Claxton Close Mileham, Breckland
23 addresses across 1 postcode (PE32), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4000090.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2007 the median was £177,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 19 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 2, D: 9, E: 7).
- Flood: 4 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 C; Band D in Breckland costs £2,444 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wymondham, about 27.3 km (17 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 56 to 58 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 23 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Litcham Health Centre, about 3.2 km (2 miles) away.
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | £177,000 | £170,000 | £184,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £168,000 | £168,000 | £168,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £115,500 | £115,500 | £115,500 |
| 1999 | 2 | £56,000 | £53,000 | £59,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £66,000 | £66,000 | £66,000 |
| 1996 | 2 | £52,998 | £48,000 | £57,995 |
| 1995 | 2 | £56,750 | £55,000 | £58,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Dec 2007 | 8 PE32 2RU | Detached | £184,000 | |
| 5 Oct 2007 | 9 PE32 2RU | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2006 | 21 PE32 2RU | Semi-detached | £168,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2003 | 3 PE32 2RU | Detached | £125,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2002 | 12 PE32 2RU | Detached | £115,500 | |
| 4 Aug 1999 | 1 PE32 2RU | Detached | £59,000 | |
| 8 Jan 1999 | 16 PE32 2RU | Semi-detached | £53,000 | |
| 20 Feb 1998 | 19 PE32 2RU | Semi-detached | £66,000 | |
| 29 Nov 1996 | 21 PE32 2RU | Semi-detached | £57,995 | |
| 3 May 1996 | 16 PE32 2RU | Semi-detached | £48,000 | |
| 25 Aug 1995 | 17 PE32 2RU | Semi-detached | £58,500 | |
| 12 May 1995 | 8 PE32 2RU | Detached | £55,000 |
Energy performance certificates
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (19). Built: 1983-1990 (15); 1976-1982 (3); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (13).
Each home's certificates and sales (14 addresses)
- 1, Claxtons Close, Mileham
- 2, Claxtons Close, Mileham
- 3, Claxtons Close, Mileham
- 4, Claxtons Close, Mileham
- 7, Claxtons Close, Mileham
- 8, Claxtons Close, Mileham
- 9, Claxtons Close, Mileham
- 11, Claxtons Close, Mileham
- 14, Claxtons Close, Mileham
- 15, Claxtons Close, Mileham
- 16 Claxtons Close, Mileham
- 17, Claxtons Close, Mileham
- 20, Claxtons Close, Mileham
- 24, Claxtons Close, Mileham
Council tax
What each band costs in Breckland in 2026-27: Band D £2,444 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,629 | £1,901 | £2,172 | £2,444 | £2,987 | £3,530 | £4,073 | £4,887 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (30% of about 1,080 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)
- SPK engineering, The Old Sawmills, Mileham, permissioned (250 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 23 addresses are between 56 m and 58 m above sea level (57 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE32 2RU | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Wymondham 198,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 27.3 km (17 miles) |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bus Shelter Mileham | 120 m |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 31.3 km (19 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 103 km (64 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Litcham Health Centre | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Theatre Royal Pharmacy | 9.6 km (6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Wellington House Dental Practice | 9.7 km (6 miles) |
| Hospital | Dereham Hospital | 9.4 km (5.8 miles) |
| Police station | Dereham Police Station | 10.1 km (6.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | Unnamed 1,820 m² | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,700 m² | 320 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Mileham Castle, a scheduled monument, 440 m (0.3 miles) east. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mileham Castle | Scheduled monument | 440 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Rookery Plantation | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Colley Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Lounds Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Horse Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Broad Water | Lake or reservoir | 4.8 km (3 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 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 | 22 | 23 |
1 of the street's 23 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 Breckland: see them on the Breckland page.
Nearest schools
No open schools within 2 km (1.2 miles).
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mileham Village Store PE32 2PS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 170 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Back Lane (15); On or near Burghwood Drive (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 18% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 71% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 17% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 23% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
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
- PE32 2RU: 23 addresses of 25 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Claxtons Close · Burghwood Drive · Back Lane · Back Lane · Redbricks Drive · The Paddocks · Saw Mill Loke · Sizeland Drive · Tittleshall 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.