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Woodpecker Way, Costessey, Norwich

MyStreetCheck free street report: Woodpecker Way, Costessey, Norwich · 30 October 2026 · www.mystreetcheck.co.uk/norwich/woodpecker-way/

House prices, sold prices and local information for NR8 5FD, NR8 5FE, NR8 5HB.

Average price (last 12 months)
£186,143
7 sales
Average price (since 2016)
£185,508
114 sales
Price range
£123k – £350k
lowest to highest sale
Last sale
14 Aug 2026
NR8 5FD

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At a glance

House prices£186k average41% below the Norwich average CrimeAbout averageLower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England DeprivationLess deprived than mostDecile 8 of 10 (10 = least deprived) Flood riskIn a flood warning areaCheck the GOV.UK long-term risk Nearest stationOver 5 miles awayCheck local bus routes Schools2 rated Good or betterWithin 1.5 miles, 1 Outstanding Ultrafast broadband96% of homesNational average 80% Freehold or leasehold51% leaseholdAcross 123 Land Registry sales Conservation areaChecking…Planning designations Green beltChecking…Planning designations Listed buildingsChecking…Within about 200 m Planning applicationsChecking…Within 500 m, last 90 days

114 property sales on Woodpecker Way, Costessey, Norwich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 7 homes sold here for an average of £186,143. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £145,376. Average sale prices rose from £176,296 in 2016 to £188,833 in 2026 (+7%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 41% below the Norwich average of £314,672 over the same period. 37 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 34 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 50% flat, 23% semi-detached, 20% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Woodpecker Way range from £122,500 to £350,000. 49% of homes sold here were freehold and 51% leasehold. Of 962 streets in Norwich with at least two sales in the last year, Woodpecker Way ranks 846th for average price.

House prices on Woodpecker Way compared

Woodpecker Way£186,143
NR8 postcode area£323,452
Norwich£314,672
England & Wales£358,701

Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all NR8 house prices.

Average sale price by year

2016: £176,296 (31 sales)2016£176k2017: £168,498 (14 sales)2017£168k2018: £170,444 (9 sales)2018£170k2019: £172,100 (5 sales)2019£172k2020: £185,625 (8 sales)2020£186k2021: £185,808 (13 sales)2021£186k2022: £216,614 (11 sales)2022£217k2023: £245,667 (3 sales)2023£246k2024: £194,900 (5 sales)2024£195k2025: £200,167 (9 sales)2025£200k2026: £188,833 (6 sales)2026£189k

Tenure: 49% freehold and 51% leasehold across 123 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.

Prices by property type

TypeSalesAverage priceLast sold
Flat57£145,37631 Jul 2026
Semi-detached26£215,87618 May 2026
Terraced23£220,07314 Aug 2026
Detached8£273,37414 Nov 2023

