Mill Common Thurton, South Norfolk
27 addresses across 2 postcodes (NR14), about 480 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 36003014.
- Sales: 32 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £275,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 7, E: 2, G: 1).
- Flood: 4 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 C; Band D in South Norfolk costs £2,483 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Buckenham, about 4.7 km (2.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 12 to 23 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 27 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Chet Valley Medical Practice, about 4.1 km (2.5 miles) away.
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 3 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often criminal damage and arson.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2021 | 3 | £425,600 | £400,000 | £556,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £537,500 | £537,500 | £537,500 |
| 2018 | 1 | £336,000 | £336,000 | £336,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £404,000 | £263,000 | £545,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £209,000 | £209,000 | £209,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £277,500 | £277,500 | £277,500 |
| 2012 | 2 | £427,500 | £375,000 | £480,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £194,995 | £194,995 | £194,995 |
| 2009 | 1 | £189,950 | £189,950 | £189,950 |
| 2007 | 2 | £169,250 | £152,500 | £186,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £267,498 | £249,995 | £285,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec 2024 | KOOSHTI BOK NR14 7BW | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2021 | HILL FARM BARN NR14 7BW | Semi-detached | £400,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2021 | HILL FARM NR14 7BW | Detached | £556,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2021 | ACORNS NR14 7BW | Detached | £425,600 | |
| 2 Oct 2020 | ASHLEA NR14 7BW | Detached | £537,500 | |
| 2 Jul 2018 | THE PADDOCKS NR14 7BW | Semi-detached | £336,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2017 | BRONTE COTTAGE NR14 7BW | Detached | £545,000 | |
| 3 Apr 2017 | 6 NR14 7BW | Semi-detached | £263,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2016 | 6 NR14 7BW | Semi-detached | £209,000 | |
| 6 Aug 2014 | ALDEN NR14 7BW | Detached | £277,500 | |
| 23 Aug 2012 | BRONTE COTTAGE NR14 7BW | Detached | £480,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2012 | ASHLEA NR14 7BW | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2010 | 6 NR14 7BW | Semi-detached | £194,995 | |
| 4 Dec 2009 | 6 NR14 7BW | Semi-detached | £189,950 | |
| 30 Nov 2007 | 6 NR14 7BW | Semi-detached | £152,500 | |
| 1 Jun 2007 | WISTARIA COTTAGE NR14 7BW | Semi-detached | £186,000 | |
| 7 Aug 2006 | ASHLEA NR14 7BW | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 4 Jul 2006 | RIVENDELL NR14 7BW | Semi-detached | £249,995 | |
| 27 Jul 2004 | BRONTE COTTAGE NR14 7BW | Detached | £416,100 | |
| 22 Aug 2003 | 3 NR14 7BW | Semi-detached | £147,500 | |
| 30 Jan 2003 | VALLEY VIEW NR14 7BW | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 13 Dec 2002 | ALDEN NR14 7BW | Detached | £175,500 | |
| 11 Oct 2001 | WEST END COTTAGE NR14 7BW | Semi-detached | £149,000 | |
| 9 Jul 2001 | BRONTE COTTAGE NR14 7BW | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2000 | 3 NR14 7BW | Semi-detached | £79,995 | |
| 26 May 2000 | THE PADDOCKS NR14 7BW | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 20 Dec 1999 | WISTARIA COTTAGE NR14 7BW | Semi-detached | £58,000 | |
| 16 Mar 1999 | THE PADDOCKS NR14 7BW | Semi-detached | £40,000 | |
| 12 Jun 1998 | 3 NR14 7BW | Semi-detached | £54,500 | |
| 25 Sep 1997 | ACORNS NR14 7BW | Detached | £93,000 | |
| 18 Apr 1997 | 3 NR14 7BW | Semi-detached | £43,500 | |
| 16 Aug 1996 | WEST END COTTAGE NR14 7BW | Semi-detached | £69,000 |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 107 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (4); House, detached (4); House, semi-detached (2). Built: before 1900 (6); 1967-1975 (2); 2007-2011 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (13).
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 C (32% of about 650 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.
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, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 24 homes the Environment Agency counts, 3 are in areas at high risk, 1 medium, 0 low and 0 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NR14 7BW | zone 3 | 3 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| NR14 7BN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 27 addresses are between 12 m and 23 m above sea level (17 m on average); the ground rises about 11 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR14 7BN | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NR14 7BW | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Buckenham 280 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Cantley 20,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Brundall 103,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km (4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest George & Dragon Thurton | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Reedham Ferry North | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | E.ON Drive Public Charging Station | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 16.3 km (10 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 111 km (69 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Chet Valley Medical Practice | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Loddon Dental Practice | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Little Plumstead Hospital | 9.6 km (5.9 miles) |
| Police station | Bethel Street Police Station | 12.2 km (7.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Central England Co-op - Loddon | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,020 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 300 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade II*), 720 m (0.4 miles) north. 8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 720 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Church of St Ethelbert | Listed building, Grade I | 870 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Langley Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Giants Wood | Wood | 860 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Spong Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Ducan's Marsh | Wetland | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Sumps Plantation | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Carleton Broad | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Langley Dyke | Tidal water | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 27 |
9 of the street's 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurton Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurton Nursery NR14 6AT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2026 |
| Vertas @ Thurton Primary School NR14 6AT | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Foxglove Close (2); On or near Mill Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 65% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 40% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 14% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 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 7 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
St Marys Road · Foxglove Close · Mill Close · Ashby Road · St George's Close
All the streets in NR14 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.