May Close Wymondham, South Norfolk
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (NR18), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36001222.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 1, E: 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 B; Band D in South Norfolk costs £2,483 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 96% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wymondham, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 300 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 45 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wymondham Medical Partnership, about 940 m (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 510 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 41% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 42 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 52 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (4); Bungalow, end-terrace (1); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1991-1995 (4); 1983-1990 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 B (44% 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at Northfield Mill, Poynt Close, Planning Permission (90 m)
- Friarscroft Garage, 2 Friarscroft Lane, Wymondham, Planning Permission (880 m (0.5 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NR18 0UD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NR18 0DB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 45 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR18 0DB | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
| NR18 0UD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wymondham 198,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Spooner Row 690 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Attleborough 175,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sawmill Close Wymondham | 180 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest RCP Parking - Central Hall | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 16.1 km (10 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 97.5 km (61 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wymondham Medical Partnership | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wymondham Pharmacy | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Market Place Dental Practice | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Norfolk And Norwich University Hospital | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) |
| Police station | Wymondham Police Investigation Centre | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Waitrose Wymondham - Swap | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,230 m² | 300 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 190 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,780 m² | 380 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3.7 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 0.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Chestnuts, a listed building (Grade II*), 290 m south. 136 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade I and 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Chestnuts | Listed building, Grade II* | 290 m south |
| Priory House | Listed building, Grade II* | 570 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Becket’s Chapel | Listed building, Grade I | 660 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Green Dragon Public House | Listed building, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Market cross | Scheduled monument | 780 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Wymondham Abbey | Scheduled monument | 820 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Moot Hill | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fishpond Plantation | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Ash Plantation | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| New Plantation | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Kimberley Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-west |
| Warren Hill | Hill | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north-west |
| Hackford Marsh | Wetland | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 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 | 10 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Kett Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Wymondham High Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Browick Road Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 4–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | 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 |
| Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Silfield Oak Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Star Throwers NR18 0DB | Other catering premises | 60 m | Exempt | |
| Melton House Care Home NR18 0DB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 60 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Country Kitchen Foods Norfolk At Robert Kett Court NR18 0LH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2025 |
| G W Woodbine & Son NR18 0PS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 4 Good | 20 Mar 2026 |
| India Village NR18 0PS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 4 Good | 1 May 2025 |
| Rothbury Community Hall NR18 0LD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | Exempt | |
| Collins Butchers NR18 0LB | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Ahmed Spice NR18 0LB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Babas Burger & Pizza NR18 0LB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| The Feathers NR18 0PN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Caley's Apothecary NR18 0PN | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Wymondham Sports Bar NR18 0PN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Shapla Tandoori NR18 0PW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2026 |
| One Stop At Town Green, Wymondham NR18 0PW | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Robert Kett Primary School NR18 0LS | School/college/university | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Edwin Close (17); On or near Elkins Road (11); On or near Reynolds Mews (3); On or near Melton Road (3); On or near Queensway (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 41% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 48% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 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 5 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
Stile Lane · Poynt Close · Old Mill Court · Edwin Close · Melton Gate · Sawmill Close · Reynolds Mews · Elkins Road · Queensway · Smock Mill Loke · Hewitts Lane · Northfield Gardens
All the streets in NR18 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.