Albertine Close Norwich
8 addresses across 1 postcode (NR3), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28910967.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Norwich costs £2,503 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 3.6 km (2.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Woodlands Park, is about 770 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 8 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Prospect Medical Practice, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 53% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 11 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sep 2025 | UNIT 2 NR3 2FA | Other | £405,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Norwich in 2026-27: Band D £2,503 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,669 | £1,947 | £2,225 | £2,503 | £3,060 | £3,616 | £4,172 | £5,007 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (72% of about 720 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Heigham Water Treatment Works, Waterworks Road, Norwich NR2 4DA: up to 150 homes, not permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Mile Cross Depot, Mile Cross Road, Norwich NR3 2DY: up to 75 homes, not permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- Land adjacent to and including 349a-349b Dereham Road, Norwich NR2 3UT: up to 24 homes, not permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- 120-130 Northumberland Street, Norwich NR2 4EH: up to 30 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Vikings Venture Scout Hut Adjacent To 420 Dereham Road, Norwich NR5 8QQ: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 8 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR3 2FA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Norwich 4.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Salhouse 14,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) | |
| Brundall Gardens 18,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.9 km (6.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Retail Park Norwich | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Norwich City Centre | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Holiday Inn Norwich Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 110 km (68 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Prospect Medical Practice | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asda Pharmacy | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Siskin Dental Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Norwich Community Hospital | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | North Earlham Police Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Woodlands Park 2.5 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 930 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sloughbottom Park 14 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Valpy Avenue Allotments 3.5 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Cross in St Mary's churchyard, a scheduled monument, 880 m (0.5 miles) north-west. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cross in St Mary's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 880 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Parish Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 880 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Wayside cross at the junction of Boundary Road and Drayton High Road | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| St Bartholomew's Church, Heigham | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Norwich City (Earlham Road) Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Mile Cross Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hellesdon Meadow | Wood | 910 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Earlham Grove | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Rabbits' Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Lily Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Bloods Dale | Valley | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
| Trowse Eye | Tidal water | 4.8 km (3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 8 |
5 of the street's 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Norwich: see them on the Norwich page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wensum Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Henderson Green Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nelson Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Mile Cross Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Norwich Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Earlham Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Valley Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Recreation Road Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| West Earlham Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| West Earlham Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hellesdon High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kinsale Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Amin Cash And Carry NR3 2BX | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Burgers Plus NR3 2BX | Manufacturers/packers | 140 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Fat Pizza NR3 2BB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 4 Good | 18 Mar 2025 |
| NVCS NR6 5AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2018 |
| Seasons @ Briar Chemicals NR6 5AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Brick Frozen Ltd NR3 2BY | Manufacturers/packers | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sweet Briar Road (3); On or near Albertine Close (3); On or near Brunel Way (2); On or near Metcalf Close (2); On or near Barrow Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 53% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 42% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 35% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- NR3 2FA: 8 addresses of 14 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Brunel Way · Barrow Close · Page Road · Burnet Road · Elvin Way · Telford Close · Frensham Road · Naylor Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.