Sold prices on Woodpecker Way

AddressDatePriceTypeTenure
73, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 14 Aug 2026£280,000 TerracedFreehold
27, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 31 Jul 2026£165,000 FlatLeasehold
1, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 18 May 2026£210,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
59, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 20 Apr 2026£168,000 FlatLeasehold
Flat 10, Woodpecker Court, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FE 6 Mar 2026£150,000 FlatLeasehold
Flat 13, Woodpecker Court, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FE 26 Feb 2026£160,000 FlatLeasehold
51, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 20 Nov 2025£170,000 FlatLeasehold
79, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 7 Jul 2025£245,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
14, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 23 Jun 2025£248,500 TerracedFreehold
32, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 31 Mar 2025£210,000 TerracedFreehold
29, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 14 Mar 2025£150,000 FlatLeasehold
17, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 28 Feb 2025£201,000 TerracedFreehold
Flat 14, Woodpecker Court, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FE 26 Feb 2025£145,000 FlatLeasehold
49, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 24 Feb 2025£160,000 FlatLeasehold
73, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 10 Jan 2025£272,000 TerracedFreehold
Flat 6, Woodpecker Court, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FE 20 Dec 2024£142,500 FlatLeasehold
71, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 6 Sep 2024£272,000 TerracedFreehold
19, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 9 Aug 2024£165,000 FlatLeasehold
Flat 2, Woodpecker Court, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FE 14 Jun 2024£145,000 FlatLeasehold
95, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 19 Apr 2024£250,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
75, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 14 Nov 2023£300,000 DetachedFreehold
5, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 29 Sep 2023£242,000 DetachedFreehold
53, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 4 Jul 2023£157,000 FlatLeasehold
2, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 13 Mar 2023£195,000 FlatLeasehold
22, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 2 Dec 2022£180,000 FlatLeasehold
8, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 16 Nov 2022£266,500 Semi-detachedFreehold
46, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 11 Nov 2022£350,000 DetachedFreehold
59, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 13 Jul 2022£165,000 FlatLeasehold
21, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 11 Jul 2022£163,000 FlatLeasehold
26, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 6 Jul 2022£242,750 TerracedFreehold
50, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 5 Jul 2022£257,500 Semi-detachedFreehold
51, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 27 May 2022£168,000 FlatLeasehold
Flat 13, Woodpecker Court, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FE 30 Mar 2022£168,000 FlatLeasehold
55, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 4 Mar 2022£152,000 FlatLeasehold
48, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 25 Jan 2022£270,000 TerracedFreehold
Garage 169, Woodpecker Way 7 Jan 2022£255,000 OtherLeasehold
49, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 19 Nov 2021£152,500 FlatLeasehold
79, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 19 Nov 2021£240,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
Flat 5, Woodpecker Court, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FE 4 Nov 2021£145,000 FlatLeasehold
32, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 3 Nov 2021£220,000 TerracedFreehold
87, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 30 Sep 2021£230,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
37, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 23 Sep 2021£154,000 FlatLeasehold
Flat 8, Woodpecker Court, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FE 6 Aug 2021£145,000 FlatLeasehold
25, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 30 Jun 2021£145,000 FlatLeasehold
57, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 28 May 2021£146,500 FlatLeasehold
35, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 18 May 2021£147,500 FlatLeasehold
Flat 11, Woodpecker Court, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FE 14 May 2021£130,000 FlatLeasehold
Garage, 24, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 26 Feb 2021£285,000 OtherLeasehold
24, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 26 Feb 2021£285,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
89, Woodpecker Way NR8 5FD 22 Jan 2021£275,000 DetachedFreehold
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Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.

