Dibden Road Norwich
27 addresses across 2 postcodes (NR3), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28900311.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (B: 5).
- 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 A; Band D in Norwich costs £2,503 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 60 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 30 to 36 m above sea level.
- Noise: 18 of its 28 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lawson Road Surgery, about 470 m (0.3 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 780 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 46% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 103 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
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 60 m². Most common: Flat (5). Built: 2007-2011 (5). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (5).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (58% of about 1,730 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)
- Site of Van Dal Shoes, Dibden Road, Norwich NR3 4RR: up to 25 homes, not permissioned (40 m)
- 126-128 Barrack Street, Norwich, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- 126-128 Barrack Street, Norwich: up to 15 homes, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Barrack Street Development Site, Norwich, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Site of 118 Magdalen Road, Norwich NR3 4AN: up to 11 homes, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- 150-152 Magdalen Street, Norwich NR3 1JD, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Heathfield Residential Care, Cannell Green, Norwich, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- 5, 6a and 6B Beckham Place, Edward Street, Norwich NR3 3DZ: up to 14 homes, permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 3 November 2026 to 9 November 2026: UK POWER NETWORKS EASTERN & LONDON, New service connection, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (standard 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 28 addresses are between 30 m and 36 m above sea level (32 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR3 4RG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NR3 4SN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Norwich 4.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Salhouse 14,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Brundall Gardens 18,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Knowsley Road Norwich | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Norwich City Centre | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Car Park on John Stephenson Court, NR3 | 370 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 111 km (69 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lawson Road Surgery | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 15 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Dental Practice (124 Barrack Street) | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Norwich Community Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Karma Police Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Red Range Sprowston Shopper Cashzone | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,430 m² | 60 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.6 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 480 m² | 90 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,400 m² | 100 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mousehold South Allotment 2.2 ha | 260 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 3.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Lazar House, a listed building (Grade II*), 530 m (0.3 miles) north. 145 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 16 of them Grade I and 13 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lazar House | Listed building, Grade II* | 530 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Former Church of St James | Listed building, Grade I | 600 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| St James' Works, Jarrold's Printing Works | Listed building, Grade I | 680 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Printing Museum, Jarrold's Printing Works | Listed building, Grade II* | 690 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Blockhouse known as the Cow Tower | Scheduled monument | 770 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Norman House, St Martin-at-Palace Plain | Scheduled monument | 770 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Bishop's Palace gate | Scheduled monument | 860 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Garden at Ketts Castle Villa | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Waterloo Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| St James Hill | Hill | 890 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Mousehold Heath | Wood | 900 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Clapham Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Mousehold Plantation | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Trowse Eye | Tidal water | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Whitlingham Little Broad | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 28 |
18 of the street's 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George White Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 70 m | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mousehold Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 220 m | 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 | 470 m (0.3 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 |
| St. Clements Hill Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 790 m (0.5 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 |
| Sewell Park Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | 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 |
| Angel Road Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 820 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 |
| Angel Road Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 880 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 |
| Jane Austen College | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lionwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Charles Darwin Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Open Academy Church of England | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Heartsease Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George White Junior School - Vertas NR3 4RG | School/college/university | 70 m | 4 Good | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Acorns After School Care NR3 4RG | School/college/university | 70 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Chinese Medical Clinic NR3 4TF | Retailers - other | 110 m | Exempt | |
| Family Fish Bar NR3 4TG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Silver Road Food And Wine NR3 4TQ | Retailers - other | 180 m | 4 Good | 25 Oct 2025 |
| P J's NR3 4TE | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2023 |
| The Food Vault NR3 NR3 4TE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 4 Good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Great Wall NR3 4PE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 May 2025 |
| Crusty Corner NR3 4RA | Manufacturers/packers | 330 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Premier Convenience Store NR3 4PF | Retailers - other | 330 m | 4 Good | 29 Apr 2025 |
| No 1 Kebab And Pizza NR3 4PD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Marlborough Arms NR3 4PB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 4 Good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Silver Parcel Foodbank NR3 4TB | Other catering premises | 350 m | 4 Good | 18 Jul 2024 |
| Silver Road Community Centre Cosy Cafe NR3 4TB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Kofra NR3 4RA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Gertrude Road (31); On or near Romany Road (28); On or near Crome Road (15); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (14); On or near St Olaves Road (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 46% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 19% | 17% |
| Private rented | 32% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 71% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: UK POWER NETWORKS EASTERN & LONDON: New service connection, 3 November 2026 to 9 November 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Mousehold Infant School (school/college/university, NR3 4RS) is no longer listed; it was rated 4 Good found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Crome Road · Southalls Way · Branford Road · Churchill Road · St Olaves Road · Violet Road · Romany Road · Silver Road · Old Allotment Court · Tolwin Walk · Morley Street · Marlborough 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.