NR5 8AY 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 (8AY) 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 NR5 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AY.
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 8AY 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 8AY postcode have the street address of Gipsy Lane
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the NR5 8AY postcode is home to a bustling 63 residents!
It is situated within the post town of NORWICH within the old postal county of Norfolk.
NR5 8AY is within the city of Norwich.
The NR5 8AY postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in NR5 8AY are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced and semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in NR5 8AY are social housing with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for NR5 8AY
The telephone area code for NR5 8AY is 01603 Norwich.
Map Coordinates for NR5 8AY
| Latitude | 52.6305342918 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 1.2516024654 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the NR5 8AY Postcode?
Download Speeds For NR5 8AY
| Average Mbps | 140.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
NR5 8AY has an average download speed of 140.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
383 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
88% of postcodes (1,037,019) have slower broadband speeds.
12% of postcodes (147,239) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For NR5 8AY
| Average Mbps | 16.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 13.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
NR5 8AY has an average upload speed of 16.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
8,847 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
79% of postcodes (938,360) have slower upload speeds.
20% of postcodes (237,434) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of NR5 8AY Postcode
England Primary Schools
Wensum Junior School
Address: Wensum Junior School, Turner Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4HB
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: 01603620877
Bignold Primary School and Nursery
Address: Bignold Primary School and Nursery, Wessex Street, Norwich, NR2 2SY
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: 01603625721
Bignold Primary School
Address: Bignold Primary School, Wessex Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2SY
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact:
Avenue Junior School
Address: Avenue Junior School, Avenue Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3HP
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01603441034
Nelson Infant School
Address: Nelson Infant School, Northumberland Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4EH
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact:
Colman Junior School
Address: Colman Junior School, South Park Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7AU
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01603508530
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Address: St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Jessopp Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3QB
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01603441484
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Address: St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Jessopp Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3QB
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact:
Recreation Road Infant School
Address: Recreation Road Infant School, Recreation Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3PA
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01603457120
Colman Infant School
Address: Colman Infant School, Colman Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7AW
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 01603491010
Henderson Green Primary School
Address: Henderson Green Primary School, Earlham Grove, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8DX
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: 01603628030
Henderson Green Primary School
Address: Henderson Green Primary School, Earlham Grove, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8DX
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact:
Bluebell Primary School
Address: Bluebell Primary School, Lovelace Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7DS
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact:
West Earlham Junior School
Address: West Earlham Junior School, Scarnell Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8HT
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: 01603454569
West Earlham Infant and Nursery School
Address: West Earlham Infant and Nursery School, Scarnell Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8HT
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: 01603451299
Valley Primary Academy
Address: Valley Primary Academy, Gentry Place, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8XZ
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01603742969
Valley Primary School
Address: Valley Primary School, Gentry Place, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8XZ
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact:
Norwich Primary Academy
Address: Norwich Primary Academy, Clarkson Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8ED
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: 01603454423
Costessey Infant School
Address: Costessey Infant School, Three Mile Lane, Norwich, NR5 0RR
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact:
Costessey Primary School
Address: Costessey Primary School, Three Mile Lane, Costessey, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0RR
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: 01603742203
St Michael's VA Junior School
Address: St Michael's VA Junior School, Astley Road, Chapel Break, Bowthorpe, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 9LA
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: 01603745812
England Secondary Schools
Hellesdon High School
Address: Hellesdon High School, 187 Middletons Lane, Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5SB
Distance: 2.08 miles
Contact: 01603424711
Jane Austen College
Address: Jane Austen College, 46-48 Colegate, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1DD
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: 01603463800
City Academy Norwich
Address: City Academy Norwich, 299 Bluebell Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7LP
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact:
England Higher Schools
Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School
Address: Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School, The Old Fire Station, 30 Bethel Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1NR
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: 01603280940
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near NR5 8AY
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 541 EARLHAM ROAD, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR4 7HW
