Northgate Norwich, Broadland
1 address across 1 postcode (NR6), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4600434.
- 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 C; Band D in Broadland costs £2,438 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 4.9 km (3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Mountfield Park, is about 550 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 29 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hellesdon Medical Practice, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 94% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 35 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 C (60% of about 1,040 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)
- Royal Norwich Golf Club, Drayton High Rd, Hellesdon, permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- Tile House, Eversley Rd, Hellesdon, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 8 September 2026: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 12 August 2026 to 17 August 2026: UK POWER NETWORKS EASTERN & LONDON, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 29 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR6 5PA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Norwich 4.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Salhouse 14,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) | |
| Brundall Gardens 18,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.3 km (7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Meadow Way Hellesdon | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Norwich City Centre | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Holiday Inn Norwich Car Park | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 112 km (69 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hellesdon Medical Practice | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Total Care Pharmacy | 210 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 120 m |
| Hospital | Hellesdon Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Karma Police Station | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Applegreen - The Firs Service Station Cashzone | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mountfield Park 2.0 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 740 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hellesdon Recreation Ground 4.7 ha | 320 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2.9 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wayside cross at the junction of Boundary Road and Drayton High Road, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wayside cross at the junction of Boundary Road and Drayton High Road | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Mile Cross Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Cross in St Mary's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Catton Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rabbits' Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Drayton Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Challenge Woods | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Canham's Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Bloods Dale | Valley | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Costessey Pits | Lake or reservoir | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 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 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinsale Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kinsale Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Firside Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hellesdon High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Heather Avenue Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 660 m (0.4 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 |
| Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Mile Cross Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Catton Grove Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich Homeless Support CIC NR6 5PA | Retailers - other | 30 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Barretts Fish And Chips NR6 5NZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Marinara Kebab & Pizza House NR6 5NZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 4 Good | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Tracey's Cafe NR6 5PA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Redlands House NR6 5PB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Seasons Catering NR6 5NZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Lloyds Pharmacy NR6 5SR | Retailers - other | 200 m | Exempt | |
| The Bull NR6 5QA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2026 |
| A B Newsagents (Premier Convenience) NR6 5NY | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Hellesdon Community CafÉ NR6 5QB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Kinsale Junior School NR6 5SG | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Hellesdon Bungalows NR6 5LJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2025 |
| East Of England Cooperative Society Limited - Hellesdon NR6 5NX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Hellesdon Bungalows NR6 5LN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Middleton'S Lane (13); On or near Berkley Close (10); On or near Reepham Road (6); On or near Links Close (3); On or near Shopping Area (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 94% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 57% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 12% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 14 October 2026 to 16 October 2026 (temp obstruction 15 minute delay) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Marinara Kebab & Pizza House (takeaway/sandwich shop, NR6 5NZ) now 4 Good, was 1 Major improvement necessary (rated 28 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NR6 5PA: 1 address of 59 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Berkley Close · Links Close · Chapel Court · Berkley Close · Hawthorne Avenue · Windsor Road · Pinewood Close · Westgate · Middleton's Lane · Links Avenue · Hawthorn Avenue · Hastings Avenue
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.