Chervil Close Cringleford, South Norfolk
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (NR4), about 90 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 36006704.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £548,000 across 4 sales.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4).
- 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 C; Band D in South Norfolk costs £2,483 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 5.8 km (3.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 190 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 27 to 28 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Humbleyard Practice, about 820 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 65% of households owned their home and 60% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 61 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | £548,000 | £495,000 | £600,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 2021 | 3 NR4 7WT | Detached | £600,000 | New build. |
| 23 Apr 2021 | 4 NR4 7WT | Detached | £600,000 | New build. |
| 26 Mar 2021 | 1 NR4 7WT | Detached | £495,000 | New build. |
| 29 Jan 2021 | 2 NR4 7WT | Detached | £496,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 205 m². Most common: House, detached (4). Built: 2020 (2); 2021 (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in South Norfolk in 2026-27: Band D £2,483 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,655 | £1,931 | £2,207 | £2,483 | £3,035 | £3,586 | £4,138 | £4,966 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (21% of about 1,030 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
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 5 addresses are between 27 m and 28 m above sea level (28 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR4 7WS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NR4 7WT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Norwich 4.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Wymondham 198,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.8 km (5.4 miles) | |
| Spooner Row 690 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.5 km (7.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Interchange Cringleford | 390 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Norwich City Centre | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Car parks | NRP Car Park | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ionity Charging Station | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 105 km (65 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Humbleyard Practice | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cosmas Pharmacy | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Uea Health Centre | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Norfolk And Norwich University Hospital | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | North Earlham Police Station | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | East of England Co-op Earlham Green Cashzone | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,800 m² | 190 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 9,540 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 530 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,840 m² | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 1.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Two tumuli in Big Wood, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Two tumuli in Big Wood | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Cringleford Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Earlham Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Intwood Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ward's Wood | Wood | 830 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Farm Copse | Wood | 910 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Cantley Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| University of East Anglia Broad | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Braymeadow Bottom | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Fir Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.3 | 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 5 |
4 of the street's 5 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 South Norfolk: see them on the South Norfolk page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cringleford CE VA Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cringleford Prep | Primary | 4–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madam Gezal NR4 7XL | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Enjoy Eat NR4 7FF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Norse Commercial Services @ Cringleford CE VA Primary School NR4 7JR | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Cringleford Crackerjacks Pre-School NR4 7JR | School/college/university | 390 m | Exempt | |
| Cringleford Hub NR4 7JR | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 15 Mar 2026 |
| Set Your Sights@Cringleford Primary School NR4 7JR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | Exempt | |
| Cavell Court NR4 7SW | Other catering premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Raven Croft (37); On or near Round House Way (16); On or near The Pines (4); On or near Honeysuckle Close (2); On or near Peregrine Mews (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 65% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 7% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 80% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 60% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 4% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
Snowdrop Avenue · Primrose Close · The Pines · Peregrine Mews · Wintergreen Way · Sorrel Grove · Oriole Drive · Raven Croft · Rose Drive · Honeysuckle Close · Mallow Court · Foxglove Drive
All the streets in NR4 and across South Norfolk.
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.