Mendham Close Harleston, South Norfolk
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (IP20), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36001240.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 6, D: 6, E: 1).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 6% to 96% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Diss, about 12.4 km (7.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 550 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 33 to 34 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Harleston Medical Practice, about 330 m away.
- People: About 130 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 40% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 72 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
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 44 m². Most common: Bungalow, mid-terrace (7); Bungalow, end-terrace (6); Bungalow, semi-detached (2). Built: 1950-1966 (8); 1967-1975 (3); 1976-1982 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (14).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 (36% of about 1,200 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Harleston Conservation Area (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- Apollo Club, Mendham Lane, Harleston, Planning Permission (160 m)
- Apollo Club, Mendham Lane, Hartleston, not permissioned (160 m)
- Former Howard Rotavator Works, Mendham Lane, Harleston, Local Plan Allocation with Planning Permission (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Former Howard Rotavator Works, Mendham Lane, Harleston, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Maltings, Tudor Rose Way, Harleston, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Maltings, Tudor Rose Way, Harleston, Planning Permission (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Land off Station Hill, Planning Permission (720 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IP20 9DF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| IP20 9DE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 3 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 33 m and 34 m above sea level (33 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP20 9DE | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
| IP20 9DF | 100% | 6% | 6% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Diss 701,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.4 km (7.7 miles) |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Waveney Place Harleston | 130 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 30.7 km (19 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 92.8 km (58 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Harleston Medical Practice | 330 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 240 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Harleston Dental And Aesthetic Clinic Limited | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Hartismere Hospital | 13.9 km (8.6 miles) |
| Police station | Norfolk Police - Diss Public Enquiry Office | 13.9 km (8.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 240 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,990 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,090 m² | 240 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 16 and 18, Old Market Place, a listed building (Grade II*), 180 m north. 131 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 16 and 18, Old Market Place | Listed building, Grade II* | 180 m north |
| Swan Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 270 m north |
| Reydon House | Listed building, Grade II* | 390 m north |
| Candler's House | Listed building, Grade II* | 470 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Wind pump | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Mendham Priory | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hill | Hill | 460 m (0.3 miles) south |
| The Dell | Valley | 940 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Violet Plantation | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Pound Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Mendham Marshes | Wetland | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Brabbin's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 17 |
3 of the street's 17 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 South Norfolk: see them on the South Norfolk page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) | All-through | 3–16 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Just Truffles Chocolate Limited/The Pod Chocolates IP20 9BB | Manufacturers/packers | 190 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Kam Moon IP20 9BB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 4 Good | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Marks Cafe IP20 9BB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Apr 2026 |
| J D Young Hotel IP20 9AD | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 220 m | 5 Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Tudor Bakehouse Ltd IP20 9AD | Manufacturers/packers | 220 m | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Tas Valley Fruit & Veg IP20 9AD | Mobile caterer | 220 m | Exempt | |
| Londis IP20 9BH | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2023 |
| Golden Wok IP20 9BW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Normans Fish And Chips IP20 9BW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Harleston Local Store IP20 9AX | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd IP20 9AH | Retailers - other | 240 m | Exempt | |
| The Tudor Bakehouse Ltd IP20 9AH | Manufacturers/packers | 240 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| The Apiary Cake & Coffee House IP20 9AH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 4 Good | 27 May 2026 |
| Istanbul Kebab IP20 9AH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Harleston Convenience Store IP20 9AX | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Malthouse Court (18); On or near Exchange Street (12); On or near Mendham Close (8); On or near Rainey Court (8); On or near Church Street (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 44% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 40% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 32% | 17% |
| Private rented | 27% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 32% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 48% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 13% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 19% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 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
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Rainey Court · Keeleys Yard · Lime Close · Magpie Court · Briar Walk · Exchange Street · Mendham Lane · London Road · Green Dragon Lane · Shipps Close · Gills Close · Waveney Court
All the streets in IP20 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.