Marrams Avenue Cromer, North Norfolk
32 addresses across 2 postcodes (NR27), about 250 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28101181.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £345,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 19 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 13, E: 2).
- 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 B; 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 Cromer, about 330 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Evington Lawns, is about 550 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 40 to 45 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 32 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sheringham Medical Practice, about 5.1 km (3.1 miles) away.
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 27 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 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £242,500 | £235,000 | £250,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £146,250 | £146,250 | £146,250 |
| 2016 | 1 | £221,500 | £221,500 | £221,500 |
| 2013 | 1 | £178,000 | £178,000 | £178,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £152,500 | £152,500 | £152,500 |
| 2009 | 2 | £141,000 | £127,000 | £155,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £117,000 | £117,000 | £117,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £36,975 | £36,975 | £36,975 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 2023 | 30 NR27 9BB | Detached | £345,000 | |
| 13 May 2022 | 16 NR27 9BB | Terraced | £250,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2021 | 14 NR27 9BB | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2021 | 20 NR27 9BB | Terraced | £250,000 | |
| 24 Dec 2018 | 6 NR27 9BB | Terraced | £146,250 | |
| 30 Mar 2016 | 29 NR27 9BB | Detached | £221,500 | |
| 20 Aug 2013 | 29 NR27 9BB | Detached | £178,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2011 | 21 NR27 9BB | Semi-detached | £152,500 | |
| 22 Dec 2009 | 17 NR27 9BB | Terraced | £127,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2009 | 29 NR27 9BB | Detached | £155,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2008 | 20 NR27 9BB | Terraced | £145,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2004 | 30 NR27 9BB | Detached | £155,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2003 | 8 NR27 9BB | Terraced | £117,000 | |
| 9 Nov 2001 | 21 NR27 9BB | Semi-detached | £36,975 | |
| 20 Jul 1999 | 20 NR27 9BB | Terraced | £17,600 | |
| 7 Oct 1998 | 8 NR27 9BB | Terraced | £48,500 | |
| 5 Sep 1997 | 12 NR27 9BB | Terraced | £53,000 |
Energy performance certificates
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (11); Bungalow, semi-detached (2); Bungalow, end-terrace (2). Built: 1950-1966 (9); 1930-1949 (8); 1991-1995 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (7); owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (11 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 B (27% of about 700 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 at Runton Road Cromer: up to 29 homes, permissioned (210 m)
- Land adjacent to East Coast Motors Beach Road Cromer: up to 40 homes, not permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Land South of Louden Road Cromer: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 25 November 2026: BT, Utility asset works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the footway (minor 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 32 addresses are between 40 m and 45 m above sea level (42 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR27 9BB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NR27 9BL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cromer 249,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 330 m |
| Roughton Road 21,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| West Runton 35,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Westcliff Avenue Cromer | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Travel Hub Cromer | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cadogan Rd Nndc Car Park | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 380 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 28.5 km (18 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 137 km (85 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Sheringham Medical Practice | 5.1 km (3.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 17-19 West Street (Dental Surgery) | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Cromer Hospital | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Norfolk Police - Sheringham Public Enquiry Office | 5.9 km (3.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Evington Lawns 7,510 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 360 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Meadow 2.2 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,500 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Cromer Hall including adjoining stables, a listed building (Grade II*), 640 m (0.4 miles) south-east. 80 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cromer Hall including adjoining stables | Listed building, Grade II* | 640 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul | Listed building, Grade I | 840 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Howard's Hill | Hill | 280 m south-west |
| Hall Wood | Wood | 690 m (0.4 miles) south |
| West Cliff | Cliff or slope | 750 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Cromer Beach | Beach | 930 m (0.6 miles) east |
| East Runton Gap | Wetland | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Portland Pit | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 28 | 32 |
4 of the street's 32 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cromer Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cromer Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Suffield Park Infant and Nursery School, Cromer | Primary | 4–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Care NR27 9BL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Blue Sky Cafe NR27 9AU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Sandcliff Guest House NR27 9AS | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 280 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Albury House NR27 9AN | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 290 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2025 |
| The Knoll Guest House NR27 9AN | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 290 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2024 |
| The Cliftonville Hotel NR27 9AS | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 310 m | 4 Good | 12 Aug 2025 |
| About With Friends NR27 9JW | Other catering premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited NR27 9JW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Subway NR27 9JW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd NR27 9JW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Beacon Care Homes Ltd - Glenholme NR27 9HX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Runton Road (9); On or near Howards Hill Close (5); On or near Parking Area (4); On or near Westcliff Avenue (3); On or near Macdonald Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 43% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 58% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 39% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 48% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 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 4 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: BT: Utility asset works, 25 November 2026 (temp obstruction 15 minute delay) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Howard's Hill · Westcliff Avenue · Shipden Avenue · Bernard Road · Nelson Heights · Howards Hill Close · Clifton Park · Macdonald Road · Fulcher Avenue · Barclay Close · Central Road · Alfred Road
All the streets in NR27 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.