD | 170 |
| SWAFIELD STREET | 134 |
| RANDLE GREEN | 131 |
| DEREHAM ROAD A1074 | 131 |
| DEREHAM ROAD A1074 | 131 |
| DEREHAM ROAD A1074 | 131 |
| NORWICH ROAD | 118 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2864 |
| Shoplifting | 709 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 685 |
| Public order | 413 |
| Other theft | 340 |
| Vehicle crime | 243 |
| Other crime | 157 |
| Burglary | 149 |
| Drugs | 115 |
| Bicycle theft | 105 |
| Possession of weapons | 76 |
| Robbery | 40 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 |
| Theft from the person | 25 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EARLHAM WEST CENTRE | NORWICH | 17 | NR5 8AD | View map | |
| WENDENE | NORWICH | 15 | NR5 9HA | View map | |
| WILLIAM FROST WAY | NORWICH | COSTESSEY | 12 | NR5 0JS | View map |
| ALEX MOORHOUSE WAY | NORWICH | COSTESSEY | 11 | NR5 0JT | View map |
| DEREHAM ROAD | NORWICH | 11 | NR5 8TU | View map |
Schools in the district
Ormiston Victory Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Middleton Crescent , Costessey , Norwich
Postcode: NR5 0PX
Headteacher: Naomi Palmer (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Costessey Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Three Mile Lane , Costessey , Norwich
Postcode: NR5 0RR
Headteacher: Mrs Katie Lawson (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Costessey Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Three Mile Lane , Norwich
Postcode: NR5 0RR
Headteacher: Mrs Katie Lawson (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Earlham Nursery School
Phase: Nursery
Address:
Cadge Road , Norwich
Postcode: NR5 8DB
Headteacher: Ms Carole Jacques (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Henderson Green Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Earlham Grove , Norwich
Postcode: NR5 8DX
Headteacher: Mrs Karen Winter (Locum Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Henderson Green Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Earlham Grove , Norwich
Postcode: NR5 8DX
Headteacher: Mrs Clair Gribble (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Norwich Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Clarkson Road , Norwich
Postcode: NR5 8ED
Headteacher: Ms Tanya Blake
Ofsted rating: Good
West Earlham Infant and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Scarnell Road , Norwich
Postcode: NR5 8HT
Headteacher: Mrs Jade Hunter (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
West Earlham Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Scarnell Road , Norwich
Postcode: NR5 8HT
Headteacher: Mrs C Eyers (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Valley Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Gentry Place , Norwich
Postcode: NR5 8XZ
Headteacher: Mr Douglas Dale (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Valley Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Gentry Place , Norwich
Postcode: NR5 8XZ
Headteacher: Ms Sara Bush
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Rawley Road , Bowthorpe , Norwich
Postcode: NR5 9AP
Headteacher: Helen McCarney
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Banks House School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Bright House, 51 Wendene , Bowthorpe , Norwich
Postcode: NR5 9HA
Headteacher: Mrs Dawn Wale
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
St Michael's VA Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Astley Road , Chapel Break , Bowthorpe , Norwich
Postcode: NR5 9LA
Headteacher: Mrs Helen McCarney (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Chapel Break Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Thurlby Road , Chapel Break , Bowthorpe , Norwich
Postcode: NR5 9LU
Headteacher: Mrs Amanda Turner (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beechcroft Dental Practice | BEECHCROFT, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR5 0RS | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Upper Stafford Avenue (dental Surgery) | 5 UPPER STAFFORD AVENUE, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR5 0AB | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | West Earlham Dental Health Practice | 50 EARLHAM WEST CENTRE, NORWICH, NR5 8AD | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr Finney & Partners | BATES GREEN SURGERY, 8A BATES GREEN, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR5 8YT | BRANCH SURGERY | Call 01603 749921 |