Sale history: homes sold more than once

AddressSalesChange
73, Woodpecker Way £209,995 (Apr 2017) → £272,000 (Jan 2025) → £280,000 (Aug 2026) +33%
over 9 yrs
27, Woodpecker Way £134,995 (Dec 2016) → £130,000 (Apr 2019) → £165,000 (Jul 2026) +22%
over 10 yrs
1, Woodpecker Way £175,000 (Nov 2020) → £210,000 (May 2026) +20%
over 6 yrs
59, Woodpecker Way £138,000 (Jun 2017) → £165,000 (Jul 2022) → £168,000 (Apr 2026) +22%
over 9 yrs
Flat 13, Woodpecker Court, Woodpecker Way £140,000 (Apr 2016) → £145,000 (Nov 2020) → £168,000 (Mar 2022) → £160,000 (Feb 2026) +14%
over 10 yrs
51, Woodpecker Way £136,995 (Jun 2017) → £168,000 (May 2022) → £170,000 (Nov 2025) +24%
over 8 yrs
79, Woodpecker Way £180,950 (Jun 2016) → £217,500 (Jul 2020) → £240,000 (Nov 2021) → £245,000 (Jul 2025) +35%
over 9 yrs
32, Woodpecker Way £220,000 (Nov 2021) → £210,000 (Mar 2025) -5%
over 3 yrs
29, Woodpecker Way £134,995 (Dec 2016) → £150,000 (Oct 2020) → £150,000 (Mar 2025) +11%
over 8 yrs
17, Woodpecker Way £168,000 (Aug 2018) → £201,000 (Feb 2025) +20%
over 7 yrs
Flat 14, Woodpecker Court, Woodpecker Way £150,000 (Sep 2018) → £145,000 (Feb 2025) -3%
over 6 yrs
49, Woodpecker Way £136,995 (May 2017) → £152,500 (Nov 2021) → £160,000 (Feb 2025) +17%
over 8 yrs
71, Woodpecker Way £204,995 (Apr 2017) → £272,000 (Sep 2024) +33%
over 7 yrs
19, Woodpecker Way £132,995 (Dec 2016) → £139,000 (Dec 2019) → £165,000 (Aug 2024) +24%
over 8 yrs
95, Woodpecker Way £207,995 (Mar 2018) → £210,000 (Apr 2020) → £250,000 (Apr 2024) +20%
over 6 yrs
75, Woodpecker Way £249,995 (Jun 2016) → £300,000 (Nov 2023) +20%
over 7 yrs
53, Woodpecker Way £130,000 (May 2017) → £157,000 (Jul 2023) +21%
over 6 yrs
2, Woodpecker Way £132,000 (Dec 2016) → £142,500 (Jul 2020) → £195,000 (Mar 2023) +48%
over 6 yrs
22, Woodpecker Way £130,000 (Jul 2018) → £180,000 (Dec 2022) +38%
over 4 yrs
21, Woodpecker Way £132,995 (Dec 2016) → £163,000 (Jul 2022) +23%
over 6 yrs
26, Woodpecker Way £205,000 (Nov 2016) → £242,750 (Jul 2022) +18%
over 6 yrs
50, Woodpecker Way £185,000 (Mar 2017) → £257,500 (Jul 2022) +39%
over 5 yrs
55, Woodpecker Way £138,000 (May 2017) → £152,000 (Mar 2022) +10%
over 5 yrs
Flat 5, Woodpecker Court, Woodpecker Way £138,000 (Aug 2019) → £145,000 (Nov 2021) +5%
over 2 yrs
87, Woodpecker Way £179,950 (Jun 2016) → £230,000 (Sep 2021) +28%
over 5 yrs
37, Woodpecker Way £139,995 (Dec 2016) → £154,000 (Sep 2021) +10%
over 5 yrs
25, Woodpecker Way £134,995 (Dec 2016) → £145,000 (Jun 2021) +7%
over 5 yrs
57, Woodpecker Way £140,995 (Jun 2017) → £146,500 (May 2021) +4%
over 4 yrs
35, Woodpecker Way £136,995 (Dec 2016) → £136,000 (Sep 2018) → £147,500 (May 2021) +8%
over 4 yrs
Flat 11, Woodpecker Court, Woodpecker Way £130,000 (Jun 2018) → £130,000 (May 2021) +0%
over 3 yrs

Showing the 30 most recent of 37 homes with more than one sale.

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Crime and flood risk near Woodpecker Way

Crime

45 crimes were reported within about a mile of Woodpecker Way in August 2026.

Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):

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Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).

Shoplifting17
Violence & sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order3
Other theft2
Burglary1

Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.

Flood risk

Woodpecker Way is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:

  • The River Tud from East Dereham to New Costessey Flood warning area
  • The River Wensum from Swanton Morley to Costessey Flood warning area
  • The Rivers Tud and Wensum from Fakenham to Costessey, including Wendling Beck Flood alert area
  • The River Bure, Spixworth Beck and surrounding Becks Flood alert area

Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.

Schools near Woodpecker Way

SchoolTypeAgesOfstedDistance
Queen's Hill Primary School 606 pupils Primary 4–11 Report 0.2 mi
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey 315 pupils Primary Roman Catholic 3–11 Report 1.1 mi
Taverham VC CE Junior School 406 pupils Primary Church of England 7–11 Report 1.1 mi
Langley Preparatory School At Taverham Hall 288 pupils Other independent school 0–13 Report 1.1 mi
Nightingale Infant & Nursery School 169 pupils Primary 2–7 Good Report 1.2 mi
Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School 205 pupils Primary 3–7 Outstanding Report 1.3 mi
Taverham High School 1,254 pupils Secondary 11–18 Good Report 1.5 mi
St Peter's CofE Primary Academy, Easton 185 pupils Primary Church of England 4–11 Good Report 1.6 mi

Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.

