Bacton Road Norwich
57 addresses across 3 postcodes (NR3), about 330 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28900054.
- Sales: 26 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £215,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 49 homes have an energy certificate (C: 29, D: 18, E: 2).
- 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 3.3 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Wensum Park, is about 640 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 26 to 28 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 57 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Woodcock Rd Surgery, about 690 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 710 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 35% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 138 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 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2021 | 3 | £200,000 | £188,000 | £255,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £157,000 | £157,000 | £157,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £202,500 | £200,000 | £205,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £152,500 | £145,000 | £160,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £104,000 | £104,000 | £104,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £66,000 | £66,000 | £66,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov 2024 | 46 NR3 2LU | Terraced | £215,000 | |
| 24 Sep 2021 | 17 NR3 2LX | Semi-detached | £255,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2021 | 70 NR3 2LU | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 11 Feb 2021 | 52 NR3 2LU | Terraced | £188,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2020 | 8 NR3 2LX | Terraced | £175,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2018 | 5 NR3 2LX | Terraced | £157,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2017 | 15 NR3 2LX | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 2 Aug 2017 | 17 NR3 2LX | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2016 | 46 NR3 2LU | Terraced | £160,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2015 | 15 NR3 2LX | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2015 | 13 NR3 2LX | Terraced | £160,000 | |
| 23 May 2014 | 17 NR3 2LX | Semi-detached | £104,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2013 | 70 NR3 2LU | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2012 | 13 NR3 2LX | Terraced | £90,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2011 | 34 NR3 2LU | Semi-detached | £66,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2009 | 70 NR3 2LU | Semi-detached | £100,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2007 | 7 NR3 2LX | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2006 | 22 NR3 2LX | Terraced | £115,000 | |
| 16 Aug 1999 | 7 NR3 2LX | Semi-detached | £43,900 | |
| 13 Nov 1998 | 48 NR3 2LU | Semi-detached | £40,000 | |
| 26 Oct 1998 | 21 NR3 2LU | Semi-detached | £44,500 | |
| 4 Jul 1997 | 21 NR3 2LU | Semi-detached | £42,000 | |
| 10 Jan 1997 | 54 NR3 2LU | Semi-detached | £24,250 | |
| 3 May 1996 | 66 NR3 2LU | Terraced | £35,000 | |
| 22 Mar 1996 | 3 NR3 2LX | Terraced | £37,750 | |
| 30 Nov 1995 | 70 NR3 2LU | Semi-detached | £30,500 |
Energy performance certificates
49 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 73 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (18); House, semi-detached (16); House, mid-terrace (15). Built: 1900-1929 (23); 1930-1949 (15); 1950-1966 (10). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (14); owner-occupied (14); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (33 addresses)
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- 5, Bacton Road
- 7, Bacton Road
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- 21, Bacton Road
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- 27, Bacton Road
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- 29 Bacton Road
- 30 Bacton Road
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- 32, Bacton Road
- 33, Bacton Road
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- 36, Bacton Road
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- 38, Bacton Road
- 44, Bacton Road
- 46, Bacton Road
- 52, Bacton Road
- 60, Bacton Road
- 62, Bacton Road
- 66, Bacton Road
- 68, Bacton Road
- 70, Bacton Road
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (75% of about 1,410 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Mile Cross. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- Former Kings Arms P. H. 100 Mile Cross Road Norwich Norfolk NR3 2LD: up to 5 homes, permissioned (350 m)
- Mile Cross Depot, Mile Cross Road, Norwich NR3 2DY: up to 75 homes, not permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Garages Rear Of 48 - 54 Rye Avenue, Norwich NR3 2QG, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Garages Adjacent To No's 245, 247, 269 & 271 Bowers Avenue, Norwich NR3 2PP, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- 297 Aylsham Road/Land at Arminghall Close, Norwich: up to 100 homes, not permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at Havers Road, Mile Cross, Norwich: up to 100 homes, not permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- 81-93 Drayton Road, Norwich: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- Heigham Water Treatment Works, Waterworks Road, Norwich NR2 4DA: up to 150 homes, not permissioned (900 m (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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 57 addresses are between 26 m and 28 m above sea level (27 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR3 2LT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NR3 2LU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NR3 2LX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Norwich 4.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Salhouse 14,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) | |
| Brundall Gardens 18,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.2 km (6.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Soleme Road Mile Cross | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Norwich City Centre | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Holiday Inn Norwich Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 111 km (69 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woodcock Rd Surgery | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Norwich Community Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Karma Police Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wensum Park 13 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,380 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sloughbottom Park 14 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Valpy Avenue Allotments 3.5 ha | 340 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 14 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Catherine, a listed building (Grade II*), 500 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Catherine | Listed building, Grade II* | 500 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Mile Cross Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 730 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Wayside cross at the junction of Boundary Road and Drayton High Road | Scheduled monument | 900 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| St Bartholomew's Church, Heigham | Scheduled monument | 920 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Dolphin Inn | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Waterloo Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Cross in St Mary's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Clapham Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Rabbits' Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Fiddle Plantation | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Lily Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south |
| Bloods Dale | Valley | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north-west |
| Trowse Eye | Tidal water | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 56 | 57 |
1 of the street's 57 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 Norwich: see them on the Norwich page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mile Cross Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 340 m | No published inspection |
| Catton Grove Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nelson Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
| Wensum Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
| Heather Avenue Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Angel Road Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Angel Road Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Sewell Park Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Kinsale Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kinsale Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Hellesdon High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Henderson Green Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Balloon Norwich NR3 2PW | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Spring Milecross NR3 2QZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| The Meeting Place Coffee Shop NR3 2QZ | Other catering premises | 310 m | 4 Good | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Drayton Store (Premier) NR3 2PG | Retailers - other | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Aug 2020 |
| Kam Lee NR3 2PG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| H \& S BBQ NR3 2PG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 4 Good | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Mile Cross Fish Bar NR3 2PG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Mile Cross Primary School Breakfast, Lunch And Teatime Club NR3 2QU | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Marideea Convenience Store NR3 2AA | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 4 Oct 2018 |
| Corner Express NR3 2AA | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Feb 2026 |
| The Phoenix Centre NR3 2LD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Mar 2026 |
| The Zainab Project CIC NR3 2LD | Other catering premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Family Sklep NR3 2NU | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Lefroy Road Fish And Chips NR3 2NU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Foodbycpc NR3 2RJ | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 23 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 84 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bacton Road (33); On or near Burges Road (32); On or near Bignold Road (29); On or near Margaret Paston Avenue (15); On or near Gresham Road (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 35% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 56% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 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) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all 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
- Food hygiene ratings The Meeting Place Coffee Shop (other catering premises, NR3 2QZ) now 4 Good, was 5 Very good (rated 5 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, house, end-terrace (lodged 14 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, house, semi-detached (lodged 26 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NR3 2LU: 32 addresses
- NR3 2LX: 24 addresses of 25 in the postcode
- NR3 2LT: 1 address of 35 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Margaret Paston Avenue · Burges Road · Soleme Road · Gresham Road · Bignold Road · Bowers Close · Oxnead Road · Bowers Avenue · Bulmer Road · Hansard Road · Brasier Road · Parr 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.