Gerald Close Norwich
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (NR1), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28900415.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £270,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (D: 3, E: 3).
- 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 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 37 to 40 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is East Norwich Medical Partnership, about 770 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 550 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £257,500 | £257,500 | £257,500 |
| 2014 | 2 | £160,500 | £140,000 | £181,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £105,000 | £90,000 | £120,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £66,000 | £66,000 | £66,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £59,000 | £59,000 | £59,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2024 | 7 NR1 4NE | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 12 May 2021 | 8 NR1 4NE | Detached | £257,500 | |
| 23 Dec 2014 | 6 NR1 4NE | Detached | £140,000 | |
| 4 Apr 2014 | 7 NR1 4NE | Detached | £181,000 | |
| 12 Sep 2013 | 1 NR1 4NE | Detached | £175,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2004 | 2 NR1 4NE | Detached | £120,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2004 | 4 NR1 4NE | Detached | £90,000 | |
| 16 Aug 1999 | 11 NR1 4NE | Semi-detached | £66,000 | |
| 11 Jul 1997 | 1 NR1 4NE | Terraced | £59,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (6). Built: 1950-1966 (6). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
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 C (53% of about 1,160 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)
- Former Church, Heartsease Lane, Norwich, not permissioned (360 m)
- Land At Corner Of Knox Road and Plumstead Road, Norwich NR1 4LQ: up to 9 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Thorpe Motor Company, 32 - 36 Harvey Lane: up to 8 homes, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 23 November 2026 to 12 February 2027: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway (major (paa) works)
- 30 November 2026 to 16 April 2027: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway (major works)
Finished in the last three months
- 10 September 2026 to 15 September 2026: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, give and take, 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 12 addresses are between 37 m and 40 m above sea level (39 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR1 4NB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NR1 4NE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Norwich 4.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Salhouse 14,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Brundall Gardens 18,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Firwood Close Norwich | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Norwich City Centre | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Car Park on John Stephenson Court, NR3 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | evyve Charging Station - Yarmouth Road, Norwich. | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 112 km (70 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest East Norwich Medical Partnership | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hunt's Pharmacy | 270 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Heartsease Dental Surgery | 270 m |
| Hospital | Norwich Community Hospital | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Police station | Sprowston Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Premier, Thorpe St Andrew | 360 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1,470 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 160 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | Woodrow Pilling Park 4.7 ha | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cottage Farm Allotments 2.8 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Site of St William's Chapel, a scheduled monument, 840 m (0.5 miles) north-west. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Site of St William's Chapel | Scheduled monument | 840 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Garden at Ketts Castle Villa | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Former Norwich Second World War IN-Station | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Blockhouse known as the Cow Tower | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| The Rosary Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mousehold Heath | Wood | 670 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| St James Hill | Hill | 710 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Lion Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| New Cut | Tidal water | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Whitlingham Great Broad | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Whitlingham Marsh | Wetland | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 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 | 11 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartsease Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 330 m | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Open Academy Church of England | Secondary | 11–19 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lionwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St William's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mousehold Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | 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 |
| Lionwood Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Falcon Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sprowston Community Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (May 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; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| George White Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cecil Gowing Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| 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 |
| Magdalen Gates Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Tong NR1 4NS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Norwich Fresh Store NR1 4AB | Retailers - other | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Aug 2026 |
| BOERO NR1 4AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tesco Express NR1 4AB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 260 m | 4 Good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Papa Johns NR1 4AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Domino's Pizzas NR1 4AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2025 |
| New Golden House NR1 4AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 4 Good | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Cafe 193 NR1 4AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 4 Good | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Archer's Butchers NR1 4AB | Manufacturers/packers | 260 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Mercatino NR1 4AB | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Fireaway Pizza /So Be Burger NR1 4AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 4 Good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Cakebox NR1 4AB | Retailers - other | 280 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Plumstead Mini Mart NR1 4AB | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2023 |
| Hill Town NR1 4AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Aldi NR1 4JZ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 300 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Croftholme Way (5); On or near Fallowfield Close (3); On or near Steepgreen Close (3); On or near Dugard Avenue (2); On or near Borrowdale Drive (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 58% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 39% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 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 | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 5 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
Borrowdale Drive · Steepgreen Close · Dugard Avenue · Borrowdale Drive · Fallowfield Close · The Valley Drive · Valley Side Road · Timothy Close · Croftholme Way · Heartsease Lane · The Ridgeway · Riseway Close
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.