Costessey, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Costessey is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 16,694. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Costessey
Costessey is a town and civil parish in the South Norfolk district of Norfolk, England, and is 4 miles (6.4 km) north west of Norwich. The civil parish forms part of the Norwich Urban Area. It includes the residential suburb of Queen's Hills.
People
Climate
| Population | 16,694 |
| Population Density | 3,493 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.6591°, 1.2097° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.2 inches (895 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.2 inches (6 cm) |
About Costessey
Costessey is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 16,694. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Costessey
Costessey has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.8°C), the coldest is Jan (4°C). Average annual precipitation is 810 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,493/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.6591°N, 1.2097°E |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in |
Costessey has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.5").
Schools in Costessey
16 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Hellesdon High School | - | - | - | - |
| Taverham High School | - | - | - | - |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Queen's Hill Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Taverham VC CE Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Nightingale Infant & Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Drayton CofE Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Langley Preparatory School at Taverham Hall | - | - | - | - |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Ormiston Victory Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Kinsale Infant & Junior Schools | - | - | - | - |
| The Bridge Easton | - | - | - | - |
| Kinsale Infant School | - | - | - | - |
| Kinsale Junior School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Costessey
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mix Radio 80s | 1980s, 80s | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Hardrock Hell | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Norwich | classical, comedy | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Future Radio | alternative, community | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Amber Radio (Norwich)128k AAC | - | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Museums in Costessey
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 453rd Bomb Group Museum | ||||
| Aylsham Heritage Centre | ||||
| Barton House Railway | ||||
| Bungay Museum | ||||
| City of Norwich Aviation Museum | ||||
| Dragon Hall | ||||
| Forncett Steam Museum | ||||
| Gunton Park Sawmill | ||||
| Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell | ||||
| Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum | ||||
| Norfolk Motorcycle Museum | ||||
| Norfolk Tank Museum | ||||
| Norwich Castle Museum | ||||
| Strangers' Hall | ||||
| The South Asia Collection | ||||
| USAAF Station 146 Seething | ||||
| Woodbastwick Forge | ||||
| Wymondham Heritage Museum |
Libraries in Costessey
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Air Division Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Attleborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Aylsham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blofield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brundall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bungay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Childrens Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Costessey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Earlham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eccles School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Express Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hellesdon High Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hellesdon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hethersett Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Holt Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Long Stratton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mile Cross Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mundesley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Walsham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Plumstead Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Poringland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Reepham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sprowston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Williams Way Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Taverham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tuckswood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| UEA Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Earlham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wroxham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wymondham Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Costessey
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arminghall Carboot | |||||
| Attleborough Market | |||||
| Banham Car Boot | |||||
| Norwich Market | |||||
| St Ssaviour's Yard | |||||
| The Late One - Car Boot Sale |
Hotels in Costessey
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Costessey
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Costessey
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Costessey
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Costessey
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Costessey
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Costessey
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Costessey
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Costessey
3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Costessey
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Day Brewing Co. | ||||
| Stow Fen Brewery | ||||
| The Brewery Tap | ||||
| Wildcraft Brewery Tap Room | ||||
| Wolf Brewery | ||||
| Woodfordes |
Stadiums & Teams in Costessey
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Costessey
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Airport | NWI | Medium Airport |
| RAF Honington | BEQ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Lakenheath | LKZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Marham | KNF | Medium Airport |
| RAF Mildenhall | MHZ | Medium Airport |
| Wattisham Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Beccles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blooms Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blue Tile Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boughton North Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brickwall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bridge Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Burnham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Church Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clees Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crosbie Field UL | - | Small Airport |
| Crowfield Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Debach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Earls Colne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| East Winch Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elmsett Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Felthorpe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fir Grove Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Foxburrow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Ashfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Friars Thornes Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Massingham Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Great Oakley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Great Yarmouth - North Denes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Green Lane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gunton Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hinderclay Meadows Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Holly Hill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Horham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ivy Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kimberley Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Knettishall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Langham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Langmoor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Laurel Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lavenham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Haugh Hall Private Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Little Snoring Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Long Stratton Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ludham Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Costessey
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Costessey Post Office | |
| Drayton Post Office | |
| Easton Post Office | |
| Hellesdon Post Office | |
| Taverham Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Costessey
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Baptist Chapel | |
| Baptist Church Hall | |
| Meadow Way Chapel | |
| Our Lady and Saint Walstan | |
| Saint Andrew | |
| Saint Athanasius Coptic Orthodox Church | |
| Saint Edmund | |
| Saint Edmund's | |
| Saint Margaret | |
| Saint Pauls | |
| Saint Peter | |
| Saint Peter's |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Costessey?
Costessey has a population of 16,694 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3,493 people per square mile, spread across 4.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Costessey?
Costessey has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 35.2 inches, with 2.2 inches of snow.
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