Dolphin Path Norwich
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (NR2,NR3), about 500 m (0.3 miles) long. USRN 28910240.
- Flood: 5 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 A; Band D in Norwich costs £2,503 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 97% 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, Wensum Park, is about 60 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 4 to 5 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Prospect Medical Practice, about 340 m away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 470 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 20% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 158 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (67% of about 1,960 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- DOLPHIN INN, grade II*
- GATE PIECES AND FORECOURT WALLS TO NUMBER 256, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at Havers Road, Mile Cross, Norwich: up to 100 homes, not permissioned (60 m)
- 81-93 Drayton Road, Norwich: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (160 m)
- Site north of Raynham Street, Norwich, not permissioned (260 m)
- Site north of Raynham Street, Norwich: up to 40 homes, not permissioned (260 m)
- Land Adjoining Lime Kiln Mews, Drayton Road, Norwich NR3 2DF: up to 29 homes, permissioned (320 m)
- 231-243 Heigham Street, Norwich, not permissioned (380 m)
- 231-243 Heigham Street, Norwich: up to 25 homes, not permissioned (380 m)
- Mile Cross Depot, Mile Cross Road, Norwich NR3 2DY: up to 75 homes, not permissioned (560 m (0.3 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, 5 at medium risk and 15 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 47 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 8 low and 0 very low.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NR2 4LG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 4 / 8 | unlikely |
| NR3 2DU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 7 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 2 addresses are between 4 m and 5 m above sea level (4 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR2 4LG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NR3 2DU | 97% | 97% | 97% | 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 | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Brundall Gardens 18,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.6 km (5.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Havers Road Norwich | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Norwich City Centre | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Westwick Street Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 111 km (69 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Prospect Medical Practice | 340 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 340 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 370 m |
| Hospital | Norwich Community Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Karma Police Station | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wensum Park 13 ha | 60 m |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,200 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Valpy Avenue Allotments 3.5 ha | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 21 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Dolphin Inn, a listed building (Grade II*), 310 m south-west. 39 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dolphin Inn | Listed building, Grade II* | 310 m south-west |
| Wensum Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 410 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| St Bartholomew's Church, Heigham | Scheduled monument | 520 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Waterloo Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 610 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Church of St Catherine | Listed building, Grade II* | 880 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Church of St Augustine | Listed building, Grade I | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| St Lawrence's Well, Lower Westick Street | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| The Dominican Friary (Blackfriars) Norwich: Becket’s Chapel, Chapter House, North Range, standing remains in the East Garth, and buried remains | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Clapham Wood | Wood | 450 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Heigham Grove | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Rabbits' Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Lily Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
| Trowse Eye | Tidal water | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south-east |
| Bloods Dale | Valley | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 2 |
1 of the street's 2 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 Norwich: see them on the Norwich page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Road Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 750 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 |
| Nelson Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Angel Road Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 800 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 |
| Wensum Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Mile Cross Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Magdalen Gates Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
| Jane Austen College | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Catton Grove Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| George White Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St. Clements Hill Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
| Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains NR3 2DW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 70 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2019 |
| Aldi NR3 2DW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 210 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jun 2023 |
| Good Wholesome Food NR3 2JZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Heigham News \& Off License NR2 4LZ | Retailers - other | 330 m | 4 Good | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Gibraltar Gardens NR2 4LZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 4 Good | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd NR3 2HW | Retailers - other | 340 m | Exempt | |
| Super LT Kebab NR3 2HE | Mobile caterer | 340 m | 4 Good | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Rela-cuisine NR3 2HE | Mobile caterer | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Naga Doner Ltd NR3 2HE | Mobile caterer | 340 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| FTK NR3 2HE | Mobile caterer | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| John Boag House Canteen - OCS NR3 2DF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 4 Good | 1 Apr 2026 |
| D&O Pastry&Cake NR2 4LN | Other catering premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Corner Express NR3 2AA | Retailers - other | 390 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Pinches Cue Club / Pinches Food Van NR2 4TN | Mobile caterer | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| MFG Esso And Londis NR3 2HJ | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 6 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 |
| Shoplifting | 23 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Boot Binders Road (67); On or near Havers Road (23); On or near Airedale Close (17); On or near Stone Road (11); On or near Berners Street (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 20% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 7% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 7% | 1% |
| Social rented | 51% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 25% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 84% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 2 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
Boot Binders Road · Havers Road · Airedale Close · Finishers Road · Stone Road · Bobbin Road · Berners Street · Clickers Road · Cutters Row · Horsford Street · Ropemakers Row · Junction 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.