Handy Magazine delivers to all Costessey homes and businesses for free.

Local magazines are at the heart of every community, and that’s certainly true in Costessey with Handy. Our magazine is loved and used by residents, businesses and local groups alike.

Handy is not only the first port of call when looking for local services, readers often go on to recommend our advertisers by word of mouth and social media.

With over 7,400 properties and more than 16,700 residents, Costessey is the largest suburb of Norwich.

Advantages of advertising in Costessey with Handy Magazine

Get more for your money. Costessey is the largest suburb of Norwich, so we deliver to over 1,500 more properties on average than neighbouring magazines in Bowthorpe, Catton, Drayton, Hellesdon, Spixworth, Sprowston, Taverham and Thorpe. We’re also £4.85 cheaper on average per thousand to advertise and over £140 cheaper per year than social media advertising.

A local connection. Feedback from readers tells us Handy is trusted more than other local magazines, larger publications and social media. Handy Magazine has higher engagement, trust and credibility, which reflects well on advertisers.

Enjoy less competition. Handy by name, handy by nature. Our publication is small and more targeted than other forms of advertising, so your advert enjoys less competition and receives more attention.

Reliable delivery. Handy Magazine is delivered by Royal Mail, so residents pick up their copy with the post. Unlike leaflet distribution companies who often miss properties, Royal Mail are required by law to deliver to every address.

More effective than social media. While Facebook or Instagram advertising costs from around 83p per day, it only reaches around 6,300 people who may be located in Costessey. Handy Magazine reaches every property in Costessey, home to over 16,700 residents, from the equivalent of 43p per day. Almost three times the amount of people for nearly half the price.

More effective than leaflets. Handy Magazine is perceived by residents as having higher value compared to leaflets. While leaflets are usually binned within a day or two, Handy is visually appealing and people expect to find something of interest in the pages, so will often hold on to their copy.

Long shelf life. Handy Magazine is often kept in a safe place until the next issue arrives, so your advert stays in the home for up to 2 months and is seen again and again.