Gatekeeper Close Wymondham, South Norfolk
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (NR18), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36003948.
- Sales: 33 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £508,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 7, D: 2).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 C; Band D in South Norfolk costs £2,483 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wymondham, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 200 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 46 to 48 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wymondham Medical Partnership, about 530 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 670 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 65% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £508,000 | £508,000 | £508,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £465,000 | £450,000 | £480,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £326,000 | £326,000 | £326,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £286,000 | £286,000 | £286,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £279,950 | £279,950 | £279,950 |
| 2013 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £289,975 | £280,000 | £299,950 |
| 2007 | 2 | £237,200 | £235,000 | £239,400 |
| 2006 | 2 | £257,125 | £228,000 | £286,250 |
| 2005 | 1 | £227,500 | £227,500 | £227,500 |
| 2004 | 2 | £236,000 | £197,000 | £275,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2022 | 8 NR18 0XY | Detached | £508,000 | |
| 28 May 2021 | 4 NR18 0XY | Detached | £480,000 | |
| 1 Feb 2021 | 10 NR18 0XY | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2020 | 6 NR18 0XY | Detached | £380,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2018 | 3 NR18 0XY | Detached | £326,000 | |
| 26 Oct 2015 | 14 NR18 0XY | Detached | £286,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2014 | 12 NR18 0XY | Detached | £279,950 | |
| 26 Apr 2013 | 6 NR18 0XY | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2010 | 9 NR18 0XY | Detached | £299,950 | |
| 5 Feb 2010 | 9 NR18 0XY | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2007 | 1 NR18 0XY | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2007 | 5 NR18 0XY | Detached | £239,400 | |
| 27 Jul 2006 | 7 NR18 0XY | Detached | £286,250 | |
| 2 Jun 2006 | 14 NR18 0XY | Detached | £228,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2005 | 5 NR18 0XY | Detached | £227,500 | |
| 6 Aug 2004 | 8 NR18 0XY | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2004 | 1 NR18 0XY | Detached | £197,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2003 | 4 NR18 0XY | Detached | £242,000 | |
| 15 Feb 2002 | 3 NR18 0XY | Detached | £166,950 | |
| 19 Dec 2001 | 9 NR18 0XY | Detached | £164,000 | |
| 1 Jun 2001 | 3 NR18 0XY | Detached | £142,500 | |
| 6 Aug 1999 | 1 NR18 0XY | Detached | £95,995 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 1999 | 7 NR18 0XY | Detached | £135,000 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 1999 | 9 NR18 0XY | Detached | £124,000 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 1999 | 5 NR18 0XY | Detached | £90,000 | New build. |
| 24 May 1999 | 8 NR18 0XY | Detached | £139,995 | New build. |
| 21 May 1999 | 3 NR18 0XY | Detached | £97,995 | New build. |
| 30 Apr 1999 | 14 NR18 0XY | Detached | £97,995 | |
| 30 Apr 1999 | 12 NR18 0XY | Detached | £96,995 | New build. |
| 31 Mar 1999 | 10 NR18 0XY | Detached | £137,950 | New build. |
| 26 Mar 1999 | 4 NR18 0XY | Detached | £120,675 | New build. |
| 12 Mar 1999 | 2 NR18 0XY | Detached | £75,500 | New build. |
| 24 Feb 1999 | 6 NR18 0XY | Detached | £130,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 149 m². Most common: House, detached (9). Built: 1996-2002 (9). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in South Norfolk in 2026-27: Band D £2,483 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,655 | £1,931 | £2,207 | £2,483 | £3,035 | £3,586 | £4,138 | £4,966 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (35% of about 1,440 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
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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NR18 0XY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NR18 0XN | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 46 m and 48 m above sea level (47 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR18 0XN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NR18 0XY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wymondham 198,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Spooner Row 690 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Attleborough 175,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mallow Way Harts Farm | 120 m |
| Car parks | RCP Parking - Central Hall | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 15.4 km (9.6 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 98 km (61 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wymondham Medical Partnership | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Peppermint Dental Centre LTD | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Norfolk And Norwich University Hospital | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
| Police station | Wymondham Police Investigation Centre | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Waitrose Wymondham - Swap | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,620 m² | 200 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.6 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,100 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 12 ha | 130 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3.7 ha | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Moot Hill, a scheduled monument, 420 m (0.3 miles) east. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moot Hill | Scheduled monument | 420 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Market cross | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Wymondham Abbey | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Plantation | Wood | 760 m (0.5 miles) east |
| New Covert | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Hall Covert | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Fishpond Plantation | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Shepherd's Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north |
| Kimberley Lake | Lake or reservoir | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 13 |
3 of the street's 13 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 South Norfolk: see them on the South Norfolk page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham | Primary | 4–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wymondham High Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Browick Road Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 4–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Robert Kett Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 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: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Silfield Oak Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Blossom NR18 0PY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Abbeygate Garages Ltd (Esso) NR18 0SH | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 13 Sep 2024 |
| K & J's Grill | Mobile caterer | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 24 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sports/Recreation Area (7); On or near Herb Robert Glade (5); On or near Pennycress Drive (5); On or near Meadow Brown Way (4); On or near Gatekeeper Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 65% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
Tortoishell Way · Fritillary Drive · Meadow Brown Way · Monarch Close · Red Admiral Close · Holly Blue Road · The Loke · Peacock Chase · Blackthorn Road · Meadowsweet Road · Burdock Close · Speedwell Road
All the streets in NR18 and across South Norfolk.
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.