Brickfield Close Norwich
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (NR3), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28920809.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 7).
- Flood: 2 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 3.1 km (1.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Mile Cross Entrance Gardens, is about 540 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 23 to 24 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Woodcock Rd Surgery, about 290 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 9% of households owned their home and 11% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 226 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
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 60 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (6); Bungalow, end-terrace (1). Built: 2003-2006 (7). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
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 (69% of about 970 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)
- 297 Aylsham Road/Land at Arminghall Close, Norwich: up to 100 homes, not permissioned (220 m)
- Former Kings Arms P. H. 100 Mile Cross Road Norwich Norfolk NR3 2LD: up to 5 homes, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- World of Beds, Curtis House, Curtis Road: up to 7 homes, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Garages Rear Of 48 - 54 Rye Avenue, Norwich NR3 2QG, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Mountfield, Millcroft: up to 5 homes, permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
- 81-93 Drayton Road, Norwich: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
- Tile House, Eversley Rd, Hellesdon, 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, 2 at medium risk and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NR3 3RP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NR3 3RD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 23 m and 24 m above sea level (24 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR3 3RD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NR3 3RP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Norwich 4.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Salhouse 14,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) | |
| Brundall Gardens 18,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.6 km (5.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 40 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fletcher Way Norwich | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Norwich City Centre | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Car Park on John Stephenson Court, NR3 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 111 km (69 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woodcock Rd Surgery | 290 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Hellesdon Hospital | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Karma Police Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mile Cross, Mile Cross Cashzone | 390 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mile Cross Entrance Gardens 7,710 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Catton Park 28 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 180 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 280 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Catton Grove Allotments 1.1 ha | 310 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 38 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Catherine, a listed building (Grade II*), 370 m west. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Catherine | Listed building, Grade II* | 370 m west |
| Mile Cross Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 540 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Waterloo Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 790 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| St Bartholomew's Church, Heigham | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Wayside cross at the junction of Boundary Road and Drayton High Road | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fiddle Plantation | Wood | 830 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Night Plantation | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Rabbits' Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Lily Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-west |
| Bloods Dale | Valley | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) north-west |
| Trowse Eye | Tidal water | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.0 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catton Grove Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 380 m | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mile Cross Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sewell Park Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | 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 |
| Angel Road Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Heather Avenue Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.2 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 |
| St. Clements Hill Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Garrick Green Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Magdalen Gates Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Old Catton CofE VC Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| George White Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nelson Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcock Fish Bar NR3 3TH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| One Stop Shop NR3 3TH | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Woodcock Convenience Store NR3 3TH | Retailers - other | 160 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 31 Jan 2026 |
| Royal Dynasty NR3 3TH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Maxi LT NR3 3TH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 160 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Catton Grove Community Lunches NR3 3RQ | Other catering premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Lidl NR3 2RY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 300 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jun 2023 |
| Dessert Lounge Norwich NR3 2RZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Mar 2026 |
| USA Fried Chicken And Norwich Kebab Pizza NR3 2RZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 4 Good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Skalite NR3 2RZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Premier / Fatziki Greek Street Food NR3 2RZ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 310 m | 4 Good | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Ceylon Cuisine NR3 2RZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| New Lucky Star Chinese Take Away NR3 2RY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Euroland NR3 2RY | Retailers - other | 310 m | 4 Good | 18 Jan 2022 |
| Plaice For Taste NR3 2RY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 4 Good | 17 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 120 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Brickfield Close (43); On or near Bullard Road (38); On or near George Pope Close (30); On or near Jewson Road (29); On or near Harry Watson Court (20).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 9% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 2% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 85% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 15% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 27% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 87% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 11% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 85% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
Palmer Close · Jewson Road · Palmer Road · Bullard Road · George Pope Road · George Winter Court · Harry Watson Court · Hunter Road · Harmer Road · Gateley Gardens · Arminghall Close · George Pope Close
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.