Lancaster Close Norwich, Broadland
14 addresses across 2 postcodes (NR6), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4600967.
- Sales: 18 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £240,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 1, D: 6, F: 1).
- 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 Broadland costs £2,438 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 21% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 4.4 km (2.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 270 m away, and Catton Park (28 hectares) is about 550 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 31 to 32 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Old Catton Medical Practice, about 390 m away.
- People: About 550 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 65% of households owned their home and 25% 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 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £240,000 | £215,000 | £265,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £238,500 | £205,000 | £272,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £144,000 | £144,000 | £144,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £206,000 | £206,000 | £206,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £181,500 | £168,000 | £195,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £157,500 | £157,500 | £157,500 |
| 2004 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jan 2025 | 4 NR6 7BD | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 2 Jul 2024 | 10 NR6 7BD | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 24 Sep 2021 | 3 NR6 7BD | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 11 Sep 2018 | 8 NR6 7BD | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 7 Sep 2018 | 3 NR6 7BD | Detached | £265,000 | |
| 11 Jan 2017 | 12 NR6 7BD | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2013 | 14 NR6 7BD | Detached | £272,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2013 | 6 NR6 7BD | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2009 | 9 NR6 7BD | Detached | £144,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2008 | 6 NR6 7BD | Detached | £140,000 | |
| 19 Oct 2007 | 5 NR6 7BD | Detached | £206,000 | |
| 3 Aug 2006 | 14 NR6 7BD | Detached | £168,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2006 | 8 NR6 7BD | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2005 | 6 NR6 7BD | Detached | £157,500 | |
| 6 May 2004 | 3 NR6 7BD | Detached | £150,000 | |
| 30 Sep 1997 | 8 NR6 7BD | Detached | £58,000 | |
| 5 Sep 1997 | 7 NR6 7BD | Detached | £59,500 | |
| 14 Jun 1996 | 1 NR6 7BD | Detached | £54,500 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 81 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (9). Built: 1950-1966 (5); 1967-1975 (3); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
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 C (37% of about 1,050 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)
- Repton House, Parkside Drive, Old Catton, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Two sites at Hurricane Way, Airport Industrial Estate, Norwich: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
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 14 addresses are between 31 m and 32 m above sea level (32 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR6 7BD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NR6 7BE | 100% | 29% | 21% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Norwich 4.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Salhouse 14,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Hoveton and Wroxham 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.4 km (5.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Woodland Drive Old Catton | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Norwich City Centre | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Car parks | The Paddocks Car Park | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 113 km (70 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Old Catton Medical Practice | 390 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Old Catton Pharmacy | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Little House Dental Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Hellesdon Hospital | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Sprowston Police Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest East of England Co-op Fifers Lane, Heyford Road Cashzone | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,990 m² | 270 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Catton Park 28 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 80 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.9 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 31 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St Margaret, a listed building (Grade II*), 400 m (0.2 miles) south. 18 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of St Margaret | Listed building, Grade II* | 400 m (0.2 miles) south |
| Catton Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 830 m (0.5 miles) south |
| The Firs | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Mile Cross Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Night Plantation | Wood | 770 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Fiddle Plantation | Wood | 940 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Lawn Plantation | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Bunker's Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Bloods Dale | Valley | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) west |
| The Springs | Lake or reservoir | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 14 | 14 |
None of the street's 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrick Green Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 310 m | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Lodge Lane Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Old Catton CofE VC Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| White Woman Lane Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Catton Grove Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Heather Avenue Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Firside Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sprowston Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sprowston Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whisk NR6 7AS | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Premier NR6 7BJ | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Homestead House Residential Home NR6 7BQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Garrick Green Infant School NR6 7AL | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Co-op Foodstore NR6 6GB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Norse Commercial Services At Old Catton Junior School NR6 7DS | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 20 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near St Faith'S Road (4); On or near Embry Crescent (3); On or near Taylor'S Lane (2); On or near Catton Chase (2); On or near The Elms (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 65% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 20% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 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
Taylor's Lane · Taylor's Lane · Catton Chase · Lavare Court · Taylor's Lane · Louis Close · Catton Court · Bronde Close · Marauder Road · Embry Crescent · Marauder Road · Dowding Road
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.