Knowle Road Sheringham, North Norfolk
24 addresses across 2 postcodes (NR26), about 210 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 28101148.
- Sales: 22 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £421,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 5, E: 2, F: 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 North Norfolk costs £2,460 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Sheringham, about 560 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Sheringham Common, is about 230 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 30 to 35 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 24 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sheringham Medical Practice, about 280 m away.
- People: About 620 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 82% of households owned their home and 29% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £421,000 | £421,000 | £421,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £431,500 | £425,000 | £438,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £413,750 | £277,500 | £550,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £262,500 | £245,000 | £280,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £297,500 | £297,500 | £297,500 |
| 2012 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £209,250 | £168,500 | £250,000 |
| 2001 | 3 | £145,000 | £144,000 | £180,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £86,000 | £86,000 | £86,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £81,000 | £81,000 | £81,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2026 | 16 NR26 8PX | Detached | £100,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Oct 2023 | 18 NR26 8PX | Detached | £421,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2021 | 1 NR26 8PX | Detached | £438,000 | |
| 15 Feb 2021 | 10 NR26 8PX | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2020 | 8 NR26 8PX | Detached | £550,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2020 | 11 NR26 8PX | Detached | £277,500 | |
| 29 Jun 2016 | 15 NR26 8PX | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2016 | 13 NR26 8PX | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 3 May 2013 | 1 NR26 8PX | Detached | £297,500 | |
| 10 May 2012 | 5 NR26 8PX | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2009 | 6 NR26 8PX | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2007 | 1 NR26 8PX | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2006 | 1 NR26 8PX | Detached | £168,500 | |
| 9 Oct 2006 | 14 NR26 8PX | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2001 | 5 NR26 8PX | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 5 Oct 2001 | 3 NR26 8PX | Detached | £145,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2001 | 2A NR26 8PX | Detached | £144,000 | |
| 29 Feb 2000 | 7 NR26 8PX | Detached | £86,000 | |
| 3 Sep 1999 | 4A NR26 8PX | Detached | £81,000 | |
| 1 Jul 1997 | 4A NR26 8PX | Detached | £67,500 | |
| 27 Feb 1997 | 14 NR26 8PX | Detached | £92,000 | |
| 19 May 1995 | 1 NR26 8PX | Detached | £57,000 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 100 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (7); House, detached (5). Built: 1930-1949 (5); 1950-1966 (3); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in North Norfolk in 2026-27: Band D £2,460 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,640 | £1,913 | £2,187 | £2,460 | £3,007 | £3,553 | £4,100 | £4,920 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (29% of about 1,060 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: 2 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at Abbey Road Sheringham, permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- Formerly The Shannocks 1 High Street Sheringham, permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 22 September 2026 to 24 September 2026: CADENT GAS LIMITED, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway, verge (immediate - emergency 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 24 addresses are between 30 m and 35 m above sea level (33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR26 8PX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NR26 8QA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sheringham 268,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| West Runton 35,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Cromer 249,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Rise Sheringham | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Travel Hub Cromer | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 29.5 km (18 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 135 km (84 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sheringham Medical Practice | 280 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sheringham Pharmacy | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Sherringham Medical Practice | 280 m |
| Hospital | Cromer Hospital | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Police station | Norfolk Police - Sheringham Public Enquiry Office | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sheringham Common 5.3 ha | 230 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Pretty Corner 62 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,940 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Weston Terrace Allotments 3,860 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 91 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Beeston Regis Priory, a scheduled monument, 630 m (0.4 miles) east. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Beeston Regis Priory | Scheduled monument | 630 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Priory of St. Mary in the Meadow | Listed building, Grade I | 680 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Sheringham Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brick Kiln Plantation | Wood | 270 m south-west |
| Morley Hill | Hill | 490 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Sheringham Beach | Beach | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Sparrow Dale | Valley | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Copper's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) west |
| East Runton Gap | Wetland | 4 km (2.5 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 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 | 23 | 24 |
1 of the street's 24 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 North Norfolk: see them on the North Norfolk page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheringham Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sheringham High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehaven Residential Home NR26 8JA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Lakeshore Healthcare Limited NR26 8PW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| YHA (England & Wales) NR26 8HX | Other catering premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Lightouse Community Church NR26 8RT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2025 |
| TWPA NR26 8RT | Other catering premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| North Norfolk Foodbank NR26 8RT | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| KN Mount Lavnia Ltd NR26 8AB | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 340 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Ladybird Preschool Nursery NR26 8AB | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2025 |
| KN Superstore NR26 8AB | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Hooray Henrys NR26 8AB | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 350 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Fishmonger's Tavern NR26 8AB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Wolf Recon Tactical Group NR26 8SB | Mobile caterer | 360 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Alton House Sheringham NR26 8HU | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 380 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2021 |
| Tesco NR26 8RS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2026 |
| The Morley Club NR26 8RS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 17 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Pine Grove (14); On or near Cremer'S Drift (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 64 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 48% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 82% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 67% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 35% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 54% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 20% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Hadley Road · The Rise · Heath Road · Knowle Crescent · Common Lane · St Joseph's Road · Havelock Road · Pine Grove · Blyth Crescent · Handford Drive · Huntley Crescent · Elm Grove
All the streets in NR26 and across North 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.