Elstead Close Norwich
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (NR4), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28900354.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £585,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (D: 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 C; 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 4 km (2.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 170 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 17 to 22 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Humbleyard Practice, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 56% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 9 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 | £585,000 | £585,000 | £585,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £490,000 | £490,000 | £490,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £435,000 | £435,000 | £435,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £228,000 | £228,000 | £228,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £219,000 | £219,000 | £219,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £88,000 | £88,000 | £88,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | 5 NR4 6LU | Detached | £585,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2023 | 7 NR4 6LU | Detached | £490,000 | |
| 3 Apr 2017 | 6 NR4 6LU | Detached | £435,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2009 | 8 NR4 6LU | Detached | £228,000 | |
| 20 May 2003 | 7 NR4 6LU | Detached | £219,000 | |
| 30 Sep 1997 | 2 NR4 6LU | Detached | £88,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 140 m². Most common: House, detached (5). Built: 1967-1975 (4); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
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 C (27% of about 660 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)
- 2 Church Lane and 18 Eaton Street: up to 8 homes, permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- 11 Bluebell Road: up to 7 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 1 September 2026: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NR4 6LU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NR4 6LT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 17 m and 22 m above sea level (19 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR4 6LT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NR4 6LU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Norwich 4.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Wymondham 198,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.7 km (6.6 miles) | |
| Brundall Gardens 18,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.8 km (6.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Abinger Way Eaton | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Norwich City Centre | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Asda South Norwich Car Park | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 8.1 km (5 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 106 km (66 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Humbleyard Practice | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Newmarket Rd Dental Clinic | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Colman Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | North Earlham Police Station | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,770 m² | 170 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,300 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.6 ha | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Marstone Lane Allotments 2.0 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Two tumuli, Eaton Heath, a scheduled monument, 550 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 18 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Two tumuli, Eaton Heath | Scheduled monument | 550 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Church of St Andrew | Listed building, Grade II* | 720 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Red Lion Public House | Listed building, Grade II* | 840 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Cringleford Bridge | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Cringleford Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Eaton Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Intwood Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Danby Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Old Church Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Fir Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Lily Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Braymeadow Bottom | Valley | 4 km (2.5 miles) west |
| Trowse Eye | Tidal water | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 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 | 8 | 9 |
1 of the street's 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 370 m | No published inspection |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 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: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| University Technical College Norfolk | Secondary | 14–19 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Tuckswood Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Colman Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 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 |
| Colman Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Cringleford CE VA Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basil Club NR4 6LJ | Mobile caterer | 220 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Eaton Elephants Playgroup NR4 6HS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Eaton Primary Breakfast/After School Club NR4 6HS | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Eaton Primary School - The Pantry NR4 6HS | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Kingswood Close (2); On or near Elstead Close (2); On or near Abinger Way (2); On or near Buckland Rise (1); On or near Burhill Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 63% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 40% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 48% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 34% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 25% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 56% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
Marston Lane · Lindford Drive · Abinger Way · Burhill Close · Denmead Close · Kingswood Close · Buckland Rise · Amderley Drive · Hardwick Close · Albury Walk · Chandlers Court · Lindford Drive
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.