| 2 | Roundwell Medical Centre | 25 DOCTOR TORRENS WAY, COSTESSEY, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR5 0GB | GP PRACTICE | Call 0844 4996924 |
| 3 | Wensum Valley Medical Practice | WEST EARLHAM HEALTH CTR., WEST EARLHAM, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR5 8AD | GP PRACTICE | Call 01603 250660 |
| 4 | Beechcroft And Old Palace | 23 BEECHCROFT, NEW COSTESSEY, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR5 0RS | GP PRACTICE | Call 01603 271867 |
| 5 | Bowthorpe Medical Practice | BOWTHORPE MAIN CENTRE, WENDENE, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR5 9HA | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Bowthorpe Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service | WENDENE, NORWICH, NR5 9HA | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 7 | Bowthorpe Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3 | UNIT 15, BOWTHORPE HEALTH CENTRE, BOWTHORPE MAIN CENTRE, NORWICH, NR5 9HA | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 8 | Beechcroft And Old Palace - Covid Local Vaccination Service | 23 BEECHCROFT, NORWICH, NR5 0RS | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boots | 562A DEREHAM ROAD, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR5 8TU | PHARMACY | Call 01603 454701 |
| 2 | Costessey Pharmacy | 192 NORWICH ROAD, NEW COSTESSEY, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR5 0EX | PHARMACY | Call 01603 746400 |
| 3 | Boots | UNIT D, LONGWATER RET.PK, ALEX MOORHOUSE WAY, NEW COSTESSEY, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR5 0JT | PHARMACY | Call 01603 740359 |
| 4 | Roundwell Pharmacy | 25-27 DR TORRENS WAY, NEW COSTESSEY, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR5 0GB | PHARMACY | Call 01603 732950 |
| 5 | Beechcroft Pharmacy | 23 BEECHCROFT, NEW COSTESSEY, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR5 0RS | PHARMACY | Call 01603 749222 |
| 6 | Allied Pharmacy Earlham West | 42 EARLHAM WEST CENTRE, WEST EARLHAM, NORWICH, NR5 8AD | PHARMACY | Call 01603 451318 |
| 7 | E - Surgery | TOTAL ACCESS HEALTH, PCY UNIT, 42 BARNARD ROAD, BOWTHORPE EMPLOYMENT AREA, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR5 9JB | PHARMACY | Call 01603 931600 |
| 8 | Bowthorpe Pharmacy | UNIT 15, BOWTHORPE HEALTH CENTRE, BOWTHORPE MAIN CENTRE, NORWICH, NR5 9HA | PHARMACY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Longwater Specsavers Limited | SAINSBURYS SUPERMARKETS LTD, WILLIAM FROST WAY, NEW COSTESSEY, NORWICH, NR5 0JS | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Centenary Opticians | UNIT 3, BOWTHORPE MAIN CENTRE, WENDENE, NORWICH, NR5 9HA | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £324,607 | 105 | £345,642 | 106 | £345,818 | 101 | £363,692 | 121 |
| Semi-detached | £242,445 | 98 | £255,821 | 111 | £254,892 | 104 | £262,157 | 139 |
| Terraced | £218,334 | 76 | £220,785 | 107 | £236,272 | 68 | £236,091 | 104 |
| Flats | £148,958 | 24 | £140,057 | 21 | £132,690 | 25 | £138,736 | 36 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
No motorway junctions found for this postcode district.
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| NR5 0 | Bowthorpe Delivery Office |
| NR5 8 | Bowthorpe Delivery Office |
| NR5 9 | Bowthorpe Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| N | R | 5 | - | X | X | X |
| N | R | 5 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlements in the NR5 postal code are NORWICH and New Costessey.
The NR5 Postcode shares a border with NR4 (NORWICH, Cringleford, Colney), NR6 (NORWICH, Hellesdon, Old Catton), NR8 (Taverham, Costessey, Drayton), NR9 (Hethersett, Hingham, Easton) and NR2 (NORWICH).
Maps and visuals
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