Barn Road Norwich
19 addresses across 6 postcodes (NR2), about 1 km (0.6 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 28901178.
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 1.5 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Wensum Park, is about 120 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 3 to 5 m above sea level.
- Noise: 17 of its 21 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Oak Street Medical Pract., about 150 m away, with 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 23% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 104 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (60% of about 5,570 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, City Centre. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 4.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- Norwich Arts Centre, grade I
- 63, ST BENEDICT'S STREET, grade II
- STATION BRIDGE, grade II
- THE THATCHED COTTAGE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Westwick Street car park, Norwich: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (70 m)
- Westwick Street, BT exchange Site: up to 42 homes, permissioned (210 m)
- St. Mary's Works, Duke Street, Norwich NR3 3AF: up to 151 homes, permissioned (240 m)
- 140-154 Oak Street, Norwich NR3 3BP: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (270 m)
- Barn Road Car Park, Norwich: up to 120 homes, permissioned (280 m)
- Furniture Store/Land and buildings incl 70-72 Sussex Street, Norwich NR3 3DE: up to 17 homes, permissioned (310 m)
- St Crispins Road/Pitt Street, Norwich NR3 1DF: up to 25 homes, not permissioned (320 m)
- 161 Oak Street, Norwich NR3 3AY: up to 40 homes, permissioned (320 m)
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 26 October 2026: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, lane closure, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 35 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 8 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 6 low and 0 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NR2 4PW | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NR2 4TE | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 26 | unlikely |
| NR2 4UB | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| NR2 4FB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NR2 4HX | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NR2 4SZ | zone 2 | 0 / 2 / 6 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 21 addresses are between 3 m and 5 m above sea level (4 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR2 4HX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NR2 4PW | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NR2 4SZ | 40% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NR2 4TE | 100% | 23% | 23% | 0% |
| NR2 4UB | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Norwich 4.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Salhouse 14,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Brundall Gardens 18,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.9 km (5.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Crispins Road Norwich | 10 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Norwich City Centre | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Westwick Street Car Park | 80 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 300 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 110 km (68 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oak Street Medical Pract. | 150 m |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wellbeing Pharmacy | 70 m |
| NHS dentists | 19 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Charing Cross Practice LTD | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Norwich Community Hospital | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Karma Police Station | 230 m |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mfg - St. Benedicts Filling Station | 350 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wensum Park 13 ha | 120 m |
| Play area | 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 340 m² | 120 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,050 m² | 270 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,200 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 8 parks and gardens, 17 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Martin at Oak, a listed building (Grade I), 180 m east. 588 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 44 of them Grade I and 67 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Martin at Oak | Listed building, Grade I | 180 m east |
| Pykerell's House | Listed building, Grade II* | 260 m east |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 270 m east |
| Church of St Michael Coslany | Listed building, Grade I | 310 m south-east |
| St Lawrence's Well, Lower Westick Street | Scheduled monument | 440 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| The Dominican Friary (Blackfriars) Norwich: Becket’s Chapel, Chapter House, North Range, standing remains in the East Garth, and buried remains | Scheduled monument | 670 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Wensum Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 700 m (0.4 miles) north |
| 19-21 Bedford Street, medieval undercroft | Scheduled monument | 710 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| The Plantation Garden, Norwich | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 720 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Heigham Grove | Wood | 750 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Clapham Wood | Wood | 770 m (0.5 miles) north |
| St Catherine's Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (1 mile) south-east |
| St James Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Lakenham Reservoirs | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Trowse Eye | Tidal water | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 21 |
17 of the street's 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Austen College | Secondary | 11–19 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School | 16 plus | 16–19 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Magdalen Gates Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 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 km (0.6 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 |
| Nelson Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Angel Road Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Bignold Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Free School Norwich | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
| Charles Darwin Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| George White Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Avenue Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Recreation Road Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salon Services (Sally) NR2 4UB | Retailers - other | 40 m | Exempt | |
| Silkfields NR3 3BD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 70 m | 5 Very good | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Phoenix Gym NR3 3AQ | Retailers - other | 130 m | 4 Good | 15 Mar 2019 |
| White Lion NR3 3AQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Under 1 Roof NR2 4SZ | Other catering premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Norwich VR Bar NR3 3BP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| The Matthew Project NR3 3AQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2026 |
| TK Maxx NR2 4SZ | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Highwater House NR2 4SZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2026 |
| St Edmunds Society NR3 3BP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Home Bargains NR2 4SZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Ronaldo's NR2 4PH | Manufacturers/packers | 280 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Paragraph Publishing Limited NR2 4AP | Distributors/Transporters | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Londis St Benedicts Service Station NR2 4HX | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Majestic Wine NR2 4HX | Retailers - other | 310 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near New Mills Yard (28); On or near Key And Castle Yard (22); On or near Ely Street (19); On or near Oak Street (10); On or near Mandela Close (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 23% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 57% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 14% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 32% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 31% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 4 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 5 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 26 October 2026 (lane closure) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Highwater House (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, NR2 4SZ) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 22 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NR2 4PW: 5 addresses of 6 in the postcode
- NR2 4TE: 5 addresses of 73 in the postcode
- NR2 4UB: 4 addresses
- NR2 4FB: 2 addresses of 152 in the postcode
- NR2 4HX: 2 addresses of 16 in the postcode
- NR2 4SZ: 1 address of 39 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Mandela Close · New Mills Yard · The Moorings · Ely Street · Unicorn Yard · St Martins Lane · Key and Castle Yard · Talbot Square · St Marys Plain · Jenkins Lane · Sayers Street · Canterbury Place
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.