De-Carle Smith Road Acle, Broadland
17 addresses across 1 postcode (NR13), about 260 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4601435.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 6, E: 2).
- 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 Acle, about 860 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 250 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 7 to 10 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Acle Medical Partnership, about 210 m away.
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 64% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 12 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
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 81 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (10); House, detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (5); 1950-1966 (4); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
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 (38% of about 790 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
- 23 November 2026 to 21 December 2026: CADENT GAS LIMITED, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway (major (paa) 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 17 addresses are between 7 m and 10 m above sea level (9 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR13 3RB | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Acle 48,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Lingwood 50,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Buckenham 280 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest de Carle Smith Road Acle | 50 m |
| Ferry terminal | Reedham Ferry North | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Acle Station Car Park | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 18.6 km (12 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 123 km (76 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Acle Medical Partnership | 210 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 370 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 260 m |
| Hospital | Little Plumstead Hospital | 9.7 km (6 miles) |
| Police station | Great Yarmouth Police Investigation Centre | 12.2 km (7.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest BP - Acle SF Connect Cashzone | 280 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 720 m² | 250 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 520 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 300 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,880 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Edmund, a listed building (Grade I), 490 m (0.3 miles) south-west. 14 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Edmund | Listed building, Grade I | 490 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Church of St Mary, Fishley | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Site of St Mary's Priory, Wey Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fishley Carrs | Wood | 320 m north |
| Roman Wood | Wood | 360 m south-east |
| Hermitage Marshes | Wetland | 790 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Acle Dike | Tidal water | 850 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Upton Broad | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
| Billockby Bottom | Valley | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 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 | 16 | 17 |
1 of the street's 17 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 Broadland: see them on the Broadland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acle Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 180 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Acle Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Bistro NR13 3FU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Carters Family Butchers NR13 3QL | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| The Chocolate, Pet & Home Box NR13 3QL | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Olive Tree NR13 3QL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Acle Voluntary Aid Scheme NR13 3RA | Other catering premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Starbucks NR13 3BE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Acle Fish & Chips NR13 3BE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 4 Good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Scooters Cafe NR13 3QJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Great Oak Lodge Ltd NR13 3DX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Full River Chinese Takeaway NR13 3DY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Acle Premier NR13 3DX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 320 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2024 |
| The Limes Owners Kitchen NR13 3GA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2025 |
| The Vault Bar & Bistro NR13 3DX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2025 |
| The Kings Head Acle Steak NR13 3DY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 4 Good | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Desi Flavourz NR13 3DY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 4 Good | 16 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bridewell Lane (6); On or near Fletcher Way (2); On or near Old Foundry Court (1); On or near Habgood Close (1); On or near Cardington Court (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 44% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 64% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 28% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 46% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 28% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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: CADENT GAS LIMITED: Utility asset works, 23 November 2026 to 21 December 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings The Old Rectory (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, NR13 3BX) now 5 Very good, was 4 Good (rated 27 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NR13 3RB: 17 addresses of 20 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Phoenix Close · Bensley Close · Decarle Smith Road · Bridewell Lane · Cardington Court · Habgood Close · Wherry Reach · Fletcher Way · Elm Close · New Close · Oxcroft · Calthorpe Green
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.