Town Pop. 2,409

Living in Costessey: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Costessey scores 55/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 48/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 38/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Costessey places 3rd of 4 in the NR8 postcode district. On healthcare specifically, Costessey sits 15 points above the NR8 district figure of 33/100. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see NR8 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
56.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 55 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 27 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tower Close 37 crimes
  2. 2 Longwater Lane 13 crimes
  3. 3 Tower Hill Park 9 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 6.871 · PM2.5 7.128 · PM10 12.185 µg/m³
71
Green Space 34
Parks Ample 17
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
45
3 schools in area · 23 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Queen's Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, CostesseyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Ormiston Victory AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
48
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital2.6 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department2.6 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital33 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryRoundwell Medical Centre0.9 mi
GP capacity1,841 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
38
Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
67.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
67.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 49 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
51
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed2.5%Retired31.2%Student2.3%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.1%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary26.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.7%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership73.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
Council tax South Norfolk · 2026-27
A £1,655
B £1,931
C £2,207
D £2,483
E £3,035
F £3,587
G £4,138
H £4,966
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
48
Norwich 4.7 mi
Salhouse 7.6 mi
Wymondham 7.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
42
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £357,500 24
Detached £537,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£308k £364k £422k £477k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Queen's Hills 55 1.3 mi away ⇄
Taverham and Drayton 58 1.5 mi away ⇄
Easton (Broadland) 33 2.6 mi away ⇄
Colney 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Horsford 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Little Melton 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Norwich 63 3.4 mi away ⇄
Horsham St Faith 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Felthorpe 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Cringleford 59 3.9 mi away ⇄
Colton (South Norfolk) 33 4.3 mi away ⇄
Hethersett 46 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Costessey a nice place to live?

Costessey is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Costessey is 55/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Costessey?

Costessey is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 137 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Costessey?

Among the top-rated schools in Costessey are Queen's Hill Primary School and St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Costessey in total.

What are house prices like in Costessey?

The current median house price in Costessey is £357,500, around 25% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £537,000. There were 24 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Costessey in context

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Postcode districts in Costessey

NR8 53 ⇄

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