Ash Drive Martham, Great Yarmouth
36 addresses across 2 postcodes (NR29), about 320 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 15903400.
- Sales: 29 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £372,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 34 homes have an energy certificate (B: 31, C: 3).
- 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 B; Band D in Great Yarmouth costs £2,414 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 97% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Acle, about 9.1 km (5.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Green, is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 5 to 10 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 36 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Fleggburgh Surgery, about 3.2 km (2 miles) away.
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £372,500 | £372,500 | £372,500 |
| 2023 | 3 | £372,500 | £295,000 | £375,000 |
| 2022 | 15 | £310,000 | £235,000 | £395,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2024 | 2 NR29 4TS | Detached | £372,500 | |
| 27 Oct 2023 | 2 NR29 4TS | Detached | £372,500 | |
| 20 Sep 2023 | 22 NR29 4TS | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2023 | 17 NR29 4TS | Detached | £295,000 | New build. |
| 3 Feb 2023 | 15 NR29 4TS | Detached | £380,000 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 Dec 2022 | 13 NR29 4TS | Detached | £295,000 | New build. |
| 16 Sep 2022 | 11 NR29 4TS | Detached | £395,000 | New build. |
| 16 Sep 2022 | 9 NR29 4TS | Semi-detached | £255,000 | New build. |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 3 NR29 4TS | Detached | £242,250 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 5 NR29 4TS | Detached | £242,250 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 7 NR29 4TS | Semi-detached | £208,250 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Jul 2022 | 1 NR29 4TS | Detached | £320,000 | New build. |
| 15 Jul 2022 | 2 NR29 4TS | Detached | £310,000 | New build. |
| 20 Jun 2022 | 4 NR29 4TS | Semi-detached | £191,250 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 20 Jun 2022 | 6 NR29 4TS | Semi-detached | £187,000 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 20 May 2022 | 12 NR29 4TS | Detached | £300,000 | New build. |
| 20 May 2022 | 10 NR29 4TS | Detached | £245,000 | New build. |
| 20 May 2022 | 8 NR29 4TS | Detached | £233,750 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 May 2022 | 19 NR29 4TS | Other | £188,600 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Apr 2022 | 20 NR29 4TS | Detached | £310,000 | New build. |
| 14 Apr 2022 | 14 NR29 4TS | Detached | £365,000 | New build. |
| 14 Apr 2022 | 18 NR29 4TS | Detached | £327,500 | New build. |
| 12 Apr 2022 | 16 NR29 4TS | Detached | £321,000 | New build. |
| 25 Mar 2022 | 24 NR29 4TS | Detached | £365,000 | New build. |
| 25 Mar 2022 | 22 NR29 4TS | Detached | £295,000 | New build. |
| 16 Feb 2022 | 36 NR29 4TS | Detached | £242,250 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Feb 2022 | 28 NR29 4TS | Semi-detached | £204,000 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Jan 2022 | 31 NR29 4TS | Detached | £235,000 | New build. |
| 14 Jan 2022 | 29 NR29 4TS | Detached | £285,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
34 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 73 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (17); Bungalow, semi-detached (8); Bungalow, end-terrace (4). Built: 2021 (34).
Council tax
What each band costs in Great Yarmouth in 2026-27: Band D £2,414 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,610 | £1,878 | £2,146 | £2,414 | £2,951 | £3,487 | £4,024 | £4,829 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (36% of about 1,120 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): Article 4 Direction - Houses in Multiple Occupation Great Yarmouth.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NR29 4TS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NR29 4QZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 36 addresses are between 5 m and 10 m above sea level (7 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR29 4QZ | 97% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
| NR29 4TS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Acle 48,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.1 km (5.6 miles) |
| Great Yarmouth 440,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12 km (7.4 miles) | |
| Berney Arms 800 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.4 km (7.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cess Road Martham | 310 m |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 23.1 km (14 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 131 km (81 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Fleggburgh Surgery | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Evolve Pharmacy Martham | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Hemsby Medical Centre | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Northgate Hospital | 11.9 km (7.4 miles) |
| Police station | Great Yarmouth Police Station | 12.4 km (7.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest East of England Co-op Repps Road Cashzone | 80 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | The Green 1.1 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 480 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.6 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.3 ha | 320 m |
Landmarks
3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lowground Plantation | Wood | 880 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Thunder Hill | Hill | 940 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Ormesby Broad | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| The Hundred Acres Marsh | Wetland | 4 km (2.5 miles) north |
| Billockby Bottom | Valley | 4 km (2.5 miles) south |
| Pleasure Island | Island | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 35 | 36 |
1 of the street's 36 addresses is 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 Great Yarmouth: see them on the Great Yarmouth page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martham Academy and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Flegg High Ormiston Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Rollesby Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op NR29 4QZ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 80 m | 5 Very good | 22 Dec 2023 |
| Ealing House NR29 4QZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Merriman Road (9); On or near Rising Way (5); On or near Rochford Road (2); On or near Cess Road (2); On or near Helen Avenue (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 70% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Nearby streets
Starkings Road · Hayton Road · Deepdale Avenue · Rochford Road · Merriman Road · Peartree Avenue · Bosgate Rise · Low Road · Rising Way · Sidney Close · Helen Avenue · Wilkinson Drive
All the streets in NR29 and across Great Yarmouth.
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.