Mill Close Norwich
26 addresses across 2 postcodes (NR1), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28900707.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £135,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8, D: 5).
- 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 A; Band D in Norwich costs £2,503 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 320 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 35 to 37 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 26 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lakenham Surgery, about 170 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 34% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 242 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £86,000 | £65,000 | £107,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 May 2026 | 30 NR1 2RH | Flat or maisonette | £135,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Oct 2022 | 22 NR1 2RH | Semi-detached | £170,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Oct 2016 | 21 NR1 2RH | Flat or maisonette | £65,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Feb 2016 | 30 NR1 2RH | Flat or maisonette | £107,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 42 m². Most common: Flat (13). Built: 1950-1966 (10); 1930-1949 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (7); owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Norwich in 2026-27: Band D £2,503 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,669 | £1,947 | £2,225 | £2,503 | £3,060 | £3,616 | £4,172 | £5,007 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (66% of about 1,080 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)
- Garages Opposite 46 Goldwell Road, Norwich, permissioned (220 m)
- John Youngs Limited, 24 City Road, Norwich NR1 3AN: up to 45 homes, not permissioned (380 m)
- Land at Queens Road and Surrey Street, Norwich: up to 101 homes, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Sentinel House, 37-43 Surrey Street, Norwich NR1 3NX, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- 147-153 Ber Street, Norwich NR1 3EY: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Ivory House, All Saints Green, Norwich NR1 3NB: up to 7 homes, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- 113-119 Ber Street, Norwich NR1 3EY: up to 8 homes, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- 84 - 110 Ber Street Norwich NR1 3ES: up to 25 homes, permissioned (590 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 30 September 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 26 addresses are between 35 m and 37 m above sea level (36 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR1 2RH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NR1 3HU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Norwich 4.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Brundall Gardens 18,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Salhouse 14,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.1 km (5.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 58 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mill Close Norwich | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Norwich City Centre | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest 111 Southwell Road Parking | 200 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 109 km (68 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lakenham Surgery | 170 m |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 220 m |
| NHS dentists | 16 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Norwich Dental Care | 220 m |
| Hospital | Colman Hospital | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Bethel Street Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest East Of England Co-op Hall Road | 210 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 570 m² | 320 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2.9 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 150 m² | 120 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lakenham Recreation Ground 6,510 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,700 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 3.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John de Sepulchre, a listed building (Grade I), 510 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 237 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 11 of them Grade I and 12 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St John de Sepulchre | Listed building, Grade I | 510 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| St Catherine's Close | Listed building, Grade II* | 540 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Manor House | Listed building, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Tower and Adjoining Retaining Wall to Rear of Number 58 | Listed building, Grade II* | 690 m (0.4 miles) east |
| City walls and towers | Scheduled monument | 940 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Old Assembly Rooms and the remains of St Mary's College | Scheduled monument | 940 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Curat's House, Haymarket | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Chapelfield Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| The Plantation Garden, Norwich | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lakenham Reservoirs | Lake or reservoir | 360 m south-east |
| St Catherine's Hill | Hill | 490 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| The Wilderness | Wood | 710 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Bracondale Grove | Wood | 850 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Heigham Grove | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Trowse Eye | Tidal water | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 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 | 25 | 26 |
1 of the street's 26 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 Norwich: see them on the Norwich page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakenham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education | 16 plus | 16–99 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Free School Norwich | Primary | 4–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Hewett Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bignold Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Charles Darwin Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Tuckswood Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 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: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Jane Austen College | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Battered Cod NR1 3HT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 4 Good | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Jade Garden NR1 3HT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Co-op Foodstore NR1 3HP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 210 m | 4 Good | 5 May 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd NR1 3HP | Retailers - other | 210 m | Exempt | |
| Sunnyside Up NR1 3HP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Feb 2025 |
| The Amigos NR1 3HP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 4 Good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Victoria Bowling Club NR1 2QW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 4 Good | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Jasiek NR1 3HL | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2024 |
| The Feed's Social Supermarket \& Cafe NR1 3HL | Retailers - other | 300 m | 4 Good | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Harveys Puremeat NR1 3RL | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Tesco Express NR1 3RL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 310 m | 5 Very good | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Sue Ryder NR1 3RL | Retailers - other | 310 m | Exempt | |
| Pizza Hut NR1 3RL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Trafford Arms NR1 3RL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2025 |
| The Pie Lass @ Trafford Arms NR1 3RL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 25 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 91 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 73 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ninham Street (100); On or near Southwell Road (46); On or near Cherry Close (32); On or near Goldwell Road (16); On or near Milton Close (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 34% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 49% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 31% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 25% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
Sigismund Road · Milton Close · Southwell Road · Aurania Avenue · Ninham Street · St Marks Gardens · Goldwell Road · Hughenden Road · Lakenham Way · Eleanor Road · Cherry Close · Trafalgar Street
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.