Getting around, shops and health

GP surgeries

  • Marriott's Medical Practices
    The Taverham P'ship/Surg, Sandy Lane, Norwich · 1.2 mi
  • Roundwell Medical Centre
    25 Doctor Torrens Way, Costessey, Norwich · 1.3 mi
  • Beechcroft And Old Palace
    23 Beechcroft, New Costessey, Norwich · 1.9 mi
  • Drayton Medical Practice
    8 Manor Farm Close, Drayton, Norwich · 1.9 mi

Supermarkets

  • The Co-operative Food Co-op Queen's Hill · 0.1 mi
  • Marks and Spencer Foodhall M&S Longwater Norwich Foodhall · 0.8 mi
  • Sainsburys Sainsburys Longwater · 0.8 mi
  • The Food Warehouse Iceland Norwich Longwater Food Warehouse · 0.8 mi

Pharmacies

  • Boots · 0.8 mi
  • Roundwell Pharmacy · 1.3 mi
  • Fittleworth Medical Ltd · 1.5 mi

Dentists

  • Upper Stafford Avenue (dental Surgery) · 1.8 mi
  • Drayton Dental Surgery · 1.8 mi
  • Beechcroft Dental Practice · 1.9 mi

Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.

Area profile

Deprivation

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This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.

Income7 of 10
Employment8 of 10
Education and skills7 of 10
Health and disability8 of 10
Crime7 of 10
Access to housing and services4 of 10
Living environment10 of 10

Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).

Homes

HereEng & Wales
Owned64.8%62.5%
Private rented31.0%20.3%
Social rented4.1%17.1%
Households603

People

HereEng & Wales
Under 1525.8%17.4%
Aged 15–6471.0%64.1%
Aged 65+3.2%18.6%
Residents1,516

Broadband

HereUK
Superfast (30Mbit+)100%95%
Ultrafast (300Mbit+)96%80%
Gigabit-capable96%80%

Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

Mobile signal

HereEng & Wales
4G indoors, all 4 networks63%89%
4G indoors, at least 1 network98%100%
4G outdoors, all 4 networks92%99%
Calls indoors, all 4 networks68%92%

Share of homes across South Norfolk with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.

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Who lives around Woodpecker Way

Ethnic group

HereSouth Norfolk
White86.6%95.4%
Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh6.3%1.8%
Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African3.8%0.8%
Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups2.4%1.5%
Other ethnic group0.9%0.5%

Religion

HereSouth Norfolk
No religion59.5%44.4%
Christian32.5%47.4%
Not answered4.9%6.2%
Muslim1.5%0.6%
Hindu0.7%0.4%
Buddhist0.5%0.4%
Other religion0.3%0.5%
Sikh0.2%–

Country of birth

HereSouth Norfolk
Born in the UK83.6%93%
Born outside the UK16.4%7%

Highest qualification

HereSouth Norfolk
Level 4 qualifications and above37.8%32%
Level 3 qualifications24%17.3%
Level 2 qualifications15.8%15%
Level 1 and entry level qualifications8.9%10.1%
No qualifications7.3%17.1%
Apprenticeship4.2%6%
Other qualifications2%2.5%

General health

HereSouth Norfolk
Very good health58.7%47%
Good health31.9%35.5%
Fair health6.9%13.2%
Bad health2%3.4%
Very bad health0.5%0.9%

Cars or vans per household

HereSouth Norfolk
1 car or van in household47.4%40.1%
2 cars or vans in household40.5%35.1%
No cars or vans in household6.3%10.5%
3 or more cars or vans in household5.8%14.3%

Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.

Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of South Norfolk.

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