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NR5 (Norwich) in a nutshell

NR5 covers Norwich, in Broadland and Norwich and South Norfolk. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for NR5

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Two councils in one district

NR5 is split between Broadland and Norwich and South Norfolk. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

NR5 stretches across Bowthorpe, Hethersett, New Costessey and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'NR5', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Older terraces, older pipes

Norwich has lots of terraced homes. In older ones, ask the plumber to look at shared supply pipes and any old tanks in the loft.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Norwich: 25.8% terraced
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
  • Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
  • CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).

More detail on the Norwich page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does NR5 cover?

NR5 (Norwich) includes the wards of Bowthorpe, Hethersett, New Costessey, Old Costessey, Sprowston East, University, Wensum (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to NR5?

Neighbouring districts include NR4 (Norwich), NR2 (Eaton), NR3 (Norwich), NR6 (Norwich), NR8 (Norwich) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering NR5 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in NR5?

About 11,861 households and 28,834 residents at the 2011 Census, across 635 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is NR5 in?

NR5 sits in Broadland, Norwich, South Norfolk (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Norwich North, Norwich South, South Norfolk.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
NR5 1
Areas covered
Norwich 2
Active postcodes
635 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
11,861 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
28,834 2
Electoral wards
Bowthorpe, Hethersett, New Costessey, Old Costessey, Sprowston East, University, Wensum 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Norwich North, Norwich South, South Norfolk 4
Local authority
Broadland, Norwich, South Norfolk 4
Households in converted/shared houses (Norwich built-up area)
2.4% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.