Situated just five miles from Norwich - and a country community for more than a thousand years, Costessey is a classic English village where you can enjoy a way of life that blends the best of old and new to perfection. Close by many amenities including superstores, leisure and the Norfolk showground The Hampdens is perfectly located for all lifestyles.
Situated just five miles from Norwich – and a country community for more than a thousand years – Costessey is a classic English village where you can enjoy a way of life that blends the best of old and new to perfection. There’s a real ‘village spirit’ with the emphasis firmly on community and regular social events, clubs and societies support the way of life here.

There are plenty of choices when it comes to leisure and entertainment in the city, with all sorts of pubs and restaurants, cinemas and nightclubs, theatres and music venues, art galleries, museums and more. Shopping centres are in abundance – the modern Castle Mall and Chapelfield Shopping Centre offer indoor browsing, the elegant splendour of the 1899 Royal Arcade pays homage to the past, and a large, vibrant outdoor market means there is every kind of shopping experience on offer.

SHOPS
Costessey has a wide variety of stores to choose from. The Sainsburys Superstore has recently been extended and the Next Home Store is a popular new addition to the Longwater Retail Park. All the major high street names, along with a popular market and many small shops can be found in the town centre of Norwich which is only 3 miles away.Shops Distance (in miles)
Sainsburys 0.65
Sainsburys

SCHOOLS
Costessey is well served with many local schools.Schools Distance (in miles)
Costessey Infant School 1.92

TRANSPORT
The Hampdens is ideally situated for access to the A47 which provides a gateway to London, the Midlands and The North. Alternatively railway services from Norwich provide regular services to London and beyond.Transport Distance (in miles)
Norwich International Airport() 5.92

HEALTH
The Hampdens is well situated with a good range of medical facilities close by, including the the brand new Roundwell Medical Centre on the edge of the development and the nearest hospital only 4 miles away with a full range of services.

LEISURE
Residents of The Hampdens can enjoy a wide variety of activities in Costessey and Norwich. Costessey has its own Golf Club and a range of Cinemas, Bowling and Sports Centres are not far away. For those wishing to venture further afield, the Norfolk Broads and the Coast provide pleasant and relaxing days out.

From the A47 Southern bypass, take the exit for the A1074 Royal Norfolk Showground. Follow the signs for Costessey, turning right at the first roundabout and taking the second exit at the next roundabout, onto Dereham Road. The Hampdens development is a short distance along on the right-hand side.

Coming from Swaffham on the A47, take the exit for the Royal Norfolk Showground/Longwater Business Park. At the roundabout take the second exit onto Dereham Road. The Hampdens development is a short distance along on the right-hand side.

From Norwich city centre take the A1074 Dereham Road and continue on this road, passing through Costessey and Bowthorpe. Proceed straight ahead on the A1074 at the Bowthorpe roundabout. The Hampdens is a short distance along on the left-hand side.