Decoy Road Ormesby St Michael, Great Yarmouth
41 addresses across 4 postcodes (NR29), about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 15900179.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £675,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1, E: 5, F: 1).
- 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 Great Yarmouth costs £2,414 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Great Yarmouth, about 8.3 km (5.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Green, is about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are -1 to 3 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 41 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Coastal Villages Practice, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | £675,000 | £675,000 | £675,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £550,000 | £550,000 | £550,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £249,950 | £249,950 | £249,950 |
| 2002 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £148,000 | £148,000 | £148,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £34,500 | £34,500 | £34,500 |
| 1995 | 1 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Aug 2019 | THE ARK NR29 3LX | Detached | £675,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2019 | THE WILLOWS NR29 3LZ | Other | £400,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 Nov 2018 | ST. MORITZ NR29 3LZ | Detached | £550,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2011 | ALDERCREEK NR29 3LX | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2007 | WILLOWCROFT NR29 3LX | Detached | £249,950 | |
| 1 May 2002 | 2, BROADSIDE COTTAGES NR29 3LX | Semi-detached | £60,000 | |
| 5 Feb 1999 | THE ARK NR29 3LX | Detached | £148,000 | |
| 23 Jul 1996 | WILLOWCROFT NR29 3LX | Detached | £34,500 | |
| 16 Jun 1995 | D'ARCY COTTAGE NR29 3LZ | Detached | £65,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 117 m². Most common: House, detached (3); Bungalow, detached (2); House, semi-detached (2). Built: before 1900 (4); 1950-1966 (2); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (3).
Council tax
What each band costs in Great Yarmouth in 2026-27: Band D £2,414 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,610 | £1,878 | £2,146 | £2,414 | £2,951 | £3,487 | £4,024 | £4,829 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (24% of about 700 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): Article 4 Direction - Houses in Multiple Occupation Great Yarmouth.
- 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 30 September 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 41 addresses are between -1 m and 3 m above sea level (2 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR29 3LQ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NR29 3LW | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NR29 3LX | 91% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NR29 3LZ | 38% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Great Yarmouth 440,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) |
| Acle 48,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) | |
| Berney Arms 800 journeys in 2024–25 | 10 km (6.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Eels Foot Road Ormesby St Michael | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 25.7 km (16 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 131 km (82 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Coastal Villages Practice | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | Well | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| NHS dentists | Ormesby Village Surgery | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Northgate Hospital | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) |
| Police station | Great Yarmouth Police Station | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Palace Casino, Hemsby Cashzone | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | The Green 7,750 m² | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 540 m² | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.6 ha | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St. Michael, a listed building (Grade II*), 510 m (0.3 miles) south-east. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St. Michael | Listed building, Grade II* | 510 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dunham Carr | Wood | 640 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Ormesby Broad | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Gibbet Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Sand Cliffs | Cliff or slope | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) east |
| Hemsby Beach | Beach | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) north-east |
| California Gap | Wetland | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 39 | 41 |
2 of the street's 41 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 Great Yarmouth: see them on the Great Yarmouth page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormesby Village Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ormesby Village Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (norfolk).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 54% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 47% | 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) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 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 4 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
- NR29 3LZ: 20 addresses of 26 in the postcode
- NR29 3LX: 19 addresses of 26 in the postcode
- NR29 3LQ: 1 address of 2 in the postcode
- NR29 3LW: 1 address of 57 in the postcode
Nearby streets
All the streets in NR29 and across Great Yarmouth.
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.