Mill Close Aylsham, Broadland
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (NR11), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4603336.
- 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 Broadland costs £2,438 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 79% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is North Walsham, about 10.1 km (6.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 130 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 38 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 4 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Market Surgery, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 160 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 61% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 52 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 B (37% of about 930 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: in a protected area: The Broadland District Council Tree Preservation Order Aylsham 2006 No.22.
- Green belt: no.
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 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NR11 6LZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NR11 6WA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 38 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR11 6LZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NR11 6WA | 100% | 79% | 79% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | North Walsham 228,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.1 km (6.3 miles) |
| Gunton 36,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.9 km (6.8 miles) | |
| Worstead 29,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.3 km (7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Michaels Avenue Aylsham | 330 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 13.5 km (8.4 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 122 km (76 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Market Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Aylsham Pharmacy | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woodview Dental Health Practice | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | North Walsham Cottage Hospital | 10.2 km (6.4 miles) |
| Police station | Aylsham Police Investigation Centre | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 130 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 150 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,660 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 2.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Knoll House, a listed building (Grade II*), 710 m (0.4 miles) north-east. 125 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Knoll House | Listed building, Grade II* | 710 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Yew Tree House Including Boundary Wall | Listed building, Grade II* | 730 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| The Old Hall | Listed building, Grade I | 770 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Parish Church of Saint Michael Including Church Yard Boundary Wall | Listed building, Grade I | 810 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Blickling Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hill Plantation | Wood | 920 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Sand Pit Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Bennet's Grove | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Cat Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Stourton Water | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Deadman's Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 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 | 3 | 4 |
1 of the street's 4 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 Broadland: see them on the Broadland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bure Valley School | Primary | 7–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Aylsham High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust At Squirrels NR11 6LZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 40 m | 5 Very good | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Simply Catering NR11 6GA | Other catering premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Orange Blossom Cafe NR11 6YA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2026 |
| The Feathers PH NR11 6EB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Jan 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cottage End (30); On or near Mill Close (7); On or near Sapwell Close (5); On or near John O'Gaunt Close (5); On or near Green Lane (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 61% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 19% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 25% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 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
Cottage End · John O'gaunt Close · Sapwell Close · Partridge Road · John Ogaunt Close · Mill Lane · Tuddenham Road · Neale Close · Mill Pightle · Donthorn Court · St Michaels Avenue · Jannys Close
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.