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Costessey, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Costessey is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,381. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,381 Population 498/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
35.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$50,086 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$50,086 median income, 3.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$410,600 home value, $1,252/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Costessey

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

Population2,381
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density498/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 4%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,086
Per Capita$50,086
Unemployment3.3%

Housing

C
Home Value$410,600
Rent$1,252
Ownership74.4%
Housing Units952

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain35.2 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.0%
High School+49.4%

Community

Population2,381
Population Density498 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates52.6591°, 1.2097°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation35.2 inches (895 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.2 inches (6 cm)
Median Household Income$50,086
Median Age46.4 years

About Costessey

Costessey is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,381. 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.

Costessey has a population of 2,381 with a density of 498 people per square mile, spread across 4.8 square miles. The median age is 46.4 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.2% female and 48.8% male. The city is predominantly White (3.6%), with 2.5% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.8% of residents. 4.8% of the population are veterans. 4.3% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

2,381
Total Population
498
People / sq mi
46.4yrs
Median Age
19% above United Kingdom avg
4.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.8%
23% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 3.2%

Social Characteristics

Costessey vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Costessey is $50,086, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,086 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $963, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 217 business establishments. 31.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Costessey vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$50,086
33% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$50,086
Avg Weekly Wage$963

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)217

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.9%
Public Transit1.9%
Work from Home31.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Costessey is $410,600, 46% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,252 (8% above the national average of $1,163). 74.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 952 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$410,600
46% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,252
8% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership74.4%
Owner-Occupied74.4%
Renter-Occupied25.6%
Housing Units952

Property Tax

Costessey experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²)
Population Density498/sq mi
Coordinates52.6591°N, 1.2097°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
7% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 9, 2018.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 132 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 40 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 141 km
May 16, 1998 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M4.2 76 km
Aug 6, 2015 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M4.2 86 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 129 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 147 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 68 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 121 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 130 km
May 2, 1995 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M3.7 80 km
Sep 20, 1994 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.6 84 km
Sep 27, 2003 North Sea M3.5 100 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 131 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 93 km
Aug 12, 2005 82 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.4 111 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 57 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 82 km
Jul 16, 2007 91 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.3 118 km
Oct 7, 1998 3 km ESE of Ulceby, United Kingdom M3.1 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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").

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32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 5% below the national average of 33.7%. 49.4% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.0%
5% below United Kingdom avg
High School+49.4%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density498/sq mi
Total Area4.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.9%
Public Transit1.9%
Work from Home31.5%

Schools in Costessey

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 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
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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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
2nd Air Division Memorial Library0.0
Attleborough Library0.0
Aylsham Library0.0
Blofield Library0.0
Brundall Library0.0
Bungay Library0.0
Childrens Library0.0
Costessey Library0.0
Earlham Library0.0
Eccles School Library0.0
Express Library0.0
Hellesdon High Library0.0
Hellesdon Library0.0
Hethersett Library0.0
Hingham Library0.0
Holt Library0.0
Long Stratton Library0.0
Mile Cross Library0.0
Mundesley Library0.0
Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library0.0
North Walsham Library0.0
Plumstead Road Library0.0
Poringland Library0.0
Reepham Library0.0
Sprowston Library0.0
St Williams Way Library0.0
Taverham Library0.0
Tuckswood Library0.0
UEA Library0.0
West Earlham Library0.0
Wroxham Library0.0
Wymondham Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Costessey

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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

Premier Inn
Stower Grange Hotel
Wensum Valley Hotel

Restaurants in Costessey

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chez Denis
Deep Blue Restaurant & Take Away
Pizza Hut
Premier Inn
Table Table
The Copper Beech
The Rembrandt

Cafes in Costessey

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Costa
Costa
Decafe
Longwater Cafe
Starbucks
The Willows
Urban Jungle

Clinics in Costessey

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Diamond Skincare

Dentists in Costessey

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hellesdon Dental Care
Together Dental

Veterinaries in Costessey

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Taverham Vets
Willow Vets

Gas Stations in Costessey

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

applegreen
JET
Sainsbury's Longwater
Shell

Gyms in Costessey

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bannatyne Health Club
L.A. Personal Training

Golf Courses in Costessey

3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Costessey Park Golf Course
Norwich Family Golf Centre
Wensum Valley Hotel Golf Course

Breweries in Costessey

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
All Day Brewing Co.
Stow Fen Brewery
The Brewery Tap
Wildcraft Brewery Tap Room
Wolf Brewery
Woodfordes

Stadiums & Teams in Costessey

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Airports Near Costessey

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Norwich AirportNWIMedium Airport
RAF HoningtonBEQMedium Airport
RAF LakenheathLKZMedium Airport
RAF MarhamKNFMedium Airport
RAF MildenhallMHZMedium Airport
Wattisham AirfieldMedium Airport
Beccles AirfieldSmall Airport
Blooms Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Blue Tile Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Boughton North AirfieldSmall Airport
Brickwall Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bridge Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Broadmarsh Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Brown Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Burnham AirstripSmall Airport
Church Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Clees Hall AirstripSmall Airport
Crosbie Field ULSmall Airport
Crowfield AirfieldSmall Airport
Cuckoo Tye Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Debach AirfieldSmall Airport
Earls Colne AirfieldSmall Airport
East Winch AirstripSmall Airport
Elmsett AirfieldSmall Airport
Felthorpe AirfieldSmall Airport
Fir Grove AirstripSmall Airport
Foxburrow Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Great Ashfield AirstripSmall Airport
Great Friars Thornes Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Great Massingham AirfieldSmall Airport
Great Oakley AirfieldSmall Airport
Great Yarmouth - North Denes AirportSmall Airport
Green Lane Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Grove Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Grove Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Gunton Park AirstripSmall Airport
Hinderclay Meadows AirfieldSmall Airport
Holly Hill Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Horham AirstripSmall Airport
Ivy Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Kimberley Hall AirstripSmall Airport
Knettishall AirstripSmall Airport
Langham AirstripSmall Airport
Langmoor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Laurel Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lavenham AirstripSmall Airport
Little Haugh Hall Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Little Snoring AirfieldSmall Airport
Long Stratton AirstripSmall Airport
Ludham AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Costessey

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
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).

NameAddress
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

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Costessey

What is the population of Costessey?

Costessey has a population of 2,381 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 498 people per square mile, spread across 4.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.8% male.

Is Costessey expensive to live in?

The median household income is $50,086, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $410,600 (46% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,252 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

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. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 35.2 inches, with 2.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Costessey?

Costessey has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $963. There are 217 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Costessey?

The median home value in Costessey is $410,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,252. The homeownership rate is 74.4%.

How are the schools in Costessey?

32.0% of adults in Costessey hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.4% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Costessey?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Costessey is 3.6% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 2.5% Asian. 96.8% of residents speak only English at home. 4.8% of the population are military veterans. 4.3% of residents have a disability.

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