Highlow Road Norwich, South Norfolk
35 addresses across 2 postcodes (NR5), about 190 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36000912.
- Sales: 35 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £323,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (C: 9, D: 6, 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 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 Norwich, about 6.1 km (3.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Bowthorpe Park, is about 510 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 26 to 39 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 35 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Beechcroft And Old Palace, about 470 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 580 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 15 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 | £323,000 | £323,000 | £323,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £178,000 | £178,000 | £178,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £241,750 | £166,000 | £317,500 |
| 2015 | 2 | £182,792 | £58,084 | £307,500 |
| 2014 | 3 | £145,000 | £141,000 | £250,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £311,000 | £311,000 | £311,000 |
| 2011 | 3 | £205,000 | £143,000 | £241,000 |
| 2007 | 3 | £170,000 | £140,000 | £386,750 |
| 2006 | 2 | £236,250 | £235,000 | £237,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 May 2025 | 12 NR5 0HP | Detached | £323,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2022 | 5 NR5 0HP | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2021 | 5A NR5 0HP | Detached | £454,150 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Nov 2020 | 2 NR5 0HP | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2019 | 1B NR5 0HP | Detached | £350,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Oct 2018 | 40 NR5 0HP | Terraced | £178,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2016 | 2 NR5 0HP | Detached | £317,500 | |
| 7 Oct 2016 | 28 NR5 0HP | Terraced | £166,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2015 | 2 NR5 0HP | Detached | £307,500 | |
| 27 Feb 2015 | 34 NR5 0HP | Semi-detached | £58,084 | |
| 8 Aug 2014 | 30 NR5 0HP | Terraced | £141,000 | |
| 27 May 2014 | 24 NR5 0HP | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2014 | 28 NR5 0HP | Terraced | £145,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2013 | 14 NR5 0HP | Detached | £311,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2011 | 24 NR5 0HP | Detached | £143,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2011 | 13 NR5 0HP | Detached | £241,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2011 | 7 NR5 0HP | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 26 Oct 2007 | 30 NR5 0HP | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 14 Sep 2007 | 6 NR5 0HP | Detached | £386,750 | |
| 7 Sep 2007 | 16 NR5 0HP | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 8 Dec 2006 | 6B NR5 0HP | Detached | £235,000 | New build. |
| 7 Nov 2006 | 6A NR5 0HP | Detached | £237,500 | |
| 15 Jul 2005 | 6 NR5 0HP | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2004 | 7 NR5 0HP | Detached | £105,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2004 | HIGHVIEW, 16A NR5 0HP | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2003 | 1B NR5 0HP | Detached | £185,000 | New build. |
| 7 Mar 2003 | 38 NR5 0HP | Semi-detached | £98,500 | |
| 13 Sep 2002 | 40 NR5 0HP | Terraced | £93,950 | |
| 30 Jul 2002 | 14 NR5 0HP | Detached | £87,000 | |
| 26 Apr 2002 | 30 NR5 0HP | Terraced | £75,500 | |
| 10 Nov 2000 | 34 NR5 0HP | Semi-detached | £67,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2000 | 13 NR5 0HP | Detached | £117,000 | |
| 30 Apr 1999 | 28 NR5 0HP | Terraced | £42,000 | |
| 27 Jul 1998 | 38 NR5 0HP | Semi-detached | £41,500 | |
| 14 Feb 1997 | 2 NR5 0HP | Detached | £68,000 |
Energy performance certificates
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 108 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (10); House, detached (3); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1950-1966 (5); 1976-1982 (4); 1930-1949 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (12); rented (private) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (12 addresses)
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 (50% of about 720 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 31 October 2026.
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 35 addresses are between 26 m and 39 m above sea level (35 m on average); the ground rises about 12 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR5 0HP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NR5 0HS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Norwich 4.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| Wymondham 198,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.6 km (7.2 miles) | |
| Salhouse 14,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.8 km (7.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Library New Costessey | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Norwich City Centre | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Costessey Park And Ride | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 108 km (67 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Beechcroft And Old Palace | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Beechcroft Pharmacy | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Upper Stafford Avenue (Dental Surgery) | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Hellesdon Hospital | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | North Earlham Police Station | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Asda Norwich - Dereham Road Pfs, New Costessey | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bowthorpe Park 3.8 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,650 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 190 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2.9 ha | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 3.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Remains of Bowthorpe Church, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Remains of Bowthorpe Church | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Costessey Henge | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Cross in St Mary's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Earlham Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bunkers Hill | Hill | 180 m north-east |
| East Hills | Wood | 460 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Carr's Hills | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Green Hills | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Bloods Dale | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Costessey Pits | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 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 | 34 | 35 |
1 of the street's 35 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 South Norfolk: see them on the South Norfolk page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costessey Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 280 m | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ormiston Victory Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School Church of England | Primary | 3–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Michael's VA Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chapel Break Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Valley Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Norwich Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Earlham Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Apr 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade (Hurst House) NR5 0HZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Stafford Stores & Post Office NR5 0AB | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Wolfys NR5 0RR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2024 |
| China China NR5 0AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Avenue Chippy NR5 0AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2026 |
| St Helen's Church NR5 0HH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Orchard Rooms Luncheon Club NR5 0QJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Sep 2026 |
| The Village Shop NR5 0HF | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 2 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Grove Avenue (7); On or near Upper Breckland Road (3); On or near Hill Crest (2); On or near Farmland Road (1); On or near Valley View Crescent (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 60% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 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 8 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
Grovedale Close · Wood View Court · Valley View Crescent · Grove Avenue · West Close · Upper Breckland Road · Farmland Road · Hill Crest · Dereham Road · Breckland Road · George Low Close · George Low Close
All the streets in NR5 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.