Constitution Opening Norwich
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (NR3), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28900256.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £435,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 2, D: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 83% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 2.5 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Sewell Park, is about 340 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 26 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lawson Road Surgery, about 600 m (0.4 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 47% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £435,000 | £435,000 | £435,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £147,500 | £147,500 | £147,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £119,999 | £119,999 | £119,999 |
| 1997 | 1 | £42,000 | £42,000 | £42,000 |
| 1996 | 2 | £36,625 | £31,500 | £41,750 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2025 | 7 NR3 4BD | Detached | £435,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2015 | 1 NR3 4BD | Terraced | £147,500 | |
| 14 Mar 2014 | 1 NR3 4BD | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2006 | 3 NR3 4BD | Terraced | £119,999 | |
| 17 Dec 1997 | 4 NR3 4BD | Terraced | £42,000 | |
| 17 Dec 1996 | 3 NR3 4BD | Terraced | £41,750 | |
| 23 May 1996 | 3 NR3 4BD | Terraced | £31,500 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 73 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (1); House, detached (1); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1900-1929 (1); 2024 (1); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 (48% of about 910 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)
- Constitution Motors Ltd 140 - 142 Constitution Hill: up to 12 homes, permissioned (50 m)
- 395-397 Sprowston Road, Norwich NR3 4HY, permissioned (380 m)
- Mountfield, Millcroft: up to 5 homes, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- 463-503 Sprowston Road, Norwich NR3 4EB, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Land North Side Of Windmill Road, Norwich, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Land North Side Of Windmill Road, Norwich: up to 17 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Site of 118 Magdalen Road, Norwich NR3 4AN: up to 11 homes, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- Start Rite Factory Site, 28 Mousehold Lane, Norwich NR7 8HE: up to 66 homes, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NR3 4BD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NR3 4BB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 26 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR3 4BB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NR3 4BD | 83% | 83% | 83% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Norwich 4.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Salhouse 14,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Brundall Gardens 18,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Constitution Opening Norwich | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Norwich City Centre | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Car Park on John Stephenson Court, NR3 | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 112 km (70 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lawson Road Surgery | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Little House Dental Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Norwich Community Hospital | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Sprowston Police Station | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Red Range Sprowston Shopper Cashzone | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sewell Park 1.2 ha | 340 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Waterloo Park 7.4 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 330 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.9 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wall Road Allotment 3.0 ha | 230 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 11 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Lazar House, a listed building (Grade II*), 440 m (0.3 miles) south-east. 16 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lazar House | Listed building, Grade II* | 440 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Waterloo Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 880 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Catton Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Site of St William's Chapel | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Norman House, St Martin-at-Palace Plain | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Blockhouse known as the Cow Tower | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fiddle Plantation | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Mousehold Plantation | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Clapham Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| St James Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Trowse Eye | Tidal water | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-east |
| Whitlingham Little Broad | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 8 |
3 of the street's 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sewell Park Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 280 m | 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 |
| St. Clements Hill Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 300 m | 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 Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 870 m (0.5 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 | 880 m (0.5 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 |
| George White Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mousehold Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Magdalen Gates Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Catton Grove Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sprowston Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sprowston Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Old Catton CofE VC Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sprowston Community Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Shop NR3 4BB | Retailers - other | 30 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Good World Chinese Takeaway NR3 4BB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 May 2025 |
| Chestnut Nursery School (Sewell Park) NR3 4BX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Sewell Park Academy NR3 4BX | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Talbot Care Services Ltd NR3 4HA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Once Upon A Time Nursery School NR3 4HA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2025 |
| St Clements Hill Primary NR3 4AR | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| St Clements Nursing Home NR3 4DG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Norfolk Express NR3 4HT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 4 Good | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Dragon City NR3 4HT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 27 Aug 2026 |
| St Georges Church Lunch Club NR3 4HZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 4 Good | 15 Mar 2006 |
| Denmark Cafe NR3 4JA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 4 Good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Denmark Convenience Stores NR3 4JQ | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Prince Of Denmark Pub NR3 4JQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2020 |
| Shaftesbury John Grooms Court NR3 4HX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 27 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Constitution Hill (10); On or near Ash Grove (3); On or near Clabon First Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 47% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 36% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 73% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 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
Nearby streets
Wall Road · Ash Grove · St Clements Hill · Clabon Road · Clabon First Close · Tillett Road · Elm Grove Lane · Pearcefield · Pearcefield · Rocelin Close · Le Safferne Gardens · Massingham 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.