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact: :
DEN TEAM DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 527 EARLHAM ROAD, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR4 7HN
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: :
WEST EARLHAM DENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE
Address: 50 EARLHAM WEST CENTRE, NORWICH, NR5 8AD
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: :
SISKIN DENTAL CENTRE
Address: NORWICH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, BOWTHORPE ROAD, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR2 3TU
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
SISKIN DENTAL CENTRE
Address: NORWICH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, BOWTHORPE ROAD, NORWICH, NR2 3TU
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
UEA HEALTH CENTRE
Address: EARLHAM ROAD, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR4 7TJ
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near NR5 8AY
ALLIED PHARMACY EARLHAM WEST
Address: 42 EARLHAM WEST CENTRE, WEST EARLHAM, NORWICH, NR5 8AD
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01603 451318
BOOTS
Address: 562A DEREHAM ROAD, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR5 8TU
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01603 454701
WEST END STREET PHARMACY
Address: 22 WEST END STREET, NORWICH, NR2 4JJ
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01603 620121
HURN CHEMIST
Address: 143 UNTHANK ROAD, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR2 2PE
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01603 623769
VAUXHALL STREET PHARMACY
Address: CO OP PHARMACY, 22 SUFFOLK SQUARE, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR2 2AA
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01603 626178
COSTESSEY PHARMACY
Address: 192 NORWICH ROAD, NEW COSTESSEY, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR5 0EX
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01603 746400
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near NR5 8AY
NORFOLK OPTHALMICS LTD - CAMBRIDGE ST
Address: 26 CAMBRIDGE STREET, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR2 2BB
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (NORWICH UPPER ST. GILES)
Address: 87 UPPER ST. GILES STREET, NORWICH, NR2 1AB
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: :
MULTIOPTICS LIMITED
Address: UNIT 3, BOWTHORPE MAIN CENTRE, WENDENE, NORWICH, NR5 9HA
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: :
COE COSTA & MOORE OPTICIANS (CHURCH LANE)
Address: EATON CENTRE, CHURCH LANE, EATON, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR4 6NW
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: :
NORWICH 1 DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 6 AMDERLEY DRIVE, NORWICH, NR4 6HY
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (ST STEPHENS STREET, NORWICH)
Address: 55 ST. STEPHENS STREET, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR1 3QR
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near NR5 8AY
WENSUM VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: WEST EARLHAM HEALTH CTR., WEST EARLHAM, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR5 8AD
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01603 250660
BACON ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 16 BACON ROAD, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR2 3QX
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01603 503917
UEA MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: EARLHAM ROAD, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR4 7TJ
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01603 251600
DR FINNEY & PARTNERS
Address: BATES GREEN SURGERY, 8A BATES GREEN, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR5 8YT
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01603 749921
ADELAIDE STREET HEALTH CENTRE
Address: ADELAIDE STREET, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR2 4JL
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
CASTLE PARTNERSHIP (MILE END SURGERY)
Address: MILE END ROAD SURGERY, 29 MILE END ROAD, NORWICH, NR4 7QX
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: :
Motorway Junctions near NR5 8AY
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near NR5 8AY
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the NR5 8AY Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Norwich South Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Clive Lewis |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the NR5 8AY 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 8AY 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 CouncilPostcodes near the NR5 8AY Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the NR5 8AY Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Larkman Lane, NORWICH, NR5 8TZ | 1.10 miles | Directions from NR5 8AY to Aldi |
| Waitrose, Eaton Centre, NORWICH, NR4 6NU | 2.51 miles | Directions from NR5 8AY to Waitrose |
| Aldi, Drayton Road, NORWICH, NR3 2DW | 2.55 miles | Directions from NR5 8AY to Aldi |
| Asda, Drayton High Road, NORWICH, NR6 5DT | 2.59 miles | Directions from NR5 8AY to Asda |
| Iceland, St. Stephens Street, NORWICH, NR1 3QR | 2.77 miles | Directions from NR5 8AY to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the NR5 8AY Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet Briar Road, Norwich, NR6 5AL | 1.43 miles | Directions from NR5 8AY to Sweet Briar Road |
| Brigg Street, Norwich, NR2 1QN | 1.77 miles | Directions from NR5 8AY to Brigg Street |
| Castle Mall Centre, Norwich, NR1 3DD | 1.89 miles | Directions from NR5 8AY to Castle Mall Centre |
| A11/a47 Thickthorn Service Area, Norwich, NR9 3AU | 2.35 miles | Directions from NR5 8AY to A11/a47 Thickthorn Service Area |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Drayton High Road, NORWICH, NR6 5DT | 1.61 miles | Directions from NR5 8AY to McDonald's, Drayton High Road, NORWICH, NR6 5DT |
| McDonald's, The Dining Terrace, Chapelfield, NORWICH, NR2 1SY | 1.63 miles | Directions from NR5 8AY to McDonald's, The Dining Terrace, Chapelfield, NORWICH, NR2 1SY |
| McDonald's, Haymarket, NORWICH, NR2 1QJ | 1.74 miles | Directions from NR5 8AY to McDonald's, Haymarket, NORWICH, NR2 1QJ |
| McDonald's, Boundary Road, NORWICH, NR6 5JB | 1.79 miles | Directions from NR5 8AY to McDonald's, Boundary Road, NORWICH, NR6 5JB |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, The Dining Terrace, Chapelfield, NORWICH, NR2 1SY | 1.63 miles | Directions from NR5 8AY to KFC Norwich - Chapelfield |
| KFC, William Frost Way, New Costessey, NORWICH, NR5 0JS | 3.11 miles | Directions from NR5 8AY to KFC Norwich - Longwater |
| KFC, Anglia Parkway South, IPSWICH, IP1 5QP | 38.08 miles | Directions from NR5 8AY to KFC Ipswich - Bury Road |
| KFC, Anson Road, Martlesham Heath, IPSWICH, IP5 3RA | 39.00 miles | Directions from NR5 8AY to KFC Ipswich - Martlesham Heath |
| KFC, Grafton Way, IPSWICH, IP1 1AX | 40.06 miles | Directions from NR5 8AY to KFC Ipswich - Cardinal Park |