Gurney Court is in New Costessey, Norwich and in South Norfolk district. NR5 0SS is located in the New Costessey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Norwich South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gurney Court, New Costessey, Norwich, NR5 0SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR5 0HA, NR5 9DQ, NR5 0HD, NR5 9DL, NR5 0HB, NR5 9DA, NR5 0RE, NR5 0RG, NR5 0HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR5 0SS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 51% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 52.3% | 49% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.2% | 32.1% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 49.2% | -7.8% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 11.1% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 7.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.4% | 47.1% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 35.6% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 13.2% | -5.2% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 21.5% | -10.1% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 11.2% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 13.1% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.5% | 9.2% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 19.1% | 11.1% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 21.1% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 4.6% | 4.8% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.7% | 94.2% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97% | 92.9% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 5.4% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 92.9% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gurney Court was 50.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.3% lower than the New Costessey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gurney Court has the 17th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in New Costessey and the 118th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in South Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gurney Court, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-08-18 | £291,813 |
| 6 Gurney Court, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2005-06-17 | £263,098 |
| 9 Gurney Court, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £34,000 | 2002-11-01 | £92,350 |
| 6 Gurney Court, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,950 | 2002-03-15 | £263,602 |
| 6 Gurney Court, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £49,950 | 1996-05-16 | £321,691 |
NR5 0SS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NR5 0SS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in NR5 0SS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 1,648 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School Rawley Road , Bowthorpe NR5 9AP | 4out of 4 | 465 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Costessey Primary School Three Mile Lane , Costessey NR5 0RR | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's VA Junior School Astley Road , Chapel Break NR5 9LA | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Primary Academy Gentry Place , NR5 8XZ | 2out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Break Infant School Thurlby Road , Chapel Break NR5 9LU | 4out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Victory Academy Middleton Crescent , Costessey NR5 0PX | 4out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 2,458 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 3out of 4 | 3,007 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 3out of 4 | 5,081 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 5,204 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School The Old Fire Station , 30 Bethel Street NR2 1NR | - not rated | 5,039 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education Ipswich Road , NR2 2LJ | - not rated | 5,373 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banks House School 55a Norwich Road , NR5 0EQ | - not rated | 623 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Education 168b Motum Road , NR5 8EG | - not rated | 1,361 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of East Anglia The Registry , University Plain NR4 7TJ | - not rated | 2,790 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 3,734 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Hall Specialist Academy Pettus Road , NR4 7BU | 4out of 4 | 3,891 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society Alive Food Hive | 13 Waldegrave, Norwich | 454 yd | |
| Castle Carvery - Clocktower | 26 Jarrold Way, Bowthorpe Employment Area | 831 yd | |
| Country Kitchen Foods Ltd @ Grays Fair Court | Grays Fair Court, 266 Dereham Road | 993 yd | |
| Orchard Rooms Luncheon Club | Community Centre, Bullace Road | 1,077 yd | |
| Roys Cafe | 11 Bowthorpe Main Centre, Wendene | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The FDC | Bowthorpe Park, Clover Hill Road | 491 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree | Dereham Road, Norwich | 617 yd | |
| The Crown | 79 Norwich Road, Costessey | 714 yd | |
| Anatoli Social Club | 2D Larkman Lane, Norwich | 1,026 yd | |
| Norkie Public House | Norkie, Bowthorpe Main Centre | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway @ BP Oval Service Station | 2 Dereham Road, Costessey | 233 yd | |
| Barrons Fish And Chips | 85 Norwich Road, Costessey | 714 yd | |
| New Wok | 198 Norwich Road, Costessey | 729 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab | 71 Knowland Grove, Norwich | 768 yd | |
| Bacon \& Burger | Garden Outside 568 Dereham Road, Norwich | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Daily | 200 Norwich Road, New Costessey | 729 yd | |
| Roys (Wroxham) Ltd | Bowthorpe Main Centre, Wendene | 1,094 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Breckland Park Recreation Ground JERNINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 415 yd |
| The Fdc Clover Hill Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 495 yd |
| Costessey Junior School THREE MILE LANE | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| The Brook Hotel (Closed) Bowthorpe Employment Area | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 806 yd |
| Valley Primary School GENTRY PLACE | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Valley Primary Academy GENTRY PLACE | grass pitches | 982 yd |
| St Michaels Junior School ASTLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,050 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 89.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.