Buxton Road Norwich, Broadland
3 addresses across 1 postcode (NR6), about 380 m long, classed as a b road. USRN 4602712.
- 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 Broadland costs £2,438 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 4.9 km (3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 350 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 32 to 33 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Old Catton Medical Practice, about 680 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 49% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 36 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 Broadland in 2026-27: Band D £2,438 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,625 | £1,896 | £2,167 | £2,438 | £2,980 | £3,521 | £4,063 | £4,876 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (45% of about 1,110 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.
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 13 January 2027 to 14 January 2027: ANGLIAN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway, verge (major (paa) works)
- 14 January 2027 to 15 January 2027: ANGLIAN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway, verge (major (paa) works)
- 18 January 2027 to 20 January 2027: ANGLIAN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway, verge (major (paa) works)
Finished in the last three months
- 30 October 2026: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
- 28 October 2026: ANGLIAN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway, verge (major works)
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 32 m and 33 m above sea level (33 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR6 7GD | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Norwich 4.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Salhouse 14,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Hoveton and Wroxham 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shopping Centre Old Catton | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Norwich City Centre | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Paddocks Car Park | 210 m |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 114 km (71 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Old Catton Medical Practice | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Old Catton Pharmacy | 170 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery Bloenheim Road | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Hellesdon Hospital | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Police station | Sprowston Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | East of England Co-op Fifers Lane, Heyford Road Cashzone | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 350 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 270 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lavare Park 3.0 ha | 100 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 3.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Catton Hall, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Catton Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Mile Cross Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn Plantation | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Spixworth Plantation | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Bunker's Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Night Plantation | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Foxburrow Plantation | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| The Springs | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.6 | 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 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 3 |
2 of the street's 3 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 Broadland: see them on the Broadland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Woman Lane Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lodge Lane Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Old Catton CofE VC Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Garrick Green Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | 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 |
| Sprowston Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sprowston Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCJFC Cafe NR6 7GD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 26 Oct 2026 |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited NR6 7HS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 200 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Sue Ryder NR6 7HS | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Lloyds Pharmacy NR6 7HS | Retailers - other | 240 m | Exempt | |
| Franks Cafe NR6 7HS | Other catering premises | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Tongs NR6 7HS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Caroline's Kitchen NR6 7PX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Norse Commercial Services At White Woman Lane Junior School NR6 7JA | School/college/university | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Shoplifting | 12 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (23); On or near Buxton Road (12); On or near Ernest Drive (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 27% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 49% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 30% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 84% | 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 | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 30 October 2026 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: ANGLIAN WATER: Utility repair and maintenance works, 13 January 2027 to 14 January 2027 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: ANGLIAN WATER: Utility repair and maintenance works, 14 January 2027 to 15 January 2027 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: ANGLIAN WATER: Utility repair and maintenance works, 28 October 2026 to 29 October 2026 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: ANGLIAN WATER: Utility repair and maintenance works, 18 January 2027 to 20 January 2027 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NR6 7GD: 3 addresses
Nearby streets
Austin Way · Turner Road · Phoenix Avenue · Ernest Drive · Linnet Road · Edgefield Close · Dunwood Drive · Myhill Drive · Davie Close · Harrier Road · Spitfire Road · Desmond Drive
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.