John Booty Close Drayton, Broadland
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (NR8), about 40 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 4602683.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £270,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (B: 6).
- 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 D; Band D in Broadland costs £2,438 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 7.3 km (4.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 23 to 24 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Drayton Medical Practice, about 720 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 51% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 4 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 | 2 | £270,000 | £265,000 | £275,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2022 | 2 NR8 6DF | Semi-detached | £275,000 | New build. |
| 16 Dec 2022 | 1 NR8 6DF | Terraced | £265,000 | New build. |
| 8 Mar 2019 | 7 NR8 6DF | Other | £2,000,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 50 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); House, mid-terrace (1); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 2023 (4); 2022 (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Broadland in 2026-27: Band D £2,438 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,625 | £1,896 | £2,167 | £2,438 | £2,980 | £3,521 | £4,063 | £4,876 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (32% of about 600 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)
- Land east of School Road, Drayton, not permissioned (470 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
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 8 addresses are between 23 m and 24 m above sea level (24 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR8 6BQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NR8 6DF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Norwich 4.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| Salhouse 14,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.9 km (6.8 miles) | |
| Hoveton and Wroxham 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.9 km (8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Carter Road Drayton | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Norwich City Centre | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 111 km (69 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Drayton Medical Practice | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Drayton Pharmacy | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Drayton Dental Surgery | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Hellesdon Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | North Earlham Police Station | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 8.0 ha | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 530 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King George's Field 3.3 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 9,450 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Drayton Lodge, a listed building (Grade II*), 220 m south-east. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Drayton Lodge | Listed building, Grade II* | 220 m south-east |
| Drayton Lodge | Scheduled monument | 220 m south-east |
| Village cross 160m south of St Margaret's Church | Scheduled monument | 520 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Parish Church of St Margaret | Listed building, Grade II* | 630 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn Plantation | Wood | 390 m north |
| Bloods Dale | Valley | 500 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Black Hill | Hill | 600 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| The Rookery | Wood | 760 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Old Hill | Hill | 820 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Costessey Pits | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 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 | 7 | 8 |
1 of the street's 8 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 Broadland: see them on the Broadland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton CofE Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Drayton Community Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Willows Cafe Bistro NR8 6AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Drayton Hall Teen Challenge NR8 6DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Jul 2026 |
| The Cock Inn NR8 6AE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sidney Bunn Way (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 51% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 30% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 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) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
Philpott Close · Sidney Bunn Way · Kybird Close · The Lodge Drive · Layton Close · Bidewell Close · Fairview Close · Drayton Lodge Park · Lodge Breck · Carter Road · Low Road · George 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.